Carol Corbett Burris

About the Author

Carol Corbett Burris is a distinguished educator and advocate for equitable public education, with over four decades of experience as a high school principal in New York. A recipient of the 2010 New York State Outstanding Educator Award, she has dedicated her career to fostering inclusive learning environments that bridge socioeconomic divides and promote social justice. As Executive Director of the Network for Public Education, Burris champions policies to combat school segregation and enhance democratic values in education. Her insightful writings draw from frontline experiences to challenge systemic inequities, offering practical strategies for educators and policymakers alike. Through her work, she inspires a vision of education as a powerful tool for societal progress in the twenty-first century.