By Sujata Dand Originally appeared in Dallas Free Press Almost three years ago, we told you about Dallas ISD’s innovative plan for students to access high-speed internet access at home by creating a […]
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3 Ways to Fix Math’s Racial Divide
By Aziah Siid Originally appeared in Word in Black Some of the highest-paying jobs — data scientist, software engineer, actuary — require proficiency in mathematics. But every time a Black child is […]
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Despite Pushback, Black Lives Matter at School Keeps Growing
By Aziah Siid Originally appeared in Word in Black We live in an era where a Black teen in Texas can get suspended for wearing his hair in locs, schools in Florida […]
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Reading Books by Black Authors to Kids? Only if Parents Say OK
By Aziah Siid Originally appeared in Word in Black Florida, it seems, is at it again. Some parents in the Sunshine State are outraged that their children’s school is asking them […]
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AI in Schools: Revolution or Risk for Black Students?
By Joseph Williams Originally appeared in Word in Black Hailed as cutting-edge technology that will revolutionize teaching, next-generation artificial intelligence is coming to a classroom near you — if it […]
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Black Students Make Strides, But Achievement Gaps Loom Large
By Aziah Siid Originally appeared in Word in Black There’s been plenty of hand-wringing over pandemic-related learning loss — and rightfully so. With pre-COVID-19 standardized test scores showing the persistence […]
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Many Texas community college students who transfer don’t finish their degrees, study says
By Sneha Dey, The Texas Tribune Feb. 7, 2024 “Many Texas community college students who transfer don’t finish their degrees, study says” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a […]
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Museums Help Teach Black Students TooÂ
By Aziah Siid Originally appeared in Word in Black Whether it’s catching students up from pandemic learning loss, or simply working to get — and keep kids — on grade level, […]
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Culturally Blind Standardized Tests? More Like Culturally Biased
By Joseph Williams Originally appeared in Word in Black As students nationwide begin to take standardized assessment tests in the coming weeks, a new report argues the exams shortchange students of color […]
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5 HBCUs Leading the Charge in Creating Black Excellence
By Aziah Siid Originally appeared in Word in Black What do Martin Luther King Jr., Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall, and Vice President Kamala Harris have in common? They’re all […]
