K-12 Research and Resources

Black teachers play an essential role in the academic success of all students, and parents are critical advocates for these important stakeholders. Building on the recent report, “Hear Us, Believe Us: Centering African American Parent Voices in K–12 Education,” this toolkit equips parents with tips and strategies to engage with local school districts, organize within their communities, and promote historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) as a viable pathway to teaching careers for Black teachers. Inside, parents will find practical, action-oriented resources designed to increase the representation of Black teachers in K-12 schools. Developed in partnership with the Center for Black Education Development, this toolkit is part of the 2nd edition of the UNCF Perceptions Research Series.

African American parents are critical stakeholders in the education system. As such, this report illuminates the perspective of African American parents and caregivers on key issues in education, such as race, college readiness, Black teacher representation, parental engagement and more. This report begins the 2^nd edition of the UNCF Perceptions Research Series.

Marion County is the largest county in Indiana and serves the highest percentage of Black students in the state, however, Black students are less likely than White students to meet early college success criteria or even enroll in college at all.

The guide is designed to assist in learning more about historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). This document provides information on scholarships, college-planning databases and key facts about HBCUs.

This joint brief with Howard University proposes tangible legislative actions to address school safety and school resource officers (SROs), including seven key recommendations.

This brief offers tools to help faith leaders advocate for educational equity, produced in partnership with The Expectations Project.

This report examines how the success of HBCUs in providing quality education can inform practices in K–12 schools with similar demographics.

A one-page summary highlighting the results of the Imparting Wisdom research.

This report explores the views of African American youth on education reform, emphasizing their crucial role as direct stakeholders.

A one-page infographic highlighting the research findings.

A one-pager summarizing ACT college readiness outcomes for African American students in 2018.

A readiness checklist with key steps and resources to help students prepare for college.

This toolkit helps community leaders advocate for K–12 education reform by offering practical strategies and talking points.

This report assesses how grasstops leaders—such as clergy and community figures—can influence education reform.

A one-page infographic highlighting key findings from the Lift Every Voice and Lead research.

This joint report offers strategies to shift the narrative around Black education reform and influence policy.

A national snapshot of how African American students performed on the ACT and their college/career readiness.

This report tracks trends in educational attainment and readiness for African American students in 2014.

A tool for parents and caregivers offering key questions and considerations when engaging with their child’s educators.

A look at how low-income African American parents perceive the education system and their role in it.

A one-page infographic summarizing the Done to Us, Not With Us research.