The head of the nation’s largest teachers’ union says she is worried about the ongoing teacher shortage, namely among Black educators, who studies show are more likely to consider leaving […]
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To Close the HBCU Gender Gap, Help Black Boys Find Their “Spark”
Supporting HBCUs to recruit more young men and strengthen the pipeline for the next generation of Black educators can help to retain Black teachers and inspire every student to connect and engage with their education.
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Trump’s DEI Rollback and Its Ripple Effect on K-12 EducationÂ
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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The Growing Popularity of Black Folks and Yoga
At a time where people are starting to expand their concern for their holistic wellness, the practice of yoga and mindfulness has become more popular than ever. In the 2023 […]
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Why Are Teachers So Unhappy?
High-poverty school teachers experience higher levels of stress and frustration than their colleagues in more affluent districts due to poverty, chronic absenteeism, and mental health issues, as well as disengaged parents, student disruptions, and school administrators who do not support them.
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The Top 3 Challenges Facing Black Teachers
By Maya Pottiger Overall teacher well-being has returned to pre-pandemic levels, but Black teachers are struggling. It’s been a tumultuous couple of years for teachers, but things are finally looking […]
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Here’s How We Recruit and Retain More Black Teachers
By Maya Pottiger Originally appeared in Word in Black Only 52% of teachers of color say they’re in it for the long haul, but strategies like loan forgiveness could help. […]