The “Road to Integration” series is a collaborative effort led by New York Appleseed and Texas Appleseed, with support from the national office. Each webinar has featured expert insights, dynamic discussions, and practical steps for addressing segregation in our schools and communities. By bringing together diverse voices and perspectives, this series underscores the power of cross-center collaboration and the collective strength of the Appleseed Network.
We are proud to have hosted such a thought-provoking series of virtual roundtable discussions aimed at tackling the pressing issues of school segregation, housing policies, and the journey towards building more inclusive and equitable communities.
To learn more about Appleseed’s work on education and youth, visit our Education & Youth page.
The insightful webinar featured UT Dallas Professor Dr. Jennifer Jellison Holme, co-author of “Striving in Common,” along with the youth-led advocacy organization IntegrateNYC, discussing the history of school segregation, frameworks for equity and integration, and the importance of student voices in the integration movement.
In the second webinar of the Appleseed Network’s Road to Integration series, expert panelists Cashauna Hill, Executive Director of The Redress Movement and R. L’Heureux Lewis-McCoy, an Associate Professor at New York University specializing in the Sociology of Education, discussed the intricate connections between housing policies and school segregation, highlighting how land use decisions impact educational equity and exploring strategies for fostering more integrated communities.
This community conversations toolkit around school integration in the United States strives to transform educational environments to be more inclusive and equitable. Rooted in comprehensive research and community collaboration led by New York Appleseed and Texas Appleseed, this toolkit is designed to help Appleseed centers around the country drive the conversation around inclusive & integrated schools and to highlight the profound benefits of diverse educational settings.
The engaging webinar, part of the Appleseed Network’s Virtual Roundtable Series, featured distinguished speakers Leah Rothstein and Richard Rothstein, who discussed their latest book “Just Action,” offering insights into new methods upholding segregation and actionable steps for fostering equality and addressing government-imposed segregation in our communities.
The final webinar in the Appleseed Network’s Road to Integration series featured a community-led discussion from New York and Texas students, exploring modern school segregation from their perspectives and envisioning more inclusive and welcoming school environments.
