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.
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20 Inspirational Quotes to Start Black Students Strong in 2025
20 Inspirational Quotes to Start Black Students Strong in 2025 provide words of encouragement and wisdom to uplift and foster a sense of identity and pride in Black students.
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How to Make Report Cards Less Stressful for Black Students
Teachers can use report card time to foster resilience, growth, and support for Black students by encouraging open and affirming conversations, setting realistic and personalized goals, providing access to resources and support networks, and fostering a positive growth mindset.
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AI in Education. A Gift or a Curse?
With the rising use of chatbots, like Chat GPT, gaining mainstream popularity in recent years, there has been increasing skepticism by many educators across the country when considering how, or […]
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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.
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For Black Kids, Underfunded Public Schools Are Inequality Factories
By Joseph Williams Originally appeared in Word in Black For the Black community, education is considered an investment, the best way for Black children to get ahead in life, and […]
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Here’s What Students Say They Need for the New Year
By Aziah Siid Originally appeared in Word in Black One borough, five different neighborhoods, five different schools, five different thoughts — but always straightforward because that is Brooklyn at its core. […]
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Parents Push for More Black History in Schools to Boost Children’s Self-Esteem
Pastor Brandon Enoch Bey has been highlighting Black history in his children’s school curriculum, while the OSSE has been providing teachers with professional development and curricular material to help students think critically about the past and evaluate information they find online.
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Sheryl Lee Ralph: Teachers Are Among ‘The Most Disrespected’ Profession
Originally appeared in Word in Black Emmy-winning actor Sheryl Lee Ralph discusses Teacher Appreciation Week, teacher pay, and Abbott Elementary BTS on this episode of Union Talk, a podcast by […]
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Top Issues for Teachers and the Black Community in Texas
Teachers often have a thankless job. Classrooms can be overcrowded, they aren’t highly paid, and classroom safety issues plague schools all over the country [among other problems]. In fact, according […]