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 teaching and leading in high-needs schools.
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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I fight for educational equity because I believe that black boys born in Alabama deserve a high quality education. They shouldn’t be hindered because they were born in the wrong zip code or because they have black skin.
For LEE member Cymone Card, community organizing may be work that’s often overlooked, but she does it because of the powerful impact organizing can have.
“I am confident that I was well-positioned to make meaningful contributions to my new organization because of my participation in the program."