K-12 Education Was Left Off The Presidential Debate Stage
The presidential debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris barely touched on the state of the nation's K-12 education, despite recent National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) data showing a decline in literacy reading scores for 4th- and 8th-graders since 2019.
How to Improve Black Education In 2024 And Beyond? Access
Education is on the ballot in the upcoming election, and Black education is in trouble due to poverty and legal discrimination, with access to Black teachers, community schools, advanced technology, and higher education being crucial for Black students to succeed.
It’s Not Too Late To Keep Racist A.I. Out Of Black K-12 Schools
Artificial Intelligence education programs can help teachers reverse COVID-era learning loss and identify students at risk of dropping out, but experts warn that they can also contain hidden biases that can amplify racial inequalities.
High Temperatures In Schools Hinder Learning, Studies Show
Global temperatures continue to climb, leading to concerns over the effect of hot weather days on learning in schools, as studies have shown that heat can have a massive impact on students' ability to learn.
Georgia High School Shooting: Teachers, Students Killed; Suspect Charged
Richard Aspinwall, Christina Irimie, Mason Schermerhorn and Christian Angulo were all victims in the Apalachee High School shooting on September 4. Apalachee High School/Family (Photo/GoFundMe via CNN Newsource)
How Biden-Harris’ $179 Million Investment Could Impact Black Students
The U.S. Department of Education is awarding $179 million in grants to states to improve literacy development and assessment systems, with a focus on addressing disparities faced by Black students.
School Drinking Fountains: Is the Water Safe For Kids?
In Harford County, Maryland, students are bringing water bottles to school due to high levels of PFAS in their wells, and across the country, schools are grappling with contaminated water, particularly in majority Black communities.
Kids Bored In Class? Go With The Flo-Cabulary
This article is one of a series of articles produced by Word in Black through support provided by the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative. Word In...
Student Loan Debt Drops $10 Billion Due to Biden Administration Forgiveness
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York reported a $10 billion decrease in student loan debt in the second quarter of 2024, with borrowers aged 40-49 and 18-29 benefitting the most, while the Biden administration has proposed regulations to benefit over 30 million borrowers with over $25,000 in debt.
Black Girls Lead: The Link Between Public Schools And A Voter Surge
Black girls are leading a surge in voter registrations in 13 key battleground states, with a 175% increase since the last presidential election, highlighting the effectiveness of Democratic National Committee's efforts to engage young Black voters.
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Boeing Freezes Hiring And Executives’ First-Class Travel As Massive Strike Continues
Boeing is implementing temporary cutbacks such as a hiring freeze, non-essential travel restrictions, and furloughs for employees, managers, and executives in response to the ongoing strike by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers union.
