By Joseph Williams Originally appeared in Word in Black The Choice Center, a Baltimore-area program, diverts at-risk youths away from trouble and towards more positive outcomes. In Eric Ford’s world, […]
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HBCUs Revamping Admissions Policies Amid Affirmative Action Decision
By Stacy M. Brown Originally appeared in Word in Black HBCUs reportedly are gearing up to become more selective, aiming to maintain the quality of education they provide. In the wake […]
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Funding (or lack there of) in Texas Education and beyond
During his 2020 presidential campaign, one of the pillars Joe Biden consistently spoke on was education and the changes that would be made under his leadership. He even had his […]
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As schools rely on tutoring to rebound from learning loss, finding tutors proves difficult
By Shakhzod Yuldoshboev School-age children’s learning progress continues to reverberate in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to a 2023 meta-analysis of evidence from developed countries published in the […]
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Dallas ISD parents unclear on why clear backpacks are needed for pre-K and elementary students
By Lena Foster Dallas ISD is requiring all students, including preschoolers as young as 3-year-olds, to carry a clear backpack as part of the district’s “ongoing effort to ensure safer […]
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Ditching Chemicals for Banana Fiber, Weave Hair Goes Green
By Maya Richard-Craven Originally appeared in Word in Black At the end of high school I started wearing synthetic hair extensions. All of my Black friends wore extensions, Black women […]
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Kappa Kamp Leadership Program Hosts 28th Annual Enrichment Camp for Boys Ages 12-16 at Paul Quinn College in Dallas, TX
Maurice A. West, Kappa League Dallas Director, is geared up to host the 28th Annual Kappa Kamp at Paul Quinn College, July 23-29, 2023. Kappa Kamp is an enrichment camp […]
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The Top 3 Challenges Facing Black Teachers
By Maya Pottiger Overall teacher well-being has returned to pre-pandemic levels, but Black teachers are struggling. It’s been a tumultuous couple of years for teachers, but things are finally looking […]
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Average student loan payments to top $200 once resumed
By Chris Horymski Millions of student loan borrowers will soon be adding a monthly student loan payment on top of the other household bills like credit cards and car loans. […]
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Summer Camp Inflation and Why Accessibility for Black Students is Crucial
In 2022, summer camp prices rose by more than half nationwide. And amidst another wave of inflation hitting the US economy, prices for summer programming are up at varying rates […]
