By Joseph Williams Originally appeared in Word in Black Second only to California in the number of school-age children, Texas is at the vanguard of a long-anticipated national demographic trend: […]
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These Pinkston programs improve high school attendance, grades and even crime rates
By Michaela Rush Originally appeared in Dallas Free Press On a typical day at L.G. Pinkston High School, as students file into classrooms, some make their way to a tucked-in […]
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A new way to fund Texas community colleges focuses on student success, not enrollment
By Sneha Dey, The Texas Tribune Jan. 2, 2024 “A new way to fund Texas community colleges focuses on student success, not enrollment” was first published by The Texas Tribune, […]
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Texas charter school founder discusses significance of goal setting, philanthropy and collaborations for new year
As the new year approaches, learning institutions are reviewing their curriculum, looking for improvements and working towards getting what’s needed to help students in their educational journeys and beyond. Schools […]
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Diversity offices on college campuses will soon be illegal in Texas, as 30 new laws go into effect
By Ayden Runnels, The Texas Tribune Dec. 28, 2023 “Diversity offices on college campuses will soon be illegal in Texas, as 30 new laws go into effect” was first published […]
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Here’s What Students Say They Need for the New Year
By Aziah Siid Originally appeared in Word in Black One borough, five different neighborhoods, five different schools, five different thoughts — but always straightforward because that is Brooklyn at its core. […]
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3 Programs That Support Youth With Incarcerated Parents
By Aziah Siid Originally appeared in Word in Black The holiday season can be a time of healing and hope as family members come together in celebration. It can also […]
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Another West Dallas school shuffle will reopen Thomas Edison campus as West Dallas Junior High
By Keri Mitchell Originally appeared in Dallas Free Press Five years ago, West Dallas residents learned their neighborhood would become home to a new Dallas ISD magnet school model — […]
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Then and now: What’s happening with the West Dallas STEM School?
By Michaela Rush Originally appeared in Dallas Free Press Since opening for the 2021 school year, the West Dallas STEM School has balanced four major stakeholders — the West Dallas community, Toyota USA […]
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400 Forward Is Turning Dreams of Architecture Into Reality for Black GirlsÂ
By Aziah Siid Originally appeared in Word in Black When you stroll the streets of New York City and see skyscrapers higher than the human eye can see, who do […]