Black students are at risk of significant psychological harm due to the Trump administration’s decision to slash $1 billion in federal funding for school-based mental health programs, exacerbating existing disparities in support and access to wellness-centered learning environments.
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Sorry, Your Kid Probably Doesn’t Read Proficiently
According to the National Center for Education Statistics, only 30% of all fourth graders and 29% of all eighth graders nationwide scored at or above proficient in reading, with Black students being the most affected, highlighting a need for better instructional strategies and more resources in under-resourced schools.
