Black parents are increasingly concerned about their children’s safety and well-being in America’s education system due to recent incidents of racial harassment and Trump’s re-election, and experts recommend strategies such as knowing school policies, documenting incidents, seeking mental health support, and knowing advocacy and legal resources.
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20 Inspirational Quotes to Start Black Students Strong in 2025
20 Inspirational Quotes to Start Black Students Strong in 2025 provide words of encouragement and wisdom to uplift and foster a sense of identity and pride in Black students.
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How to Make Report Cards Less Stressful for Black Students
Teachers can use report card time to foster resilience, growth, and support for Black students by encouraging open and affirming conversations, setting realistic and personalized goals, providing access to resources and support networks, and fostering a positive growth mindset.
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Black Representation in Tech Matters to Special Education
Special education teachers are turning to artificial intelligence to customize lesson plans and help students with disabilities, but the lack of representation of people of color in AI development may lead to racial and cultural blind spots.
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7 Creative Ways to Teach Black Students About KwanzaaÂ
It’s the time of year when educators have a chance to spotlight Kwanzaa — a vibrant, week-long celebration of African culture and Black pride observed from December 26 to January […]
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What Illinois Ticket Crackdown Means for Black Students
A 16-year-old student in Illinois was issued a $200 fine for damaging a fence, sparking a debate over school-based ticketing and its disproportionate impact on Black students, leading to a formal civil rights complaint and a statewide investigation.
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Why Culturally Relevant Education Can’t Wait
Public school educators are increasingly focusing on culturally relevant education to create safe spaces for Black students, as they are entrusted to educational institutions that were not engineered with their unique challenges in mind.
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Kids Bored In Class? Go With The Flo-CabularyÂ
by Quintessa Williams Can hip-hop help transform the academic experience for Black K-12 students across the country? Flocabulary, an online learning platform that infuses culturally relevant, hip-hop-based content into academic lessons, […]
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How Tim Walz’s Educational Policies Benefited Black K-12 Students
by Quintessa Williams Kamala Harris is making history as the first woman of Black and South Asian descent to be the Democratic presidential nominee. Her chosen vice presidential pick, Gov. Tim […]
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Anti-DEI Laws Could Make the Black Doctor Shortage Even Worse
The Supreme Court’s ban on affirmative action and anti-diversity laws in red-state states are threatening to keep promising Black students out of medical schools, leading to a shortage of Black doctors and a negative impact on the health of the community.