Despite the many challenges Black students face in the K-12 education system, there are five bright spots to celebrate: Black male teachers are helping Black children improve in schools, the Reading Rainbow show has made a comeback with a new host, more Black students are graduating on time, SNAP benefits have been restored, and Black students are still applying to college.
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Georgia Flowers-Lee Sounds Alarm on Autistic Student Support
Black autistic students are experiencing a surge in diagnosis, but are being left without the support they need due to cuts in funding and staffing.
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The Casualties in Trump’s Title I War: Millions of Kids
The Trump administration’s directive requiring states to certify they are not using federal Title I funding for “divisive” DEI efforts could result in the loss of Title I funding and ultimately harm students from low-income families, students of color, and those from other underserved communities.
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Federal Layoffs Present New Barriers for Black K-12 Students
Black families in the federal workforce are facing economic instability, which could negatively impact Black students’ academic success, as parental job loss has been shown to increase the likelihood of repeating a grade, absenteeism, and lower test scores.
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Title I Funding in Limbo: What’s at Stake for Black Students
A Baltimore judge has temporarily blocked Trump’s DEI ban, but experts warn that federal funding may still be at risk for schools serving low-income and predominantly Black students.