Author: Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig
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Today’s experience—testifying before the House Committee on Education and the Workforce about charter schools—represents a full-circle moment and, more importantly, in the ongoing dialogue about the future of education in America. This was an opportunity not just to present data or argue for specific policies but to engage deeply with the critical issues at the…
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As the landscape of education continues to evolve, the conversation around education remains at the forefront of policy and public debate. It’s a topic that touches on the core of our values about education, equity, and the right of every child to a quality education. On Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at 10:15 a.m. EST, I…
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Allen Weeks sent this along: Austin Voices, as part of a week of “Equity in Action” themed events, is hosting an amazing virtual panel on March 5th from noon to 1:30 pm to discuss where we are going with high-stakes testing and accountability, both in Texas and nationwide. After almost 30 years of investment in the current…
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Have you been here? On the journey of the river of life, I find myself at a pivotal moment that’s both strange and intriguing. The call for retrospectives on my work and contributions has become a recurring theme, a notion that stirs a mix of emotions within me. Despite not having crossed the half-century mark,…
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Remarks for Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2023 Good afternoon, distinguished guests, esteemed colleagues, and cherished members of our Western Michigan University community. Today, as we stand together to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., I found myself contemplating not just the words I would share but the message on my t-shirt.…
Cloaking Inequity 