Texas is expanding charter schools while defunding public education — especially in Black and Latino communities. This story examines how state policy, vouchers, and uneven accountability are reshaping opportunity for millions of students.
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Start Strong, Stay Ready: Dallas ISD Hosts Back to School Kickoff Aug. 2
Dallas ISD is hosting a Back to School Kickoff event on August 2nd to help families register their students, connect with campus staff, and get the resources they need for the upcoming school year.
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Learning How to Better Serve African American Children and Families
The National African American Child and Family Research Center (NAACFRC) at Morehouse School of Medicine is designed to provide national leadership and excellence in community-engaged research to better serve African American children […]
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Dream Center Dallas Hosts Annual Back-to-School Drive, Providing Free School Essentials to Children and Families in Need
Dream Center Dallas is hosting its annual Back to School Drive on August 2, 2025 to provide free backpacks, school supplies, and shoes to children in kindergarten through sixth grade, along with games, rides, food, and prizes for families.
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Without AmeriCorps, Thousands of Future Teachers May Never Start
AmeriCorps funding is crucial for organizations like Teach For America, which provides financial support for teachers, particularly low-income and Black educators, and empowers communities to lead on issues that matter most.
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Nelson Mandela: The Troublemaker Who Changed the World
Nelson Mandela, a young boy from a small African village, became a leader in the fight against apartheid, spent 27 years in prison, and eventually became the first Black president of South Africa, leaving a legacy of hope and forgiveness.
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New Free Guitar Classes Launch in Deep Ellum, Centering Black Musical Legacy
Deep Ellum’s community arts initiative, led by Jess Garland and Kierra Gray Thomas, offers free guitar classes to honor the city’s legacy of Black musical innovation and foster creativity, cultural awareness, and community connection.
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Ida B. Wells: Princess of the Press
Ida B. Wells, a pioneering journalist and activist, exposed the truth about lynchings in the Jim Crow South, becoming the first Black woman to run for an Illinois State Senate seat, and in a time where journalism is being attacked, we can learn from her muckraking journalism.
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Teachers Union’s AI Deal Raises Questions—and Concerns
The American Federation of Teachers has partnered with tech giants Microsoft, OpenAI, and Anthropic to launch the National Academy for A.I. Instruction, a $23 million initiative aimed at providing access to free AI training and curriculum for all 1.8 million members of the AFT, but critics question if AI can truly enhance teaching and learning.
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White Coats and Brotherhood: Young Black Men Reclaiming Their Story
The Young Doctors Project, founded by Dr. Malcolm Woodland and Dr. Torian Easterling, is a program that mentors and supports young Black men in the DMV, Roanoke, VA, and NYC, to pursue careers in health and medicine, while also giving back to their communities.
