Florida Isn’t the Only State Banning Books
Legislation to strip Black and LGBTQ+ literature from schools have spread nationwide, but free speech advocates are fighting back.
Is Book Banning Here To Stay?
Is book banning here to stay? There is already a 20% increase in attempted book bans compared to the same period in 2022.
Education, Behavioral Health, And Integrating Mental Wellness Techniques In The Classroom
As anxiety, depression, and behavioral issues are on the rise in kids, some lesson plans have been expanded to help struggling students succeed despite facing significant challenges.
Why Are Students Not On Grade Level Being Promoted Anyway?
A recent viral video from seventh-grade teacher QB The Don called out how no matter if students fail, they’ll be passed to the next grade.
The ‘Dreaded Return’ Of Student Loan Repayments Is Upon Us
The dreaded return of student loan repayments are due to restart on October 1, thanks to legislation passed by Congress.
We Need to Talk About Preschool Suspensions
Officially, 50,000 preschoolers are suspended annually. But there are a lot of unofficial actions taking place.
Funding Disparities Plague HBCUs: Biden Administration Demands State Leaders Bridge $12.6 Billion Gap
The Biden administration has urged governors in 16 states to rectify the underfunding of historically Black land-grant universities, which has resulted in a deficit of $12.6 billion in funding over the past 30 years.
American Library Association Reports 20% Increase In Book Censorship Attempts In 2023
The assault on Black history and that of other minority groups in the U.S. has ramped up with the recent banning of books.
AFT Leader Fedrick Ingram Talks Teaching Truth In Schools
The American Federation of Teachers leader Fredick Ingram says we need activism and political pressure to ensure schools teach Black history.
Education Equity Examined At 2023 CBC Conference
Janel George, panelist and director of the Racial Equity in Education Law and Policy Clinic, speaks on the actions that she says must be taken for there to truly be education equity at all levels. News Vision reporter Alyssa Mark has the story.
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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.
