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.
4 Groups Advocating Equitable School Funding
There’s a vast funding gap between majority-white districts and those serving students of color. These organizations aim to fix that.
New Biden Commission Focuses On Black Student Success
Biden's new Presidential Advisory Commission on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Black American aims to root out racial inequities in schools and prepare kids for academic achievement and upward economic mobility.
New Funding Cuts Can Make Life Harder For Black Students
House Republicans want to cut Title I education funds by 80%, potentially eliminating $15 billion for underserved schools and students.
Teachers’ Strike In Portland Extends Into Second Week, Resulting In No School On Monday
In an ongoing battle for better conditions and resources in the education system, teachers in Portland, Oregon have continued their strike into its second week.
Can You Imagine Life Without White Supremacy?
In her TEDWomen talk, Princeton sociology professor Ruha Benjamin reminds us our dreams of a justice-centered future are within our reach.
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A Timeline Of Nolan Wells’ Disappearance, Death And The Unfolding Investigation
Investigators continue to seek answers regarding the mysterious death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells, whose body was found in the water near Horn Island following a July 4th boat trip.
