Brown's Promise @brownspromise.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Nearly 200 Years ago in Boston, 5-year-old Sarah Roberts was turned away from her neighborhood school because of her race. Her father, Benjamin Roberts, sued the city in 1847, long before Brown v. Board. 110
Brown's Promise @brownspromise.bsky.social · 31/08/2026How did we actually measure school segregation? In our States of Segregation webinar, Dr. Ann Owens broke down the index behind the report. 100
Brown's Promise @brownspromise.bsky.social · 15/07/2026On CBS LA, @stephenjowens.bsky.social speaks to our education system’s two-pronged challenge—if we can build diverse-by-design, excellent schools, we can address concentrated poverty and shift housing patterns instead of just responding to them. Full segment here: www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/v... 021
Brown's Promise @brownspromise.bsky.social · 25/06/2026Our director of policy and advocacy, @stephenjowens.bsky.social, joined CBS News LA to break down the data on economic segregation in California schools. Check out the full segment here: www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/v...cbsnews.comCalifornia schools divided by incomeDr. Stephen Owens, from the Brown’s Promise Project, talks about a new report that says California schools are economically segregated. 110
Brown's Promise @brownspromise.bsky.social · 16/06/2026We surveyed 600 of the Commonwealth’s registered voters, and the polling shows the people of the Commonwealth overwhelmingly support ending school segregation—not just in rhetoric, but with policy solutions. Explore the polling at brownspromise.org/mapollingmemo 032
Brown's Promise @brownspromise.bsky.social · 16/06/2026We just released a policy agenda to address school segregation in Massachusetts. It outlines the root causes of school segregation and details proven solutions to dismantle it. Get the 5-part policy agenda 5-part policy agenda at brownspromise.org/mapolicyagenda 031
Brown's Promise @brownspromise.bsky.social · 09/06/2026Massachusetts public school students! Want to share your thoughts on the school system and enter to win $300? Take our quick survey on school perceptions before the end of June! tinyurl.com/bpyouthsurve... 112
Brown's Promise @brownspromise.bsky.social · 01/06/2026“This lawsuit challenges a form of segregation that is far more widespread today: the racial and economic differences between districts in the same metropolitan area.” Read @The Washington Post’s coverage here: www.washingtonpost.com/education/20...washingtonpost.comMassachusetts accused of segregating schools by race and classA lawsuit filed on behalf of nine children argues that boundary lines trap many low-income students of color in low-performing public school districts. 041
Brown's Promise @brownspromise.bsky.social · 21/05/2026Yesterday, we joined MA families to announce our lawsuit against the Commonwealth at the Massachusetts State House. Together, we believe Massachusetts can lead the way for public education. Follow the case at EndMassSegregation.org. 010
Brown's Promise @brownspromise.bsky.social · 21/05/2026“This lawsuit challenges a form of segregation that is far more widespread today: the racial and economic differences between districts in the same metropolitan area.” Read @washingtonpost.com's coverage here: www.washingtonpost.com/education/20...washingtonpost.comMassachusetts accused of segregating schools by race and classA lawsuit filed on behalf of nine children argues that boundary lines trap many low-income students of color in low-performing public school districts. 000
Brown's Promise @brownspromise.bsky.social · 21/05/2026"School integration is important for the same reasons it has been important for decades: Separate is not equal….evidence shows that integration programs like Metco improve academic performance." Read @bostonglobe.com's editorial on Batchelor v. Commonwealth: www.bostonglobe.com/2026/05/21/o...bostonglobe.comA new lawsuit forces the state to confront racial segregation in schools - The Boston GlobeBecause school assignments are largely based on ZIP code, the state’s schools reflect the state’s racial segregation. But separate is not equal. 031
Brown's Promise @brownspromise.bsky.social · 20/05/2026“Massachusetts has long grappled with a troubling paradox: Although the state has among the best performing schools in the nation, it also has among the worse achievement gaps among students of different backgrounds.” Read the full @bostonglobe.com article here: www.bostonglobe.com/2026/05/20/m...bostonglobe.comLegal battle launched to integrate Massachusetts public schools - The Boston GlobeA lawsuit filed Wednesday in Suffolk Superior Court by a group of students seeks to force state educational leaders to adopt a comprehensive plan to racially integrate the state’s public schools. 043
Brown's Promise @brownspromise.bsky.social · 12/05/2026We’re honored to be selected to host a 2026 Equal Justice Works fellow at Brown’s Promise and SO excited to work with Adoris! www.equaljusticeworks.org/news/introdu...equaljusticeworks.orgIntroducing Our 2026 Class of Fellows - Equal Justice Works 000
Brown's Promise @brownspromise.bsky.social · 19/02/2026We’re beyond proud to stand with the ACLU of New Jersey and the Racial Equity in Education Law & Policy Clinic (REEL Policy Clinic) at Georgetown Law in filing an amicus brief in Latino Action Network v. State of New Jersey. Read the brief here: lnkd.in/eDxFKy_G 100
Brown's Promise @brownspromise.bsky.social · 29/01/2026Truly integrated schools require solutions that address segregation between districts AND within them. Our new community guide for advocating for integrated schools outlines proven solutions + how to advocate for them effectively. Check out the resource at brownspromise.org/communityguide 020
Brown's Promise @brownspromise.bsky.social · 16/01/2026How about “Imagine the scores though if we had schools that were truly integrated and well-resourced” instead? Contrary to what Rep. Kristin Noble seems to believe, segregation is actually bad for the students of New Hampshire and bad for democracy. granitepostnews.com/2026/01/14/l...granitepostnews.comLeaked Signal chat shows NH House education chair advocating whites-only schoolsThe group chat allegedly shows NH House Education Committee Chair Kristin Noble suggesting test scores would rise if students were split into white and 030
Brown's Promise @brownspromise.bsky.social · 07/01/2026Good news for integration! Mayor Mamdani has appointed Kamar Samuels, a champion of school integration, as the next NYCPS Chancellor. It's encouraging to see electeds take action on campaign promises to prioritize desegregating schools. Check out this piece: www.chalkbeat.org/newyork/2026...chalkbeat.orgKamar Samuels cites integration and culturally responsive teaching in letter to staffNYC schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels said every student deserves an integrated school in his opening letter to Education Department staff. 020
Brown's Promise @brownspromise.bsky.social · 17/12/2025“Sometimes we can’t find the fire, and the smoke is enough.” @GeDa Jones Herbert speaks to @the74.bsky.social about the core issue of the Justice Department’s elimination of disparate impact liability. Read the full article here: www.the74million.org/article/just...the74million.orgJustice Dept. Action Leaves Feds Without Key Tool to Prove Bias in SchoolsIt doesn’t ‘serve the public interest,’ Attorney General Pam Bondi said about a policy that had long been a source of conservative frustration. 020
Brown's Promise @brownspromise.bsky.social · 23/10/2025🎉We are officially headed to Austin for SXSW EDU 2026! We couldn’t be more excited to host such a timely and important conversation on how to successfully integrate schools when the topic of diversity is taboo — even perceived as illegal under this administration. 132
Brown's Promise @brownspromise.bsky.social · 23/10/2025Classrooms are the little-recognized front line in the battle to preserve democracy. Our ED, @aryamerikaner.bsky.social, argues that if we are to reverse our trajectory, diversifying schools is more important than ever. Read the piece in Democracy Docket: www.democracydocket.com/opinion/to-s...democracydocket.comTo Save Democracy, Integrate Our SchoolsRead more here. 052
Brown's Promise @brownspromise.bsky.social · 07/10/2025Washington's voucher plan is draining state budgets, especially in places that have already said no to the privatization of their education system. This is federal overreach, and it is threatening kids' right to an equitable, well-funded public education. 100
Brown's Promise @brownspromise.bsky.social · 24/09/2025We are excited to have our Chief Legal Counsel, GeDá Jones Herbert, joining the Congressional Black Caucus' 2025 Annual Legislative Conference! 110
Brown's Promise @brownspromise.bsky.social · 22/09/2025🧵 Poverty doesn’t have to doom kids to fail. A University of Maryland study of MD schools illustrates this 👇 121
Brown's Promise @brownspromise.bsky.social · 16/09/2025🧵 Misconception: Family wealth is the primary driver of opportunity gaps. Reality: Concentrated school poverty matters MORE than individual poverty. 141
Brown's Promise @brownspromise.bsky.social · 19/08/2025🧵 Calling all education leaders and advocates! Join us, along with our friends at @tcfdotorg.bsky.social, for a webinar introducing our new resource, “When Enrollment Drops: A Magnet School Strategy for Districts Committed to Excellence, Equity, and Diversity”. 120
Brown's Promise @brownspromise.bsky.social · 18/08/2025As this country grows more diverse, we can’t afford to allow progress to be rolled back, especially not in education! Southern Education Foundation president Raymond Pierce will join us in Austin at SXSW EDU to talk about ways to address school segregation — but we need your help to get there! 👇 100
Brown's Promise @brownspromise.bsky.social · 13/08/2025"Students see what adults ignore." On our listening tour through Massachusetts, we sat down with Pa'Lante students over ice cream and listened to their concerns about their school experience. What they called out 👇 100
Reposted by Brown's PromiseIntegrated Schools @integratedschools.bsky.social · 12/08/2025Districts are facing declining enrollment & tighter budgets—but there are proactive solutions. A new resource from @brownspromise.bsky.social & @tcfdotorg.bsky.social explores how magnet schools can be a powerful strategy that advances integration & equity. 📉Read more: tinyurl.com/WhenEnrollme... 001
Brown's Promise @brownspromise.bsky.social · 11/08/2025School diversity is: ✅Important for all children; ✅A stepping stone to a healthier democracy; ✅A research-based approach to closing gaps in educational opportunity and achievement participate.sxsw.com/flow/sxsw/sx... 111
Brown's Promise @brownspromise.bsky.social · 07/08/2025We are bringing a timely conversation on integrating schools amidst significant racial equity regressions to SXSW EDU, but we need your help! participate.sxsw.com/flow/sxsw/sx... 110
Brown's Promise @brownspromise.bsky.social · 06/08/2025Low-income communities and communities of color do not have to be devastated by school closures. There’s a better way: Equity-centered whole-school magnet programs that boost enrollment AND diversity. We partnered with the good folks at @tcfdotorg.bsky.social to map out how 🧵👇 112
Brown's Promise @brownspromise.bsky.social · 29/07/2025Worcester, we want to hear from you! We are teaming up with the Worcester Ed Collaborative to host a conversation about improving Worcester schools, & we would love to hear your experiences. Thursday, 5 to 7pm! To RSVP, email @clbergpowers.bsky.social at cara.bergpowers@brownspromise.org 011
Brown's Promise @brownspromise.bsky.social · 16/07/2025Last week, the Atlanta community joined us in the West End to share their experiences: ➡️ School choices are being made with limited information ➡️ Families shouldn't have to choose between excellence and diversity (many feel they do) ➡️ Harsh disciplinary policies are dampening kids' experience 100
Brown's Promise @brownspromise.bsky.social · 08/07/2025Atlanta! What have you heard as a community member about the experiences of students in Atlanta Public Schools? We want to hear from you! Join us for our first Atlanta community engagement session on Monday, July 14th, at West End Library. Register here: bit.ly/atledu 000
Brown's Promise @brownspromise.bsky.social · 17/06/2025Our co-founder, Saba Bireda, sat down with @legaldefensefund.bsky.social Fund to discuss the legacy of desegregation on the Justice Above All Podcast. Check it out wherever you get your podcasts! 032
Brown's Promise @brownspromise.bsky.social · 12/06/2025We don't want to just be policy pushers. We approach our fight for integrated, well-funded public schools by listening to and working with local communities. From coalition building to community listening sessions with students, parents, & educators, our strategy is rooted in partnership first. 100
Brown's Promise @brownspromise.bsky.social · 09/06/2025What does school integration look like in practice? We need a holistic approach to expand the limits of what finite resources can produce. We're focused on five interrelated policy solutions for creating better, more integrated public schools. 👇 100
Brown's Promise @brownspromise.bsky.social · 06/06/2025Hello! Brown's Promise is a national initiative hosted at the Southern Education Foundation, fighting for integrated, well-resourced public schools. In 1954, SCOTUS ruled in Brown v. Board of Education that separate is inherently unequal—but separate and unequal is still the norm for too many kids. 141