The U.S. Department of Education has proposed dismantling the Equity Assistance Center program and fundamentally changing how schools and districts receive civil rights technical assistance. The proposal is open for public comment until July 27, 2026.

The U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has introduced changes that affect how civil rights complaints are filed, investigated, and resolved. What do school districts need to do differently? Read this practical brief to ensure that your school district is prepared to respond effectively to OCR requests while protecting students’ civil rights.

As immigration continues to affect school communities, educators are navigating complex and sometimes uncertain policy and social dynamics that shape the experiences of students and families in their school community. What can school and district leaders do to create learning environments that are effective and responsive to the needs of immigrant and newcomer students?

State education leaders need clear and actionable data to ensure school integration continues and succeeds: MAEC’s State Integration Snapshot series is here to help. The series continues with the Wisconsin Snapshot.