Chair: Ms. Mary Wilks
The Education Committee’s efforts align with the NAACP’s historic commitment in addressing issues related to educational access, equity, and awareness. The committee monitors concerns affecting students, families, and educational systems and supporting informed dialogue around education-related policies and practices. Through education-focused initiatives and discussions, the committee works to promote understanding of educational rights and opportunities.
The Committee on Education shall:
(1) seek to eliminate segregation and other discriminatory practices in public education;
(2) study local educational conditions affecting minority groups;
(3) investigate the public school system and school zoning;
(4) familiarize itself with textbook material that is racially derogatory;
(5) seek to stimulate school attendance;
(6) keep informed of school conditions and strive to correct abuses where found;
(7) investigate the effects of standardized and high-stakes testing practices;
(8) teacher certification;
(9) promote parental involvement in education; and (10) aim to be a center of popular education on the race question and on the work of the Association.