Only 7% of Teachers Are Black. This Project Plans to Change That
The Center for Black Educator Development is on a mission to build a “sustainable, highly effective, predictable, and protected” pipeline of Black educators.
Black Male Teachers Represent 2% Of Education Workforce
This trend has been attributed to the lack of mentorship or misalignment in certain educational environments.
Black Students Deserve Equitable Access To Arts Education
Declines in arts education disproportionately impact Black and Brown students, who have seen 49% and 40% reductions, respectively, since the 80s, while white students have faced essentially no reduction.
Black Students With Disabilities Deserve Better School Experiences
From physical restraints to less access to inclusive classrooms, Black students with disabilities do not have an equitable school experience.
Here’s How We Bring Black Students Back to School
Some kids stopped going to school during the pandemic, and states and districts are struggling to bring them back to the education system.
Howard to Offer Free Virtual Journalism Program For U.S. High School Students
The Howard University Multicultural Media Academy invites high school students to attend a free journalism workshop from June 20 to July 1, 2022.
What Happens After Graduation?
Graduations are an exciting time for most families. They’ll likely go to lunch or dinner and share smiles and memories, congratulating the graduate on her achievement. Then what?
Why Biden Is Resisting The Pressure To Cancel $50,000 In Student Loan Debt Per...
Lawmakers within the Biden's party urge the President to cancel $50k for each of the 43 million federal student loan borrowers.
Schools Struggle With Re-opening Amid Pandemic Surge
Many school districts are moving aggressively, and creatively, to field-test a variety of safety measures, protocols, and equipment. In the process, these schools are providing something of a roadmap for other districts scrambling to safely reopen.
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Why Black Folks Say ‘No’ To Organ Donation
Tamika Smith, a 40-year-old Black woman, has declined to register as an organ donor, citing her personal experiences of medical gaslighting and mistreatment. This decision reflects a broader sentiment within the Black community, rooted in a historical context of medical racism and the systemic mistreatment of Black individuals.
