Top Stories for Wednesday, May 7th, 2025 Check Out Black Dandyism Local News Coming Up Tomorrow National News The 89th Legislature Finance K-12 Education Sports Tourism Entertainment Word In Black […]
Tag: Education
Posted inEducation
5 Things You Can Do to Support Public Education Today
Public education in America is at a crossroads, with schools facing political attacks and funding threats, but also opportunities for representation and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
Posted inEducation
Why We Need to Protect Pell Grants for Black Students
Congress is considering a bill that would raise the number of credit hours students must take to qualify for the maximum Pell Grant from 12 to 15 per semester, which could leave low-income students unsure if a bachelor’s degree is financially within reach.
Posted inCommunity
Monday Newsletter: May 5, 2025
Top Stories for Monday, May 5th, 2025 School Vouchers Are Law National News The 89th Legislature Culture K-12 Education Spiritual Entertainment Editorial Upcoming Local Events
Posted inWord In Black
Will AI Close or Widen the Digital Gap? The Impact on Dallas Public Education
Dallas ISD is integrating AI into the classroom to enhance teaching, learning, and assessment, while also addressing concerns over equity, bias, and the potential impact on students, with the goal of creating a fair and inclusive environment.
Posted inWord In Black
How a Black Astronaut’s Historic Spacewalk Deepened His Faith
Dr. Bernard Harris, a physician, astronaut, philanthropist, scuba diver, and author, is being honored by NASA as the newest member of its Hall of Fame, and is using his experiences to encourage young people to embrace STEM subjects and dream big.
Posted inHomepage
Friday Newsletter: May 2, 2025
Top Stories for Friday, May 2nd, 2025 Today’s Editor Pick Coming This Weekend National News The 89th Legislature Check out our Latest E-Edition K-12 Education HBCU News Entertainment Editorial Upcoming […]
Posted inEducation
When Higher Ed Turns Its Back, Black K-12 Students Lose Hope
The Trump administration’s anti-DEI efforts have already begun to reshape higher education, potentially leading to fewer Black students seeing themselves as college students, enrolling, and arriving less prepared when they do.
Posted inWord In Black
Kennesaw State University Deactivates Black Studies Program Amidst DEI Cuts
Kennesaw State University has administratively deactivated the Black Studies, Philosophy, and Technical Communication majors due to low enrollment, despite the program’s 20-year history and 25% Black student population.
Posted inHBCU
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.