Understanding concepts such as savings, credit, inflation, and deflation can help individuals see how money works and how it affects their lives, while also recognizing the importance of balancing money and power to achieve economic success.
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Why We Need to Protect Pell Grants for Black Students
Congress is considering a bill that would raise the number of credit hours students must take to qualify for the maximum Pell Grant from 12 to 15 per semester, which could leave low-income students unsure if a bachelor’s degree is financially within reach.
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Monday Newsletter: May 5, 2025
Top Stories for Monday, May 5th, 2025 School Vouchers Are Law National News The 89th Legislature Culture K-12 Education Spiritual Entertainment Editorial Upcoming Local Events
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Will AI Close or Widen the Digital Gap? The Impact on Dallas Public Education
Dallas ISD is integrating AI into the classroom to enhance teaching, learning, and assessment, while also addressing concerns over equity, bias, and the potential impact on students, with the goal of creating a fair and inclusive environment.
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Preserved by Purpose: A Mother’s Wisdom
Lisa-Lin Burke’s poignant piece, “Mother’s Day: my day of dread” shares her journey of coping with the loss of her mother and the importance of embracing the love and lessons we can learn from our mothers, whether they are alive or deceased.
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Friday Newsletter: May 2, 2025
Top Stories for Friday, May 2nd, 2025 Today’s Editor Pick Coming This Weekend National News The 89th Legislature Check out our Latest E-Edition K-12 Education HBCU News Entertainment Editorial Upcoming […]
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Wednesday Newsletter: April 30, 2025
Top Stories for Wednesday, April 30th, 2025 News Politics Education Health
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J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge Fuels Financial Education for United Way of Dallas
J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge is returning to downtown Dallas on May 8, 2025, to benefit United Way of Metropolitan Dallas, with over 2,500 employees from more than 80 companies participating in the 3.5-mile race to support the non-profit’s efforts to increase the number of young adults who earn a livable wage in North Texas.
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Sunscreen Essential for Black People: Misconceptions About Melanin, Skin Cancer, and the Dangers of UV Exposure
Black people are not immune to the dangers of UV radiation, and should use sunscreen to protect themselves from skin cancer, premature aging, and immune suppression.
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The City of Dallas, Communities of Color and Future of Artificial Intelligence Integration
The City of Dallas’ Chief Data Officer and Chief Information Officer presented an update on the city’s plans to integrate artificial intelligence, which includes the use of facial recognition technology by the police department, raising concerns about bias and privacy.
