Our Framework

We work with schools using a two-step process: research & collaboration.

Read more about our process below.

  • Our team uses robust quantitative and qualitative research methods to create a comprehensive needs-assessment for schools.

    Our methods are informed by sociological research practices, and examples of our methods include in-depth interviews, focus groups, and surveys.

    Our advisory board consists of award-winning research professors who review our methods and findings for legitimacy. Our findings, however, are used solely for our work with schools and not published as academic literature.

  • After producing a needs-assessment for schools, our team works with various stakeholders to create a comprehensive equity plan and implement racial literacy initiatives.

    Our methods and process are informed by design-thinking principles, which are used in order to create community-informed solutions.

  • Our work is informed by a breadth of research on race relations in education, particularly the research produced by Howard C. Stevenson on the concept of racial literacy.

    Our CEO, Shawn, conducted an award-winning research project on the nature of racism and race-related programming in public high schools. Shawn’s research also informs the work we do. If you want to read his study, click here.

  • We believe that each school is unique and deserves individualized support to best meet the needs of their students. As a result, we attain a holistic understanding of a school’s environment to create and implement initiatives that are tailored specifically for their students.