1. CBMA/CGLR Alignment Initiative “Focus on the Fourth” July 11, 2013 1

2. How race “fits” with other features of diversity…  “Intersectionality”with:  Class  Gender  Sexual orientation  Differential abilities  Foreground/background lens  Race too often the first to “slip off the table”

3. Our Point of View Our Approach: Racial Equity (focused on policies and practices) Other Valuable Approaches: Prejudice reduction, anti-racism Healing and reconciliation Diversity/multiculturalism Civic engagement

4. 3 Core Tools for “Race Informed” Work 4 What’s Race Got to Do With It? deep data analysis & intervention identification Racial Equity Impact Analysis insurance that intervention is likely to close racial gaps How to Talk About Race communications that keep race on the table and people at the table

5. Third-Grade Reading Proficiency and Black Males: Mapping Disparities

6. Black Male Achievement Issue Briefs provide… A communications frame A list of contributing factors to inequities Proven strategies for raising the bar and closing the gap Early Reading Success Summer Learning Early School Attendance

7. Services & Supports We provide racial/ethnic equity… Training Technical Assistance Coaching Strategic Planning Development & Review Research and Document Review

8. THANK YOU! www.racemattersinstitute.org Contact info@racemattersinstitute.orginfo@racemattersinstitute.org 8