Two or three things Massachusetts (and other states) could do now on education

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Quick post as I see this being discussed:

•  The Board of Elementary and Secondary Education should affirm that the state WILL NOT accept federal dollars conditionalized on bigotry, denial of history, or other unacceptable things. They could, in fact, use the introduction to the state's educational vision, which Acting Commissioner Johnston cited in his message to superintendents on Wednesday:
  

  We will continue to work with districts, schools, and educators to promote teaching and learning that is antiracist, inclusive, multilingual, and multicultural; that values and affirms each and every student and their families; and that creates equitable opportunities and experiences for all students, particularly those who have been historically underserved.

• The state legislature and governor should commit to ensuring any federal dollars lost through commitment to all students are supplanted through state means. 
  Nationally, federal funding is about 10% of K-12 funding. This is a lift, but it is do-able

A third thing which would work in Massachusetts, but won't work everywhere, is a commitment jointly by the Attorney General and the Department to enforce state civil rights protections in schools. 

This is from me, as me, etc etc etc. Much more coming in this vein, but in the realm of "let's get moving," here's a start.