National Coalition on Education Equity​
A National Coalition
Advancing Equity Through Collaboration: A Coalition Update October 2025
Since May 2024, the California Association of African American Superintendents and Administrators (CAAASA) and the National Coalition on Education Equity (NCOEE) have worked in partnership with state, national, and research-based organizations to translate the promise of Brown v. Board of Education into tangible, measurable action. This collaborative ecosystem spans school districts, advocacy groups, think tanks, and philanthropic foundations, each advancing a shared goal: to make educational equity a lived reality for every student.
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Coalition Foundations & Shared Vision
The coalition brings together a network of partners including CAAASA, NCOEE, the Indiana Council on Educating Students of Color (ICESC), the Learning Policy Institute, EdTrust, the National Urban League, Spencer Foundation, William T. Grant Foundation, and the College Board, among others.
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The collective first convened at the Brown v. Board 70th Anniversary Conference (May 2024) in Washington, D.C., co-sponsored by CAAASA, NCOEE, Spencer Foundation, and College Board. That gathering marked the start of a shared agenda: to “Fulfill the Promise of Brown” by aligning national research, state policy, and local implementation.
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Since then, coalition partners have advanced equity through regional convenings, leadership academies, public policy initiatives, and community-based collaborations, connecting strategy to practice from California to Indiana and beyond.
A National Conference
Establishing a National Agenda for Meeting the Promise of Brown v. Board: 70 Years Later May 22-24, 2024
To commemorate the occasion of the Supreme Court Decision, NCOEE, along with its partners, hosted a conference, bringing educational leaders, directors of community-based organizations, academics and policymakers from across the country, to discuss key issues. Research related to the 1954 decision, its impact on our students and communities, and where we go from here, were led by academics from around the country.
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