By Joshua Fechter, The Texas Tribune Nov. 29, 2023 “Despite strong economy, Texas cities grapple with excess office space” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media […]
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For Black Students, the Pandemic Made Everything Worse
By Aziah Siid Originally appeared in Word in Black From the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, educators warned about the need to support school children during such a difficult and […]
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Small businesses can still apply for the Employee Retention Tax Credit—here’s what you need to know
By Barry Eitel Did your small business keep employees on your payroll through the pandemic? Congratulations! You may be eligible for a tax credit from the Internal Revenue Service. The […]
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Voucher proposal spurs mix of excitement, wariness in Texas home schooling community
By Keaton Peters, The Texas Tribune Oct. 20, 2023 “Voucher proposal spurs mix of excitement, wariness in Texas home schooling community” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, […]
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ACT Scores for Black Kids Drop to New Lows
By Aziah Siid Originally appeared in Word in Black From annual high-stakes state testing to high school exit exams, standardized testing is a part of student life in the United […]
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This Device to Diagnose COVID-19 Doesn’t Always Work on Black People
By Alexa Spencer Originally appeared in Word in Black As the Black community grapples with the ongoing impact of COVID-19, research shows that the faultiness of pulse oximeters on dark-skinned […]
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Homeless in Texas
By Scott Blair Texas has around 26,000 homeless people, and Dallas has the largest homeless population in the state. The worst part is that the numbers are going up. There […]
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Fostering A Culture of Connectedness and Mental Health in K-12 Schools and HBCUs
By Adam Powell There’s an old saying, “when White people get a cold, Black people get pneumonia.” Never has this saying been more accurate than when looking at the differing […]
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Study Reveals ‘Crisis’ in New Police Training In America
Originally appeared in NNPA By Stacy M. Brown Issued by the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF), the report found that nearly half of the agencies responding to the survey agreed […]
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The Teacher Shortage in Texas (What You Need to Know)
By Scott Blair There’s an argument over whether there’s a teacher shortage or not in Texas. However, if you dig deeper into the numbers, evidence points to yes, there is. […]