Unpacking The Racial Overhaul Of Public Education
It was a viral video that changed the world: The nearly 10-minute-long clip of the murder of George Floyd. But what’s sometimes forgotten is that a high school student, 17-year-old Darnella Frazier, filmed the video.
Another Black Student Punished For White Wrongdoings
Whether it’s student-athletes forced to cut off their hair, or a middle school serving fried chicken to start Black History Month, Black students consistently face racial micro and macro aggressions at school that they don’t deserve.
Black Teachers Want (And Need) Mentors
A 2022 survey found that matching college students of color in teacher prep programs with mentor teachers of color was a particularly popular recruitment strategy among Black teachers.
Teacher And Student Diversity In The US: How Diverse Is Your State?
Studies show that having a same-race teacher can have a significant impact on students' short and long-term success, yet even in states that have the most diverse teaching workforce, there remains a disparity between teacher and student diversity.
How Educational Games Have Evolved Over Time
Twenty years ago, children took computer science classes in school with specific units for programming and typing. Today, students learn these same concepts from playing Minecraft, and learning old-school HTML to create '90s flashback looks on their itch.io pages.
Only 1% of School Superintendents Are Black Women. But They Lead With Excellence
Four Black women superintendents from around the country had a candid conversation with The Education Trust spanning student’s mental health to diversifying the school leadership pipeline.
Giving Black Girls A Marine Biology Boost
Black women are underrepresented in STEM professions. LA-based EmpowHER Institute is out to change that.
Merkley, Wyden Announce Support For Bill To Boost Child Care And Pre-K Access For...
Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden are cosponsoring the Child Care for Working Families Act, comprehensive legislation to tackle the child care crisis and ensure families across America can find and afford the high-quality child care they need.
3 Black Teachers Of The Year Share What Keeps Them In The Clasroom
Black Teacher of the Year winners from coast to coast discuss what keeps them in the classroom, what worries them about K-12 education, and what it will take to get more Black educators.
Nearly 610,000 Public Sector Workers Got Student Loan Forgiveness After Biden Loosened The Rules
Nearly 610,000 student loan borrowers have received debt relief from the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program since October 2021, when the Biden administration temporarily expanded eligibility.
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Nolan Wells Would Have Turned 19 Wednesday. His Family Wrote A...
Nolan Wells would have turned 19 Wednesday. Instead, loved ones penned an emotional letter and gathered for a vigil as Mississippi authorities continue investigating his death.
