Could Florida’s Attack On AP Courses Become A National Trend?
Florida's legislative proposal to slash funding for college-level high school courses by half could exacerbate educational and racial disparities across the nation, education advocates warn.
Black Boys Matter: Why Are They Disappearing From Schools?
Black boys face systemic exclusion from education, with 1 in 5 young Black men aged 20 to 24 neither in school nor employed, and only 6% of public school teachers being Black.
Trump Administration Threatens Funding For Elite Universities’ Diversity Programs
The Trump administration has frozen $2 billion in grants and contracts at Harvard University and other elite US colleges following their refusal to implement key policy changes, such as eliminating diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and banning masks at campus protests.
Students, Parents Say Anti-DEI Push Is A Hindrance To Learning At DOD Schools
Recent Pentagon policies under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have left students and parents at Defense Department schools worldwide feeling disadvantaged. The changes have impacted student-athletes, AP classes, student clubs, and more.
Florida Universities Join Statewide Push To Partner With Ice On Immigration Enforcement
Several universities in Florida have signed agreements to cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, enabling local law enforcement to act as immigration officers and question individuals suspected of being in the country illegally.
Black Students Ask: What Does ‘Inclusive Excellence’ Really Mean?
Northern Illinois University has revised its statement on confronting racism, prompting concerns among Black students regarding the implications for their well-being.
The Casualties In Trump’s Title I War: Millions Of Kids
The Trump administration has issued a directive mandating states to certify that federal dollars are not being used for "divisive" diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts, or risk losing Title I funding. This move represents a significant escalation that threatens to penalize schools serving low-income families, students of color, and other underserved communities.
More Than 300 Student Visas Revoked As The Government Expands Reasons For Deportation
More than 340 students, faculty, and researchers at universities and colleges nationwide have had their visas revoked this year, frequently for minor infractions or without any stated reason, placing them at risk of deportation.
California’s Bold Plan To Transform Reading Instruction
Assembly Bill 1121 seeks to tackle the civil rights issue of low reading proficiency among low-income Black K-12 students in California. The bill mandates evidence-based training for teachers, updated instructional materials, and consistent statewide strategies, aiming to close the racial literacy gap by 2070.
Why Libraries Are Still a Lifeline for Black K-12 Students
The American Library Association has issued a report highlighting an increase in book censorship efforts, predominantly led by organized groups. The most frequently targeted books focus on themes of race, history, and identity, including "All Boys Aren't Blue" by George M. Johnson and "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison.
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Nolan Wells’ Case Is Closed. His Family Still Demands Answers
A Mississippi grand jury declined to charge anyone in the drowning death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells, despite unexplained injuries noted in autopsy reports. His family, joined by attorney Ben Crump, disputes the ruling and is demanding a federal investigation, while a rapper-led campaign now offers a $1 million reward for credible evidence in the unresolved case.
