As children return to school this year, teachers and families will face more than just academic challenges. Increasingly, they must also navigate the emotional and behavioral aftermath of Adverse Childhood […]
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Preserved by Purpose: Back to School and Back to Prayer
This Back-to-School Prayer is a communication with God, asking for peace, wisdom, safety, and protection for students, staff, and faculty as they begin a new school year.
Posted inEducation
Start Strong, Stay Ready: Dallas ISD Hosts Back to School Kickoff Aug. 2
Dallas ISD is hosting a Back to School Kickoff event on August 2nd to help families register their students, connect with campus staff, and get the resources they need for the upcoming school year.
Posted inOpinion
The Big Lie of the Big Beautiful Bill: A Death Sentence Disguised in Patriotism
The “Big Beautiful Bill” is a dangerous and morally reprehensible piece of legislation that targets the most vulnerable members of society, including the poor, seniors, students, and communities of color, and should be rejected by the American people.
Posted inEducation
Malcolm X Still Scares America —That’s Why Schools Erase Him
Malcolm X’s legacy is largely missing or misrepresented in K-12 education, but educators are finding ways to teach his full story to inspire young readers to organize and fight for a more just future.
Posted inMental Health
Finally, a Program to Support Black Student Mental Health
The Excellence in Mental Health on Campus program, spearheaded by The Steve Fund, is working to provide mental health support for Black and Brown college students by offering campus-level resources and training for faculty and staff to be more trauma-informed.
Posted inEducation
Cheryl Smith: From Seventh-Grade Newsletter to Award-Winning Journalist
Cheryl Smith, an award-winning journalist and owner of the I Messenger News Group, has spent over forty years in the industry, making her a legend and inspiring others to follow in her footsteps.
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The Fight for Free School Meals: What’s at Stake for Black Students
The Free Breakfast for School Children Program, started by the Black Panther Party in 1969, has influenced the School Breakfast Program and the Community Eligibility Provision, making it easier for low-income students to access free school meals, but critics argue that scaling back these programs would further heighten racial and economic disparities.
Posted inChan Zuckerberg Initiative
Public Schools Struggle with Overcrowding, Lack of Resources, and Behavioral Issues
Public K-12 schools face challenges such as overcrowded classrooms, lack of resources, and poor student behavior, which can hinder academic success, and the COVID-19 pandemic has further exacerbated these issues.
Posted inEducation
Despite Pushback, Black Lives Matter at School Keeps Growing
By Aziah Siid Originally appeared in Word in Black We live in an era where a Black teen in Texas can get suspended for wearing his hair in locs, schools in Florida […]