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?
The month of June holds consequential significance in Black history in America. Juneteenth – while a celebration of the true realization of freedom for enslaved Black folk across the South […]
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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 […]
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Centering Education in the Reparations Conversation
By Maya Pottiger Experts say the injustice doled out to generations of Black people in the nation’s K-12 schools needs to be atoned for — and they’re taking their cues […]
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Champions are built in the off season
By Giani Clarkson Championships are built in the off-season. Well, the final school bell has rang for many students nationwide, and lockers were slammed closed one last time. Students will […]
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This Organization Is Out to Amplify the Voices of Queer Students — and Keep Them Safe
By Maya Pottiger Through its Youth Voices program and EduGuides, It Gets Better EDU is empowering the next generation of queer students. It was 2010. Everyone from President Barack Obama […]
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Celeste Saves the City
Dallas resident Courtney Kelly has not only brought awareness to STEM-related careers with her new book but showcased her life story through the portrayal of the main character, Celeste. “The […]