# Advocating for Equitable Urban Education with Dr. Sandy Womack

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Published: 2025-02-27T13:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Dr. Sandy Womack, an Ohio educator and administrator, discusses his passion for transforming urban schools and the importance of assessing performance beyond persistence rates. He emphasizes the need for data-driven approaches, community engagement, and creating a supportive environment for teachers. Womack highlights successful programs like the Real League and the New York Civic Leadership Institute, which fostered student advocacy and academic improvement. He stresses the importance of policy changes to attract and retain teachers, including better pay, housing support, and student loan debt relief. Womack also underscores the role of educator preparation programs in equipping future teachers with practical skills and a sense of mission.

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