The National Alliance of Black School Educators and the Pearson Foundation launch "Education is a Civil Right" Initiative

On November 16, 2007, The National Alliance of Black School Educators (NABSE) and the Pearson Foundation announced an important initiative that targets K-12 African-American students and their families, and addresses the distinct educational and social challenges faced by that community – Education is a Civil Right.  This project includes a public outreach campaign and customized resources for both educators and African-American families.

NABSE is the nation’s leading organization of African-American educators devoted to the academic success of children of African descent.  During their most recent annual conference, held in Nashville, NABSE and the Pearson Foundation premiered the Education is a Civil Right program prior to the keynote address given by Bill Cosby, an outspoken leader in the movement to strengthen black families’ commitment to education for their children.

The Pearson Foundation’s first contribution to the effort was the production of a video that presents a cross-section of African-American leaders expressing their thoughts and support of the initiative.