As College Enrollment Declines, Apprenticeships Are On The Rise
The high cost of higher education, long believed to be the pathway to success for young Americans, is yielding ground to an older, more traditional form of education: apprenticeships.
Scholastic Reverses Controversial Decision To Separate Books On Race, Gender, and Sexuality
The Scholastic organization previously planned to segregate books in book fairs, but after sparking national outrage, it now says it won’t.
Schools Aren’t Prepared To Handle Racist Bullying
Despite making up only 15% of the public school population, Black students were 35% of those who reported being bullied because of their race.
School Districts Push For Black Studies
As “anti-critical race theory” bills make rounds across the U.S, educational professionals are fighting back by implementing Black Studies courses in classrooms.
Morehouse Men Get $10 Million In Student Debt Forgiven By Activist Group
The Debt Collective canceled debts for the historically Black men’s college to “do their part” in upholding President Biden’s campaign promise.
ACT Scores For Black Kids Drop To New Lows
A new report by ACT, the nonprofit organization that administers the ACT exam, raises the question of whether or not the nation’s students are as prepared as they should be, and sounds yet another alarm about the achievement of Black students.
HBCUs Unite After Campus Violence
HBCUs unite after campus violence from white supremacists and troublemakers within their local communities.
NAACP Fights For Student Debt Relief, Offers Paths
The student loan repayment pause has come to an end, a reality that promises to make life exponentially more difficult economically for countless borrowers nationwide. The NAACP, however, remains committed to calling for major student debt relief.
Schools Still Aren’t Teaching Culturally Responsive Books
White authors are represented in school curricula nearly seven times more than Black authors, according to a new report from the Education Trust. Of the 300 books in the sample, 77% featured at least one white author or illustrator.
Oregon: A Prime Destination For Educators
Oregon has emerged as a prime location for educators seeking both professional growth and personal fulfillment. Oregon is a top destination for educators.
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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.
