Our Mission
The Dudley Flood Center for Educational Equity & Opportunity strives to work collaboratively to take action toward addressing issues of systemic racism by advocating for structural changes in policy and practice to build an equitable education system that meets the social, emotional, and academic needs of NC’s diverse student population. Learn more.

Recent News

Dudley Flood Center and Western North Carolina Community Members Release Equity Considerations for Hurricane Disaster Relief
For more information:Deanna Townsend-SmithFlood Center for Educational Equity and Opportunitydtownsend-smith@ncforum.org919-781-6833 x114 RALEIGH, NC (February 17, 2025) – The Dudley Flood Center for Educational Equity and Opportunity, in collaboration with community […]
DRIVE Coalition Annual Summit Celebrates Legacy of Black Education and Announces New Fellowship for Educators of Color
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 4, 2025 [Gibsonville, NC] – More than 100 educators, education leaders, and stakeholders from across North Carolina gathered on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at the DRIVE Coalition […]
A New Year’s Resolution to Make America Great
A New Year, A Bold Opportunity As Americans settle into 2025, many will reflect on the accomplishments of the past year to inform their bold and audacious goals for the […]