Education

Generative AI has emerged as a promising tool for scaling college and career advising, yet it raises significant concerns regarding the implications of students forming relationships with AI-powered counselors rather than human advisors.

The Trump administration's cuts to the U.S. government are causing economic instability for Black families, potentially leading to significant learning loss and a domino effect on school funding and resources for Black students.

Labor unions representing professors and educators have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for revoking $400 million in federal research funding to Columbia University. The lawsuit claims the administration used the funding to impose speech restrictions on campus and undermine the university's academic independence. This action follows campus protests over the Israel-Hamas war.

Student loan delinquencies are anticipated to reach unprecedented levels, as the conclusion of last year's 'on-ramp' period for missed payments may result in over 9 million borrowers experiencing significant declines in their credit scores.

Black students continue to lag in reading proficiency, hindered by socioeconomic barriers including poverty, trauma, and chronic absenteeism, which cannot be remedied by educational reforms or instructional methods alone.

Research conducted by New York University reveals that Black teachers are more likely to remain in their positions when they work under a Black principal and alongside a substantial number of Black colleagues. The study indicates that having a Black principal and at least 20% Black teachers at a school can reduce turnover among Black educators by approximately 14%.

The Trump administration has intensified its campaign against elite universities, canceling federal grants and contracts over allegations of antisemitism on campus. This has led to hiring freezes at institutions such as the University of California and Princeton following spending cuts. Additionally, the White House has signed an executive order to dismantle the Department of Education.

A recent study has revealed that Black girls possess a negative math identity, potentially explaining their lack of confidence in mathematics and their inability to perceive its relevance to their career aspirations, even in STEM fields.

President Donald Trump is anticipated to sign a sweeping executive order today to initiate the dismantling of the Department of Education, a pivotal agency established to ensure educational equity and enforce civil rights laws, with significant implications for Black students.

Black students are disproportionately represented in special education, often due to biased interpretations of their behavior rather than actual disabilities. The potential dismantling of the Department of Education raises concerns that these students may be further underserved and misclassified.