Texas’ Black students face unequal academic support and discipline, and while some believe the state’s new voucher program will help them, others worry it will drain money from public schools and benefit majority-white private schools.
Tag: Education
Posted inTexas Tribune
Trump Issues Executive Order on Elections, Sparking Legal Challenges
President Donald Trump issued an executive order giving the U.S. Postal Service unprecedented oversight over mail-in voting, which experts say is unlikely to be implemented in time for the November election and will likely face legal challenges.
Posted inWord In Black
Democratic Action Needed to Save Black and Brown Students’ Schools
School closures are being decided in an anti-democratic way, disproportionately harming Black and Brown students, and democratic action is needed to ensure that communities have the power to decide the fate of their neighborhood schools.
Posted inTexas Tribune
Thousands of Texas Students Lose College Credits, Costing Time and Money
Thousands of Texas community college students are losing transfer credits each year, resulting in increased education costs and delayed graduation, due to courses not counting towards their degree or not meeting grade requirements.
Posted inWord In Black
New Study Shows Progress in Race Relations, Unity in the US
New research from the Brookings Institution and the National Collaborative for Health Equity shows that Americans are rejecting explicit racial bias and building meaningful relationships across racial lines, indicating a nation evolving, healing, and yearning for unity.
Posted inKellogg Racial Healing
The Importance of Racial Healing Spaces on College Campuses
Black students on college campuses are finding racial healing spaces in courses, student organizations, and historically Black spaces, which provide them with a sense of vulnerability, respect, and affirmation of their identities.
Posted inReal Estate
Controversy Surrounds Dallas City Hall Demolition Plans
The debate over the demolition of a city-owned building in Dallas has sparked a larger conversation about public trust, fiscal priorities, and the role of city leadership, with many residents concerned about the $1 billion price tag and the potential economic impact of the decision.
Posted inTexas Tribune
University of North Texas Cuts Linguistics Degrees and Women’s Studies Program
The University of North Texas is cutting or consolidating more than 70 academic programs, minors and certificates in order to close a $45 million budget shortfall, including phasing out its linguistics degrees and eliminating a women’s and gender studies master’s program.
Posted inWord In Black
Black School Counselors: A Vital but Dwindling Resource for Students
Black school guidance counselors are needed to provide culturally relevant support to Black students, but their numbers are declining, leaving many students without the guidance and encouragement they need to succeed.
Posted inWord In Black
Excellence without Equity: Black Women’s Academic and Financial Struggles
Black women have been praised for their accomplishments, but often receive symbolic praise without the resources to back it up, such as funding for nonprofits, capital for entrepreneurs, and financial aid for higher education.
