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1 Protect Civil Rights as the foundation of a viable, healthy democracy, framed in the Declaration of Independence, guaranteed in the U.S. Constitution and codified by civil rights legislation. Imagine > But Currently > What must be done > What we can do together

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Imagine schools...

• Where all students are fully empowered to develop their fullest potential.
• Where students have complete access to the resources and supports they need for high achievement.
• Where all children realize the possibility of the American dream for themselves as fully educated and empowered citizens contributing to their communities.

Imagine communities...

• That benefit from skilled, educated, responsible citizens who are effective problem solvers and decision-makers who contribute to and benefit from the democratic process.
• That produce a diverse and creative workforce poised to interact effectively in a global society.
• Where social, intellectual, emotional, spiritual and cultural capital is unleashed for the common good.
• Where differences are not feared, rather they are cherished as a national resource, to the extent that policy and practice does not restrict it but gives it space to be nurtured, celebrated and expressed.
• Where prejudice and the abuse of power is not tolerated, and every individual is ensured his or her inalienable right to seek whatever opportunities he or she chooses.

Imagine states...

• Where the notion of equity under the law is so powerfully embraced that to deny anyone proper treatment would be unthinkable.
• Where the need for civil rights legislation no longer exists.