In 2026, K-12 public schools will still be grappling with the same education issues, including Trump’s attempts to dismantle the Department of Education, increased immigration battles, and the integration of AI in classrooms.
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Black Parents Increasingly Choose Alternatives as Public Schools Struggle
Black parents are increasingly choosing to homeschool their children due to concerns about public school safety, lack of resources, and systemic racism, and are encouraged to explore other educational options before the Department of Education is dismantled.
Posted inTexas Tribune
State Funding for Private Pre-K in Texas Limited to Low-Income Families
Texas’ private school voucher program will provide up to $10,800 per year for families to send their children to private pre-K, but only those who already qualify for free public pre-K will be eligible.
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Supreme Court Threatens Black Educational Futures with SAVE Plan Dismantling
The Biden administration’s SAVE plan, which provides affordable student debt relief to millions of borrowers, is under threat by a proposed settlement between the Trump administration and the State of Missouri, which would disproportionately harm Black borrowers and make it difficult to cancel student debt for the next 10 years.
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Trump’s Racist Remarks About Somalis Spark Outrage
Donald Trump’s racist remarks about Somali immigrants during a cabinet meeting have sparked outrage, with many condemning his anti-Blackness and the normalization of white supremacy in the US.
Posted inWord In Black
Gift Ideas: Empowering and Thought-Provoking Black Books for the Holidays
Black books make the perfect holiday gift, offering readers a range of nonfiction and fiction titles that explore themes of resilience, identity, culture, and community.
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Teacher Preparation Programs Failing to Diversify Teaching Force
The National Council on Teacher Quality report reveals that teacher preparation programs in the US are not doing enough to recruit and support diverse cohorts of teachers, resulting in a lack of diversity in the teaching profession and hindering the academic, social, and emotional growth of students.
Posted inTexas Tribune
Texas to Establish Turning Point USA Chapters in Every High School
Texas has partnered with Turning Point USA to create chapters of the right-wing organization on every high school campus in the state, with Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick expecting “meaningful disciplinary action” against any school that stands in the way.
Posted inTexas Tribune
Texas Democrats Face Tough Decisions After Supreme Court Redistricting Ruling
The Supreme Court has allowed Texas to use the new congressional map in 2026, which will favor Republicans in the midterm elections and has caused Democratic incumbents to face tough decisions about their reelection plans.
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Consumers Urged to Boycott Retailers Supporting Racist Policies
A consumer boycott targeting Amazon, Home Depot, and Target has been launched to protest their participation in the oppression of people of color, and to encourage consumers to support smaller businesses owned by Black, Brown, and Indigenous people.