Black or African American students are applying to college at a faster rate than any other group, with applications rising 11% compared to the previous year, according to a new report from the Common Application.
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Seen, Supported, and Set Up for Success: How Mentor Connector and Big Tex NexT Fest Are Changing Dallas Students’ Futures
Big Tex NexT Fest provided 454 high school juniors and seniors in North Texas with mentorship, financial literacy, workforce exposure, and real-world preparation, giving them clarity, confidence, and connection to pursue their goals after graduation.
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The Power of Legacy: Black Greek Life Passed Down Through Generations
Generational Black Greek life is a legacy of service, leadership, and identity that is passed down from one generation to the next, creating strong community bonds and a sense of belonging.
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Golden Bears Celebrate Victory with Parade and Community Celebration
The South Oak Cliff Golden Bears celebrated their third national championship win in the high school football class 5A Division II with a parade hosted by Next Generation Action Network, emphasizing the hard work, dedication, and teamwork that led to the victory.
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Trump’s Education Department Dismantling Efforts to Persist in 2026
In 2026, K-12 public schools will still be grappling with the same education issues, including Trump’s attempts to dismantle the Department of Education, increased immigration battles, and the integration of AI in classrooms.
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Black Parents Increasingly Choose Alternatives as Public Schools Struggle
Black parents are increasingly choosing to homeschool their children due to concerns about public school safety, lack of resources, and systemic racism, and are encouraged to explore other educational options before the Department of Education is dismantled.
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State Funding for Private Pre-K in Texas Limited to Low-Income Families
Texas’ private school voucher program will provide up to $10,800 per year for families to send their children to private pre-K, but only those who already qualify for free public pre-K will be eligible.
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Supreme Court Threatens Black Educational Futures with SAVE Plan Dismantling
The Biden administration’s SAVE plan, which provides affordable student debt relief to millions of borrowers, is under threat by a proposed settlement between the Trump administration and the State of Missouri, which would disproportionately harm Black borrowers and make it difficult to cancel student debt for the next 10 years.
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Teacher Preparation Programs Failing to Diversify Teaching Force
The National Council on Teacher Quality report reveals that teacher preparation programs in the US are not doing enough to recruit and support diverse cohorts of teachers, resulting in a lack of diversity in the teaching profession and hindering the academic, social, and emotional growth of students.
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Texas to Establish Turning Point USA Chapters in Every High School
Texas has partnered with Turning Point USA to create chapters of the right-wing organization on every high school campus in the state, with Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick expecting “meaningful disciplinary action” against any school that stands in the way.