Lead exposure remains a concern in American schools, with some cities still struggling to provide safe drinking water and others with outdated infrastructure.
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The Truth Must Be Told About Black History
The truth must be told about Black history in order to build a more unified, harmonious, and peaceful society.
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AI in Schools: Revolution or Risk for Black Students?
By Joseph Williams Originally appeared in Word in Black Hailed as cutting-edge technology that will revolutionize teaching, next-generation artificial intelligence is coming to a classroom near you — if it […]
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Culturally Blind Standardized Tests? More Like Culturally Biased
By Joseph Williams Originally appeared in Word in Black As students nationwide begin to take standardized assessment tests in the coming weeks, a new report argues the exams shortchange students of color […]
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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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Why We Need Diverse Books in Schools
By Maya Pottiger Originally appeared in Word in Black Books banned nationwide are most likely to have LGBTQ+ content, characters of color, and themes of race, racism, rights, or activism. […]
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Department of Education Announces $63 Million in School Grants
The Department of Education said it is working to create new programs or expand existing community schools.
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Should Black Parents Trust Schools to Teach Their Kids How to Read?
by Maya Pottiger Originally appeared in Word in Black Between summer camp, family vacations, and partaking in some well-deserved rest and relaxation, reading is often not at the top of […]
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It’s not just COVID-19: Why Texas faces a teacher shortage
By Brian Lopez Over the last two years, Texas’ public education system has been through the wringer, from shifting to online classes and debates about making masks mandatory to the […]