Black female superintendents are putting in work to create safe and nurturing school environments that help kids thrive. The COVID-19 pandemic may be fading in the rearview mirror for many, […]
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Suicides Are Up Among Black Youths. Is Anyone Paying Attention?
Researchers studying suicide haven’t included enough Black people, but one study points the finger at a familiar cause for a rising rate among Black youths: racism. By Jennifer Porter Gore […]
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The most common mental health diagnoses among teens in the US
By Ali Hickerson In January 2024, thousands of people earnestly responded to Elmo when the “Sesame Street” puppet prompted a mental health check-in on social media, asking, “How is everybody […]
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Amid high rents, eviction filings in major Texas cities soar above pre-pandemic levels
By Joshua Fechter, The Texas Tribune Feb. 16, 2024 “Amid high rents, eviction filings in major Texas cities soar above pre-pandemic levels” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a […]
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When Afrofuturism Enters the Classroom
By Joseph Williams Originally appeared in Word in Black This story is part of “Black to the Future,” a series that examines how Afrofuturism pushes us to imagine and create a world […]
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Texans face a bigger burden than ever to pay rent, study finds
By Joshua Fechter, The Texas Tribune Jan. 25, 2024 “Texans face a bigger burden than ever to pay rent, study finds” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, […]
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Animal shelter populations are up—here’s why and how shelters are responding
By Colleen Kilday From hosting virtual happy hours to baking bread, people turned to creative ways to resolve their loneliness during the COVID-19 pandemic. One remedy—considered by 1 in 5 […]
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As offices sit empty and housing costs soar, some Texas developers are converting workspaces into apartments
By Joshua Fechter, The Texas Tribune Dec. 6, 2023 “As offices sit empty and housing costs soar, some Texas developers are converting workspaces into apartments” was first published by The […]
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Are Four-Day School Weeks the Future?
Several cash-strapped districts are switching to four-day school weeks as a temporary staffing fix, but experts warn that it may not be an effective solution for long-term retention and recruitment.