We all know that education paves the way on that road to success. The problem? Not all of us get to walk that same road, or start at the same point. There's widespread disparity between those students that "have" and those that "have-not" in our educational system. We believe we can make a positive change.
Revealing and Removing Barriers to a Fair Workplace
Does getting a college degree open doors for everyone? And once employees are through the door, does work reward and advance people based on talent and hard work alone? Unfortunately, not.
The reality is that education is a crucial - but merely first - step in achieving 'success.' The rest of life is spent at work, within the structure and culture of workplaces, putting our plans into action, and achieving our dreams. Unfortunately, both obvious obstacles and hidden barriers stop many people from achieving their dreams. With barriers in the way, good people are kept down, and everyone loses - individuals, organizations, and society.
Information, Resources, and the Research That Supports Our Cause
By always staying informed of what's happening in our educational system, the workplace, and in our society, we can continually fine-tune our thinking on fairness.
At Level Playing Field Institute, we routinely review the latest findings, conduct our own primary research and/or work with various partners to leverage the information to a broader audience.
What we've learned has resulted in many innovative new programs, and the programs themselves generate new sets of questions. We see this as a work in progress.
Throughout this section, you'll find content on three areas critical to Level Playing Field Institute's mission:
Includes original research, such as national surveys, as well as environmental scans and other secondary research
Includes browsable and/or downloadable reports and toolkits on education, the workplace, and life issues.
Provides small, one-time grants to organizations that share our commitment to fairness and inclusion.
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