Sorry, Your Kid Probably Doesn’t Read Proficiently
Only 30% of all fourth graders and 29% of all eighth graders nationwide achieved proficiency in reading, with Black students being four times more likely to drop out of high school if not proficient by third grade.
Can a Student-Led Battle Fix Kentucky’s Schools?
The Kentucky Student Voice Team has filed a lawsuit against the state, contending that it has failed to fulfill its constitutional duty to ensure all students receive an adequate and equitable public education.
Erasing Black History? These Unions Say Not On Their Watch
Teacher unions nationwide are opposing the censorship of Black history in schools, with entities such as the Florida Education Association and the Georgia Federation of Teachers advocating for students and supporting educators.
Department Of Education Threatens Federal Funding Cuts Over Race-Based Policies
The Department of Education issued a "Dear Colleague" letter warning that federal funding will be revoked from any academic institution that considers race in most aspects of student life, prompting legal challenges.
Ringing The Alarm For Civil Rights Data In Schools
The Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) is an essential resource for monitoring disparities in educational access and equity, and advocates are striving to maintain it as the Trump administration seeks to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives across the federal government.
Chicago Teachers Union: We Won’t Stop Teaching Black History
Chicago Teachers Union is preparing for the potential demise of the Department of Education by strengthening the district's contracts, recruiting Black teachers, and pushing for well-rounded experiences for students.
The Fight For Free School Meals: What’s At Stake For Black Students
The Free Breakfast for School Children Program, established by the Black Panther Party in 1969, has influenced the School Breakfast Program and Community Eligibility Provision, which provide free meals to all students in high-poverty areas. However, conservative policy proposals have sparked outrage and could further exacerbate racial and economic disparities for Black students.
Education Department Employees Placed On Paid Leave As Part Of Trump Administration’s DEI Purge
Dozens of Education Department employees have been placed on paid administrative leave amid the Trump administration's initiative to dismantle diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility programs in the federal workforce.
Finding Racial Healing In An HBCU Sanctuary
A first-year student at Spelman College reports on racial healing efforts at the institution, one of 70 campuses utilizing the Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation framework established by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation in 2016.
These Executive Orders Can Hit Black Students the Hardest
President Donald Trump has signed a series of executive orders reversing Biden-era protections for LGBTQ+ students, ending diversity in teacher hiring, and restricting book bans, marking a significant departure from former President Joe Biden's educational policies.
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FBI Grapples With Fallout From Massive Data Breach
A week after a cybercriminal group claimed to steal sensitive personal data on thousands of current and former FBI employees, the bureau is still assessing the extent of the damage while facing internal criticism about the agency’s handling of the incident.
