Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s school voucher bill is expected to significantly impact K-12 education in Texas. The bill will double the Educational Savings Accounts budget to $1 billion, despite concerns about its potential to exacerbate inequities in public schools and potentially undermine Republican school voucher goals.
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¿Qué Tiene Que Ver Greg Con Esto?
El gobernador Greg Abbott está a punto de aprobar su ley polĂ©mica de vales escolares, que busca aumentar el presupuesto de las Cuentas de Ahorro Educativo a 1.000 millones de dĂłlares y duplicar el lĂmite anterior, lo que podrĂa tener un impacto significativo en la educaciĂłn de K-12 en Texas.
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Opal Lee, ‘Grandmother of Juneteenth’, Inspires Students with Her Life Journey
Opal Lee, known as the “Grandmother of Juneteenth”, visited Paul Quinn College to talk to students about the importance of Black history and the current state of the American political scene.
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The Black Migration to Innovation
During the Great Migration, Black Americans migrated to innovation centers such as Detroit, Chicago, and Silicon Valley in search of economic opportunities, building wealth and changing lives.
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The Power of Challenging the Black Achievement Gap
Dr. Ivory Toldson challenges the use of the achievement gap term, arguing that it perpetuates negative stereotypes and sets Black students as less competent than white students, and instead advocates for alternative terms that accurately reflect the root causes of educational disparities.
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Civics 101 – The branches of government – Are they working?
The United States’ system of government is divided into three branches: Legislative, Judicial, and Executive, with the Presidential Inauguration and the first 100 days of office serving as important milestones in the country’s political traditions.
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Bobbi Humphrey:Â A South Dallas Journey
Bobbi Humphrey, a legendary flutist, writer, poet, photographer, educator, activist, and record label owner, has had a profound impact on music and has been recognized by Billboard as the Best Female Instrumentalist in 1976.
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TRIO Program Under Threat as DOGE Targets DOE
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is threatening the Department of Education (DOE), which is responsible for ensuring students have access to resources for college success. This could have a devastating impact on students who rely on the TRIO program, including the Student Support Services (SSS) program at Paul Quinn College.
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Black Students Are Punished More, Then Expected to Succeed
Black students are disproportionately punished with disciplinary actions, leading to decreased academic performance and a widening achievement gap between Black and white students.
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The Alternate Reality of Trump’s Black History Month Celebration
Trump’s Black History Month celebration at the White House was criticized for its lack of substance and accuracy, with many in the audience seemingly unaware of the president’s racist policies and actions.