Helping leaders, communities, and individuals understand themselves and others through education, research, and advocacy because there is nothing more important to us than the future of our youth. 

 

​150 years post Civil War, 70 years post Brown v. Board of Education, and 56 years post Fair Housing Act, New Jersey schools remain among the most segregated in the nation. Although the state's Equity in Education statement proposes to: 

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• Actively pursue equitable education and life opportunities for historically underserved students, and prioritized policy, practice, and advocacy;

• Assure NJDOE leaders, staff members, and partner organizations reflect and value the diversity;

• Hire and nurture a staff that embodies, values, and respects diversity

• Review all policy and program decisions through an equity lens; 

• Expect respectful, innovative, and authentic engagement within the Department and with partners including state and district leaders, policymakers, and advocates.

• Provide necessary personal and professional learning and leadership opportunities 

 

Black learners are the 6th most segregated, and Hispanic learners are the 7th most segregated in the nation.  

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IWEA partners with state leaders, school administrators, and community advocates to build the capacity for educational equity through leader and teacher training and aligning curriculum to NJ DEI SLS. Contact us to schedule an appointment.