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This Great and Complicated Place

Equity or Illusion: Is Education Really the Great Equalizer?

Our schools reflect deeper societal injustices.

Education is often framed as the great equalizer, but history tells a different story. From the lasting impact of segregation to disparities in funding, access, and opportunity, our schools reflect deeper societal injustices. In this episode, we explore the connection between healthy schools and healthy communities, the historical roots of educational inequity, and the moral responsibility we all share in shaping a just system.

Through compelling insights from experts and thought leaders, we ask, “Who bears the responsibility for justice?” And more importantly, who are we willing to stop for?

Key Themes

  • The historical role of race in shaping educational inequities
  • The lingering effects of segregation on today’s schools
  • Education as a key factor in community stability and economic opportunity
  • The moral and social responsibility of addressing injustice
  • The Good Samaritan as a lens for reimagining who we consider “our own”

Featured Voices

Jemar Tisby, PhD – Historian, author, and speaker on race and justice
Elfreda Massie, PhD – Educator and advocate for equitable school systems

Ways to Get Involved:

Advocate Locally – Research school-board policies, funding disparities, and ways to support equitable education in your community.
Support Organizations – Donate to or volunteer with groups dedicated to educational justice.

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