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 […]
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Texas Premier Technology Institute, Inc. Awarded $250,000 In Funding to Provide Scholarships to Qualifying North Texas Students
 Texas Premier Technology Institute, Inc. (TPTI), a non-profit licensed Technology Career Training School in Texas, is proud to continue making dreams come true for students on their educational journey through […]
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The Summer Slide
In much of Texas, and across the nation, the countdown is officially over. Millions of children are collectively rejoicing, as they celebrate the end of the academic year and the […]
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Meet Toast for Charity founders Dr. Lamar and Lauren Quinn
By Raven Jordan As school lets out for the summer and high school students prepare to head off for college, Toast for Charity is ready to celebrate during the Giving […]
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What’s the Biggest Problem for K-12 Schools in Texas?
K-12 schools have had a challenging few years. From the COVID-19 pandemic to online schooling, students, teachers and parents have had to juggle and navigate the unknown. There are several […]
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It’s Time to Stand Up for Black Trans and Nonbinary Students
By Maya Pottiger Originally appeared in Word in Black Barely six months into 2023, there have already been 80 anti-trans bills passed around the country. This is a more than 200% increase […]
