What’s Next For Affirmative Action?
With the Supreme Court’s decision on affirmative action expected in early June, experts discuss what changes could be coming to the college admissions process.
With Amanda Gorman Ban, Anti-Blackness Strikes Again
Educational freedom vs. “indirect hate.” One Florida parent’s complaint got Gorman’s inaugural poem yanked from Miami schools.
Three Years After #DefundThePolice, Schools Are Bringing Cops Back To Campus
After schools promised to remove armed police officers, called “school resource officers,” from campus, many are returning to the grounds.
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.
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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.
