Should Black Parents Worry About A 4-Day School Week?
Nationwide, about 90% of four-day school weeks are made up of rural, white populations. Here’s what Black families should know about the model.
Schools Just Won’t Stop Policing Black Bodies
Despite the CROWN Act, Educators are still punishing Black children for wearing braids, locs, and other natural hairstyles.
With Fewer School Counselors, Black Kids Pay The Emotional Price
by Aziah Siid
Every day across the United States, students look forward to seeing one particular person when they walk into school. It’s not a classmate...
Teachers Are Becoming More Educated, But Salaries Aren’t Keeping Up
Most of America's public school teachers have advanced degrees, but studies show that highly educated teachers are seeing sharper declines in pay.
Black Teachers Are Working More for Less
Teachers are overworked, schools are understaffed, and education professionals are underpaid. And Black teachers say they’re particularly getting the short end of the stick.
Oregon’s Library Book Removal Challenges Set Record
The Oregon Intellectual Clearinghouse, operated by the State Library of Oregon, which has tracked libraries and schools across the state report that there are more challenges in 2022-2023 to remove books and other content than any other year.
Security Staff Without Guns In Middle Schools 2023-2024
Schools are focusing on training staff in de-escalation techniques, conflict resolution, and trauma-informed care. Educators and support staff are better equipped to handle challenging situations without resorting to firearms.
Portland Public Schools May Change Grading System
The district is considering making changes focused on measuring students' content knowledge, rather than behaviors like missing assignments or turning in late work.
Student Loan Borrowers Are Frustrated With Servicers Ahead Of Payment Restart
With less than a month before federal student loan payments restart after the years-long pandemic pause, many borrowers are having a hard time connecting with their loan servicer.
HBCU Or PWI: What Should High School Seniors Consider?
The age-old question about what type of school is best for Black students doesn’t have a one-size-fits-all answer.
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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.
