Call to Action: Education Leaders Must Confront and Address Racial Discrimination

On June 26, U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos along with Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Kenneth L. Marcus issued a Call to Action to education leaders to confront and address racial discrimination. July 2 marks the 56^th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI). The Call to Action states “As education leaders, you must confront and address race discrimination in your schools. We encourage you to speak up for equal treatment, promptly address discrimination, and work proactively to promote educational excellence for all students in our schools.”