As Texas moves to dismantle the STAAR exam and fund private school vouchers, its public schools are being asked to meet new standards with fewer supports. This article examines the historical inequities of state testing, the implications of rapid policy shifts, and the urgent need for equity and accountability in a changing educational landscape.
Category: Education
Posted inCulture
Your Guide to Online Safety for Kids During Summer: How to Keep Screen Time Safe
As screen time skyrockets during summer break, so do online risks for children. In this Parenting in Bliss feature, cybersecurity expert Cyber Fareedah shares essential tips on online safety for kids during summer—covering what to watch for, how to talk to your child, and simple ways to keep tech time safe without stress.
Posted inMental Health
Here’s What $1B in Cuts Mean for Black Kids’ Mental Health
Black students are at risk of significant psychological harm due to the Trump administration’s decision to slash $1 billion in federal funding for school-based mental health programs, exacerbating existing disparities in support and access to wellness-centered learning environments.
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Why Sex Education Starts at Home
Black families are urged to start conversations about sex education at home to help reduce the high rates of STIs and HIV among Black youth, while also addressing the issue of adultification bias and anti-Blackness.
Posted inPolitics
Anti-DEI Policies are Unconstitutional and That’s That
Anti-DEI policies are a blatant violation of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which bans discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, and national origin, and are simply a modern-day version of the “Good Ol’ Boy Network” that has historically excluded and discriminated against minorities.
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Monday Newsletter: May 26, 2025
Top Stories for Monday, May 26th, 2025 Remembering George Floyd Spirituality Check out our Latest E-Edition K-12 Education Racial Healing The 89th Lege Business Food Safety Tips Dallas Weekly 2025
Posted inEducation
The Truth About School Policing
Five years after the murder of George Floyd, many school districts have failed to fulfill their promises to remove armed officers and replace them with counselors and restorative justice programs, instead expanding policing in schools with surveillance software and AI tools that disproportionately police Black children.
Posted inWord In Black
George Floyd Square Remains a Sacred Site for Healing, Justice, and Joy
George Floyd Square in Minneapolis remains a site of remembrance and healing five years after Floyd’s murder, and the community is continuing to work towards justice and a safer world.
Posted inThe Weekend
Friday Newsletter: May 23, 2025
Top Stories for Friday, May 23rd, 2025 Local National News The 89th Legislature Check out our Latest E-Edition K-12 Education Mental Health Culture Spirituality
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Boys & Girls Clubs of America Honors Teen Leaders at 2025 Youth of the Year Event
The 2025 Southwest Youth of the Year awards celebrated the achievements of young leaders from military families and local communities, with Ximena V. from McAllen, Texas, receiving the award and a $20,000 scholarship.