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.
Category: Education
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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.
Posted inHealth
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.
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The Fight for Free School Meals: What’s at Stake for Black Students
The Free Breakfast for School Children Program, started by the Black Panther Party in 1969, has influenced the School Breakfast Program and the Community Eligibility Provision, making it easier for low-income students to access free school meals, but critics argue that scaling back these programs would further heighten racial and economic disparities.
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Teaching Truth is Under Attack – Experts Say Be Cautious
With the removal of all diversity, equity, and inclusion programs by President Donald Trump, educators must be cautious when teaching Black history, as states like Florida, Texas, and Utah have made it clear they will not be protecting or pushing any efforts to teach Black history.
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FEB 1 –Â HAPPY BLACK HISTORY MONTH!
This year, to celebrate Black History Month, DW will share BLACK PRESS history facts that you need to know and share. Kicking this off with one of the greatest journalists […]