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.
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Senate Bill 2: A Threat to Public Education
The Texas Senate passed Senate Bill 2, a school voucher bill that would divert over $10 billion from public funds to private schools, despite the state ranking 41st in education and public schools facing budget shortfalls.
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Kamala Harris to Receive NAACP Chairman’s Award at 56th NAACP Image Awards
Vice President Kamala Harris is set to receive the prestigious Chairman’s Award at the 56th NAACP Image Awards, honoring her public service and commitment to justice, equality, and the future of our country.
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Ringing the Alarm for Civil Rights Data in Schools
The Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) is a critical tool for tracking disparities in educational access, and advocates are fighting to preserve it amid threats from the Trump administration to remove it from federal agencies.
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Sorry, Your Kid Probably Doesn’t Read Proficiently
According to the National Center for Education Statistics, only 30% of all fourth graders and 29% of all eighth graders nationwide scored at or above proficient in reading, with Black students being the most affected, highlighting a need for better instructional strategies and more resources in under-resourced schools.
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HillmanTok University: The Digital HBCU Revolutionizing Online Education
HillmanTok University, founded by Cierra Hinton and inspired by the fictional Hillman College from “The Cosby Show” spinoff “A Different World,” is a virtual learning institution offering over 400 courses across a range of topics, with the goal of making education accessible and relevant.
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A Book Club for Kids with Sickle Cell Disease
SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital partnered with Eye See Me African American Bookstore to provide children with books featuring characters that represent their culture and experiences, promoting literacy as part of their approach to pediatric care.
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Trump’s Plan to Dismantle Department of Education Sparks Fear Among Students
The Trump Administration is seeking to dismantle the Department of Education, which would have significant implications for students, schools, and the federal government’s role in education policy and funding.
