By Brian Lopez Originally appeared in the Texas Tribune Texas banned more books from school libraries this past year than any other state in the nation, targeting titles centering on […]
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Black Parents Report Barriers To Afterschool Programs
By Maya Pottiger Word in Black For the last 18 years, Youth Empowerment Solutions, or YES, has enabled kids in Michigan to make a difference in their community. The program, run […]
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The Books Black Teachers are Requesting for Their Classes
By Maya Pottiger As with the start of every school year, teachers put out requests for help with classroom supplies, through Amazon lists, DonorsChoose projects, and other avenues. Books have […]
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Supporting Special Education Scholars in College
By Dr. Giani Clarkson Can I tell you a secret? Alright…here I go. I always cry at high school graduations. Some people may cry at weddings or baby showers, but […]
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Colorism, Texturism & Its Impact on Education
While awareness has grown around colorism and texturism, a deeper discussion should be had about their impact on Black kids’ ability to learn while maintaining their culture.
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Next Dallas track phenom 7-year-old Dakota White is coming
The next transcendent women’s track star is training for her time to dominate the sport. Before her time, however, 7-year-old Dakota White is focused on being a child, while intently […]
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I Am Becoming a Dinosaur…and No One Seems to Care
By Dr. Giani Clarkson I love urban education. It means the world to me. I love the challenges, the ups and downs, the rewards. Nothing warms my heart more than […]
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Digital Equity
By Sean Reed It is worth commending local policymakers’ current efforts to solve our City’s digital divide, as there are still 120,000 Dallas residents that are without a broadband subscription […]
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PRESS ROOM: Autism influencer Jeremiah Josey releases a new book about his experience as a Black man with autism.
An important addition to autism literature and a much-needed voice for autistic people of color. Shawnee, KS – Autism influencer Jeremiah Josey’s new book, Here’s What I Want You to […]
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Post COVID-19: The Impact of Online Learning
By Brahmani Tirumalaraju After the COVID-19 breakout, the nation-wide implementation and procedures of online learning/school has witnessed both aspects of the coin since early 2020. The positive side being the […]