Democratic Lawmakers Introduce Bill Aiming To Push Back On Book Bans
Democratic lawmakers introduced a bill Tuesday aimed at pushing back against nationwide efforts to ban books in schools.
College Board Releases Revised AP African American Studies Course Material
The College Board released a revised curriculum of its Advanced Placement African American Studies course Wednesday, ahead of an expected Fall 2024 launch.
Malcolm X And The Black Panthers Empowered Teachers. We Can Too
Sharif El-Mekki of the Center for Black Educator Development says we must fight for our students and teachers just like leaders from the past.
Another Black Student Punished For Wrongdoing Of White Peers
How many times will the youth of the Black community be punished for the wrongdoings done against them? A high school in Kansas suspended a Black female student who stood up for herself when she was called the n-word.
5 Effective Studying Methods For Every Kind Of Student
Learning anything requires practice and repetition, but it can take time to figure out an effective way to do it. Everyone learns differently, and there are many different studying techniques available—but how do you find the one that works for you?
Parent Perception Of Student Success Is Skewed
A parent's perception of their student's success can be skewed. What parents think they know about their child’s performance in school is not always accurate.
Portland Educators Secure Historic Tentative Agreement With Key Gains For Students and Families
Students will return to school today, after a two-hour delay. Educators end the strike with key wins in for student mental health support, class size, protected planning time, building health and safety protections, and cost of living increases.
For Black Students, The Pandemic Made Everything Worse
Black kids bore the brunt of worsened inequities resulting from the pandemic – facing disproportionate discipline, bullying, and fewer academic opportunities.
7 Facts About Modern School Segregation
With 23% of Black students attending schools that are more than three-quarters Black, modern-day school segregation is real.
Portland Schools Closed Through Thanksgiving: Union Leaders Express Frustration
In a decision that has sparked frustration among union leaders, district officials in Portland have announced the closure of schools through the Thanksgiving weekend.
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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.
