Education

The Spelman Seven, a group of seven valedictorians from Spelman College, have broken the school's record for the greatest number of valedictorians in a graduating class, and are celebrating their achievement and sisterhood as they prepare to make a difference in the world.

Data stolen in a cyberattack that shut down the Canvas education platform last week has been returned to its parent company, Instructure, and no customers were extorted as a result of the incident.

The Supreme Court has agreed to review a Colorado law that requires preschools receiving taxpayer money to enroll children of same-sex couples, setting up an important First Amendment showdown at the high court that pits religious rights against LGBTQ families.

Black superintendents are more likely to hold doctorates than their white counterparts, due to the extra pressure they face to prove their qualifications for leadership roles in schools.

Poetry has long been a form of resistance and truth for Black people, and to celebrate National Poetry Month, Word In Black has compiled a list of five Black contemporary poets that all students and adults should know about, including Amanda Gorman, Hanif Abdurraqib, Danez Smith, Patricia Smith, and Jasmine Mans.

A recent study found that Black adults who attended Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) had better cognitive function than those who attended predominantly white institutions, suggesting that culturally affirming college environments may offer long-term cognitive benefits.

Students from Charleston County School of the Arts are using zines, collages, and artwork to document Gullah Geechee food and recipes before they are lost to time and urban sprawl.

Black women are breaking barriers in education, from the stage to the classroom, as exemplified by Rosalind Cauthen and Dr. Nicol R. Howard, who are leading the way in inspiring students and shaping institutions that support and are inclusive of Black people.

Black students are more likely to succeed academically when they have Black school counselors, but there are significantly fewer Black school counselors than there should be, leading to a need for initiatives to increase their numbers.

Parents of students with disabilities have a vital role in the IEP process and should use their voice to advocate for their child's needs and ensure they receive the support necessary to make meaningful progress.