Colleges and universities are struggling to survive due to declining enrollment, rising tuition, and skepticism about the value of a college degree, and are responding by adding new high-demand majors and allowing students to bundle smaller modules into a customizable, modular major.
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Bethune’s Legacy: The Power of Education
Mary McLeod Bethune, a renowned educator and civil rights activist, founded institutions to provide education to Black students, and served as a leader in various federal agencies, demonstrating the importance of education and knowledge in the fight for civil rights and progress.
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Dallas College Students Win Big at National SkillsUSA Competition
Dallas College students won a total of 18 medals at the 2025 SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference, with some students earning job offers, full-ride scholarships, and professional tools.
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Explore Trades and Win Meta Quest 2 at Tulsa Welding School’s July 4 Event
The Tulsa Welding School (in Irving) is hosting a “Freedom to Explore – Tour the Trades” event on July 4, 2025, where prospective students can enter a raffle to win a Meta Quest 2.
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Can College-Prep Programs Survive Trump’s War on DEI?
The Trump administration has warned colleges that they will lose funding for admissions programs that “favor one race over another”, putting programs like the VIP Scholars Program at UCLA and the University of Southern California’s Neighborhood Academic Initiative at risk of losing federal funding.
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Disney Dreamers Academy Now Accepting Applications for Popular Mentorship Program at Walt Disney WorldÂ
Disney Dreamers Academy is a mentorship program that encourages high school students from diverse backgrounds to pursue their dreams through an all-expenses-paid trip to Walt Disney World Resort in Florida.
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Toxic Legacy: How Lead in Schools is Silently Harming Black Kids
Lead exposure remains a concern in American schools, with some cities still struggling to provide safe drinking water and others with outdated infrastructure.
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‘The Ancestors Were Speaking’: My Pilgrimage to Ghana
Thousands of Black Americans visit Ghana each year to connect with their heritage and seek racial healing, with many opting to move to the country and others receiving African names in traditional ceremonies.
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The Unseen Divide: How the Teacher Diversity Gap Shapes K-12 Education
The lack of racial and ethnic diversity among teachers in K-12 classrooms nationwide creates a significant \”representation gap\” that impacts student experiences and outcomes, and can be addressed through strategic interventions such as financial incentives, professional development, and data transparency.
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Chronically Absent: Why Black Kids Are Still Missing From Classrooms
Chronic absenteeism among Black students has risen to 40% compared to 24% of white students, exacerbating the Black-white education gap and potentially worsening Black high school graduation rates and future opportunities.
