By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia In communities across America, the disparity in high school graduation rates between Black students and their counterparts of other racial backgrounds has […]
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School safety, tutoring and hair: These are some of the new education laws that go into effect this year
By Brian Lopez Originally appeared in the Texas Tribune Lawmakers failed to pass legislation on school vouchers or teacher raises this year, but they approved other education-related laws like an […]
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Merge Media Academy welcomes its first student as early enrollment begins for its inaugural 10-month digital media program
Merge Media Academy, the leading institution for digital arts and new media education, is thrilled to announce that the first student has enrolled in their trailblazing 10-month Online Digital Media […]
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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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The Importance of Mental Health for K-12 Students
By Scott Blair Mental health can affect your ability to learn, academic achievement, and how you form relationships. It can also affect stress levels and physical health which can affect […]
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Texas Premier Technology Institute, Inc. Awarded $250,000 In Funding to Provide Scholarships to Qualifying North Texas Students
Texas Premier Technology Institute, Inc. (TPTI), a non-profit licensed Technology Career Training School in Texas, is proud to continue making dreams come true for students on their educational journey through […]
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Did Dallas ISD’s sale of the segregated Fred Douglass School seal Gilbert-Emory’s fate?
By Sujata Dand, Dallas Free Press Emmanuel Glover loves music and art. So much so that when it came to buying their first home, Glover and his wife, Sarah Ashitey, […]
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The Impact of Hunger on K-12 Education
Food impacts many aspects of life, and one of the most significant effects food (or lack thereof) has is on education. Students who are inadequately fed don’t have the same […]
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Classroom Restrictions Ask Black, LGBTQ+ Teachers to ‘Erase’ Identities
By Maya Pottiger Originally appeared in Word in Black Across the country, 17 states now have restrictions on discussing gender and race in the classroom. It’s jeopardizing the teacher pipeline. […]
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Reporter’s Notebook: Schools Are Tracking Everything Students Do
Originally appeared in Word in Black I learned a lot about student data privacy at SXSW EDU. Here are the key takeaways. By Maya Pottiger If you’re confused about or […]