Why Excellent Schools Matter For Black Kids
The now-CEO of Brooklyn Lab, Garland Thomas-McDavid, says having the opportunity to go to a better school outside her neighborhood changed her life.
Wake Up, Everybody: 12 Black Women Educators You Should Know
From Marva Collins to Gloria Ladson Billings, Black women have long sounded the alarm for educational equity and racial justice — and taken action.
Meet Wawa Gatheru, The Powerhouse Behind Black Girl Environmentalist
From gracing the cover of the January issue of Vogue to amplifying climate justice on social media, Wawa Gatheru has set her sights on elevating environmental solutions.
Oh, White Fragility: Florida School Bans Ruby Bridges Film
Fresh off blocking AP African American Studies from being taught in its schools, Florida is at again. The Disney film “Ruby Bridges,” is on the chopping block.
Dr. Camika Royal Gets Real About the Needs Of Black Students
Dr. Camika Royal, a professor, author, and urban education expert says “Schools are absolutely missing the genius of Black children.”
Want to Boost Student Achievement? Embrace Culturally Relevant Teaching
Public education has a pivotal choice ahead — a choice that is, in fact, not a choice at all. The choice between anti-racist practices and standards-based achievement in public education is a false one.
This Group Celebrates And Supports Black Women Authors
Only 5% of books published in 2019 were by Black authors. That’s why Ari Gibbs, the founder of Well Read Sistas is on a mission to close the opportunity gap for Black women writers.
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.
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AI chatbots are becoming increasingly popular among adolescents and young adults for mental health support, with nearly 1 in 5 using them for advice and help when feeling upset, nervous, or anxious, although experts warn of the potential risks of relying on AI for mental health advice.
