By Maya Pottiger Originally appeared in Word in Black Barely six months into 2023, there have already been 80 anti-trans bills passed around the country. This is a more than 200% increase […]
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Black Teachers Want (and Need) Mentors
By Maya Pottiger A 2022 survey found that matching college students of color in teacher prep programs with mentor teachers of color was a particularly popular recruitment strategy among Black […]
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Dallas Public Library incentivizes reading and learning during summer months
The library’s summer programs provide free educational experiences that may otherwise be out of reach for many families, said SMART Summer Honorary Chair Mayor Eric L. Johnson “The City of […]
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Alarming Colon Cancer Rates for the Black Community
By Scott Blair Colon cancer is a serious issue; some studies and statistics bring alarming news for the Black community. Black people are 20% more likely to get colon cancer […]
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Here We Go Again. Another Black Student Punished for White Wrongdoings
Missouri high school sophomore Mary Walton was suspended for violating classroom cell phone use after recording her white teacher repeatedly using the n-word.
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A year ago, these Uvalde kids left school early. They’re haunted by what happened next.
By Uriel J. Garciad and Evan L’Roy Originally appeared in the Texas Tribune The three Treviño children have suffered from panic attacks and nightmares since a mass shooting a year […]
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How educational games have evolved over time
By Caroline Delbert The act of having fun raises levels of dopamine, endorphins, and oxygen in a person’s body: all essential ingredients for learning. Oliver Davis // Getty Images For […]
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The most common undergraduate degrees awarded in Texas
By Stacker For those who choose to attend college, deciding on where to study—and which field of study to pursue—can be impactful. Each year, about 3 million undergraduate degrees are […]
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3 Black Teachers of the Year Share What Keeps Them in the Classroom
By Maya Pottiger Originally appeared in Word in Black Black Teacher of the Year winners from coast to coast discuss what keeps them in the classroom, what worries them about […]