By Chris Horymski Millions of student loan borrowers will soon be adding a monthly student loan payment on top of the other household bills like credit cards and car loans. […]
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History of affirmative action in higher education
By Joseph Lamour On June 29, 2023, the Supreme Court ruled in two cases—regarding Harvard and the University of North Carolina’s admissions practices—that using race as a factor for college […]
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CAMP EXPOSURE RETURNS TO DFW
Camp Exposure announced its fourth annual Educational Football Camp, a three-day exclusive overnight camp designed to empower participants in their personal and professional growth, enabling them to explore their identity, […]
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Summer Camp Inflation and Why Accessibility for Black Students is Crucial
As summer camp has become more expensive amidst inflation, the vast benefit provided to Black/non-white students is under threat as activities in the summer could become class-divided. In 2022, summer […]
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If Discrimination Had a Yearbook, SCOTUS Would Win ‘Most Likely to Succeed’
By Patrick Washington Originally appeared in Word in Black The Supreme Court’s ruling on affirmative action lets “any mini Karen with a social media account” claim discrimination and strip rights […]
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Supreme Court Strikes Down Affirmative Action
NNPA NEWS — “By gutting equitable access to our country’s higher education system, today’s majority conservative Supreme Court ruled against Black and Brown students’ access to the American Dream,” said Jessica […]
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20 Years After Tasby v Moses’ Resolution, is Segregation in Dallas Schools Truly Dead?
June marked the 20th anniversary of the official resolution and dismissal of Tasby v. Moses, a court case that started a decades-long judicial oversight of Dallas Independent School District to […]
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Creating the Next Generation of Black Teachers
By Maya Pottiger Originally appeared in Word in Black The Black Educators Initiative is on a mission to train 750 Black teachers by 2024. Before Kiana Beamon started teaching, there […]
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Texas’ pick to lead Houston’s schools used aggressive, polarizing methods in Dallas
Mike Miles has wasted no time in restructuring schools and proposing administrative layoffs. The changes are designed to pay teachers at struggling schools more if their students show improvement. Mike […]
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The Importance of Mental Health for K-12 Students
By Scott Blair Mental health can affect your ability to learn, academic achievement, and how you form relationships. It can also affect stress levels and physical health which can affect […]