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.
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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.
Posted inWord In Black
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.
Posted inWord In Black
Trump Administration’s Education Department Shake-Up Sparks Lawsuit
The Trump administration’s dismantling of the Department of Education is being challenged in federal court by the state of New York and a coalition of school districts, advocacy organizations, and unions, who argue that the changes are “unpredictable, chaotic, and unprofessional” and will harm millions of students, particularly those from low-income backgrounds and students with disabilities.
Posted inEducation
Bridging the Endowment Gap: Empowering HBCUs for a Brighter Future
HBCUs have historically had smaller endowments than PWIs due to structural inequities, but recent efforts have recognized the importance of strengthening HBCU endowments to increase their competitiveness and resilience, while also providing flexible, unrestricted funds to address urgent needs.
Posted inEducation
Black Students Thriving in Schools: Five Reasons to Stay Empowered
Despite the many challenges Black students face in the K-12 education system, there are five bright spots to celebrate: Black male teachers are helping Black children improve in schools, the Reading Rainbow show has made a comeback with a new host, more Black students are graduating on time, SNAP benefits have been restored, and Black students are still applying to college.
Posted inLGBTQIA+
Blueprint for Change: Saving Trans Lives Beyond a Day of Mourning
The Transgender Day of Remembrance should be a call to action, not just a moment of mourning, and communities should take practical steps to protect Black trans lives and create a Blueprint for Change.
Posted inEducation
Trump Administration Proposes Ending Racial Equity Reporting in Special Education
The Department of Education is considering ending a decades-old requirement for states to report data on racial inequities in special education, which advocates say would weaken protections for Black students with disabilities and make it harder for states to rectify racial disparities.
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Political Education: A Necessity for Black Children’s Empowerment
Black children in America deserve the freedom of a full, complete, enjoyable, and unencumbered childhood, and political education can help them understand the systems shaping their lives and empower them to make sense of what they experience.