Texas’s Senate Bill 12, which bans public K-12 schools from authorizing student clubs based on sexual orientation or gender identity, has created confusion and tension in schools, with teachers and students struggling to navigate the restrictions and find clarity.
Category: Education
Posted inHBCU
HBCU Football Programs Grapple with Consequences of Money Games
Grambling State coach Mickey Joseph has reignited the conversation about the fairness of money games in HBCU football, where FCS programs receive large payouts in exchange for playing against top-level college football teams, and whether the reward is worth the potential risk of injury and humiliation.
Posted inNational
Environmental Justice and Reparations: A Call for Comprehensive Solutions
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore’s recent executive order has established a unified approach to environmental justice, creating an Interagency Environmental Justice and Equity Advisory Council to coordinate government efforts and maximize funding opportunities, while also acknowledging the disproportionate impact of climate change on frontline communities.
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This College Chaplain Fills the Pews by Teaching, not Preaching
Minister Lawrence Lockett Jr. has grown the attendance of Morgan State University’s chapel services from 25 to over 200 students, by changing the service time to accommodate students’ schedules and engaging them in a variety of activities throughout the week.
Posted inEducation
Why Aren’t Our Students Coming to Class Anymore?
Chronic absenteeism in US schools has nearly doubled since the pandemic began, with low-income and minority students disproportionately affected, and public schools losing over 1 million students to private and homeschool options, while education leaders are testing strategies to reverse these trends.
Posted inNational
War on Children: Trump Administration’s Damaging Policies Exposed
The Trump administration’s policies are harming children by cutting funding for after-school programs, food aid, and healthcare, and by eviscerating the federal Department of Education, which is a direct assault on children’s health, development, and dignity.
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When Budgets Fail Students: How School Funding Gaps Widen Inequities
Texas quietly slashed $607 million from public school budgets in October 2024, specifically funds that had supported special education, leaving vulnerable students at risk and creating a troubling landscape for South Dallas families.
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Katrina Closed Their HBCU. So This Professor Opened Doors
After Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, Coppin State University in Baltimore opened its doors to Dillard University students, providing them with a safe haven, financial assistance, and the opportunity to continue their education.
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How a Dallas Charter School is Confronting the Barriers That Drive Students Away
Evolution Academy Charter School is a dropout recovery center that is using flexibility, relationships, and relevance to reduce chronic absenteeism and increase graduation rates for disadvantaged students.
Posted inSports
Dallas Mavericks and Paul Quinn College Launch Groundbreaking Sports Management Major
The Dallas Mavericks and Paul Quinn College have partnered to launch a new Mavs Sports Management Major, which will provide students with a direct path into the sports industry and help promote social justice and racial equity in the region.
