If we are to change, first we must learn. We must learn from the hideous stain of systemic racism and the damage it causes to people and communities. We must learn by listening to the Black community. And we must find ways to better serve students, families, and communities that have, for too long, faced barriers simply because of the color of their skin.
ACT believes deeply in the power of education to change lives, to change history. We reaffirm our commitment to equity and justice, standing ready to continue the work alongside leaders in the education and civil rights communities so that all people are afforded the opportunity to achieve their potential.
George Floyd’s life mattered. Black lives matter.