President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order to dismantle the Department of Education, which will likely harm Black students and their access to education.
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Title I Funding in Limbo: What’s at Stake for Black Students
A Baltimore judge has temporarily blocked Trump’s DEI ban, but experts warn that federal funding may still be at risk for schools serving low-income and predominantly Black students.
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Black Students Are Punished More, Then Expected to Succeed
Black students are disproportionately punished with disciplinary actions, leading to decreased academic performance and a widening achievement gap between Black and white students.
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Ringing the Alarm for Civil Rights Data in Schools
The Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) is a critical tool for tracking disparities in educational access, and advocates are fighting to preserve it amid threats from the Trump administration to remove it from federal agencies.
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Sorry, Your Kid Probably Doesn’t Read Proficiently
According to the National Center for Education Statistics, only 30% of all fourth graders and 29% of all eighth graders nationwide scored at or above proficient in reading, with Black students being the most affected, highlighting a need for better instructional strategies and more resources in under-resourced schools.
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Teaching Truth is Under Attack – Experts Say Be Cautious
With the removal of all diversity, equity, and inclusion programs by President Donald Trump, educators must be cautious when teaching Black history, as states like Florida, Texas, and Utah have made it clear they will not be protecting or pushing any efforts to teach Black history.
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Trump’s DEI Rollback and Its Ripple Effect on K-12 Education
Donald Trump’s executive order to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives could have devastating consequences for Black students’ academic and emotional well-being, and communities need to organize to put meaningful resources behind diversifying education.
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Finding Racial Healing in an HBCU Sanctuary
Spelman College student is reporting on racial healing efforts on campus, highlighting the importance of honest conversations about race and identity, and the need to dismantle systemic racism.
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When School Choice Becomes ‘Picking Your Poison’
Black parents face challenges in choosing a school for their children due to racial inequalities and systemic injustice, with most underfunded schools in diverse neighborhoods lacking critical resources and predominantly white schools offering advanced courses and experienced teachers.
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Educator Launches National Association for Black Microschool Leaders
Microschooling, a transformative educational model, has gained popularity since the pandemic, particularly among Black students, and the National Association of Black Microschool Leaders is hosting a virtual forum to raise awareness and equip individuals to close the educational gaps faced by Black students.