Leadership for Educational Equity (LEE) members are part of a movement of leaders who share an enduring commitment to educational equity and a deep belief in the potential of every child.
They are of diverse backgrounds and viewpoints, and bring a valuable perspective to education shaped by their experience advocating for equity.
They are driven by the conviction that every child in every community across the nation should have the opportunity to earn an excellent education.
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Our conversation with Kaya Henderson packs a punch, and not in the way you might assume if you know much about this former Chancellor of D.C. Public Schools.
"I’m in this fellowship because I believe good policies create an equitable future for all students. And I want to be that policymaker."
When I arrived in Baltimore for LEE’s African American Political Leadership Program, part of the Diversity in Elected Leadership Series, I often found myself asking “why me?” when it came to running for public office.