During his 2020 presidential campaign, one of the pillars Joe Biden consistently spoke on was education and the changes that would be made under his leadership. He even had his […]
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As schools rely on tutoring to rebound from learning loss, finding tutors proves difficult
By Shakhzod Yuldoshboev School-age children’s learning progress continues to reverberate in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to a 2023 meta-analysis of evidence from developed countries published in the […]
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Dallas ISD parents unclear on why clear backpacks are needed for pre-K and elementary students
By Lena Foster Dallas ISD is requiring all students, including preschoolers as young as 3-year-olds, to carry a clear backpack as part of the district’s “ongoing effort to ensure safer […]
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Florida Decides to Teach That Our Ancestors Benefitted From Being Enslaved
By Aziah Siid Originally appeared in Word in Black The state’s Board of Education plans to not only whitewash Black history but also blatantly lie to students. Florida has taken […]
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Effort to Foster Racial Healing Flourishes on College Campuses
By Joseph Williams Originally appeared in Word in Black Think of the phrase “racial healing,” and students sharing plates of tandoori or tikka masala in a college dorm room probably […]
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Florida Board of Education Approves Anti-Black History Curriculum
One of the most controversial rules drawing significant pushback is the alteration of the standards of instruction for African American history. By Stacy M. BrownOriginally appeared in NNPA Florida’s Board […]
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“Unbearable”: Doctors treating trans kids are leaving Texas, exacerbating adolescent care crisis
By William Melhado Originally appeared in the Texas Tribune Texas doctors fear a new era of government intrusion into medicine as lawmakers ban transition care for kids following prohibitions on […]
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Breaking the Cycle of Student Hunger During Summer
By Maya Pottiger Originally appeared in Word in Black With 32% of Black families needing help feeding school-age kids, organizations like Connecting Kids to Meals pick up the slack when […]
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Dr. Frederick D. Haynes, III named successor to Rev. Jesse Jackson as President and CEO of Rainbow PUSH Coalition
By Lena Foster Civil rights activist and leader Rev. Jesse Jackson officially announced Dr. Frederick Douglass Haynes, III, as the new President and CEO of Rainbow PUSH Coalition on Sunday, […]
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Kappa Kamp Leadership Program Hosts 28th Annual Enrichment Camp for Boys Ages 12-16 at Paul Quinn College in Dallas, TX
Maurice A. West, Kappa League Dallas Director, is geared up to host the 28th Annual Kappa Kamp at Paul Quinn College, July 23-29, 2023. Kappa Kamp is an enrichment camp […]
