By Patrick O’Donnell Derrick Mcatee flips the “on” switch of his electric clippers as a student settles into the barber chair in the basement of George Washington High School in […]
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School safety, tutoring and hair: These are some of the new education laws that go into effect this year
By Brian Lopez Originally appeared in the Texas Tribune Lawmakers failed to pass legislation on school vouchers or teacher raises this year, but they approved other education-related laws like an […]
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Slavery, Civil Rights, and the Labor Movement
The year 2023 has been a consequential one for the labor movement in the US. President Biden signed a bill in late-2022 to block the then-impending national rail strike, which […]
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PragerU & Revisionism’s Effect on Black American History
Detractors of critical race theory have pushed for the inclusion of alternate courses, such as those provided by institutions like PragerU. With these courses offering a heavily skewed perspective of […]
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Black Women Are Saving Us All
By Liz Courquet-Lesaulnier Originally appeared in Word in Black Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and Georgia election workers Shaye Moss and Ruby Freeman are “steering this nation to safety.” […]
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Why This Teacher Spent $4,200 on Classroom Supplies
By Maya Pottiger Originally appeared in Word in Black From pencils and notebooks to tables and chairs, low-paid teachers are shelling out big bucks for necessities their schools won’t provide. […]
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Climate Change Denial in Texas Schools Remains Major Concern
Earlier in the year, the Texas Board of Education altered internal guidance and lowered standards for lessons on climate science. In turn, this prompted a renewed effort from both advocate […]
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Shekinah Legacy Holdings and Scottie Smith Family Foundation Launch $1.5M Real Estate Education Initiative in South Dallas
Shekinah Legacy Holdings, in a groundbreaking partnership with the Scottie Smith Family Foundation, has proudly announced a $1.5 million initiative aimed at empowering the South Dallas community with knowledge and […]
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Merge Media Academy welcomes its first student as early enrollment begins for its inaugural 10-month digital media program
Merge Media Academy, the leading institution for digital arts and new media education, is thrilled to announce that the first student has enrolled in their trailblazing 10-month Online Digital Media […]
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Arkansas Education Department Withdraws Credit for AP African American Studies
As several states undertake concerted efforts to circumscribe the boundaries of what educators can impart concerning race, gender, and sexuality, Arkansas has emerged as a new focal point in this […]
