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Policy with Purpose

A Vision For Black Children Across America

We work toward the Eight Essential Outcomes using research, policy, and advocacy. We mobilize our villages, members, and partners around our policy and research initiatives through the work of movement building.

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Systemic change for Black
children across America

Explore Our List Below To Learn More About Our Major Policy Initiatives, Aligned To Our 8 By 8 Framework.

NBCDI’s guiding principle: Policies must respond to and be guided by the unique strengths and needs of Black children and their families
Health
To lead a healthy life and reach developmental milestones, Black children should be born between 5.5 and 8 pounds.
Resources and Research
  • Stop suspending our preschoolers
NBCDI Delivering on the Promise of Effective Early Childhood Education
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Representation
When Black children have access to books and toys that affirm self-identity, celebrate the diversity of the Black community, and reflect who they can be, they feel seen and valued.
Resources and Research
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Education
Early learning experiences are crucial and set the foundation for future academic and social-emotional success. Black children should attend schools that support who they are and who they can be.
Resources and Research
  • Transforming the early childhood education workforce
Responsible transformations for lasting impact
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  • NBCDI state of the Black child report cards
Racial equity in early childhood education
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Texas
Georgia
Ohio
  • Policy report on Black and Latinx educators
NBCDI and UnidosUS policy briefing
Read the Report
Climate
It is inevitable that Black children will engage with the internet and online content in this digital age. They deserve to explore safely.
Resources and Research
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Nutrition
Black children must have access to and enjoy nutritious and inclusive meals with vegetables that honors their family culture.
Resources and Research
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Narratives
Every Black child must be valued as a child. Black children, like all children, deserve to experience the world joyfully, express themselves authentically and explore their environment without judgment or barriers.
Resources and Research
  • Stop suspending our preschoolers
NBCDI delivering on the promise of effective early childhood education
Read the White Paper
Digital Safety
It is inevitable that Black children will engage with the internet and online content in this digital age. They deserve to explore safely
Resources and Research
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Safe Community
Communities are the foundation for Black childhood experiences. Every Black child deserves to live in an uplifting environment where they are welcome to play and explore.
Resources and Research
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We use policy to create systemic change in favor of our eight essential outcomes. We engage in public discourse on local, state, and federal policy to amplify the strengths and needs of Black children and families. Our guiding principle is that policy must respond to and be informed by the needs of Black children and families and also recognize the unique capacity of the Black community.

Explore Our Policy and Legislative Priorities

Our policy and legislative agendas recommend the necessary statutory and implemental actions for creating a world in which the Eight Essential Outcomes are a reality for Black children and families nationwide.

Policy Vision and Priorites