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Formerly Homeless Residents Become Certified Case Managers
By Sam P.K. Collins Thanks to a collaborative effort between the D.C. government and three entities, dozens of formerly homeless people will soon be able to serve as case managers to those who are...
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Equity in Math Education: More Than Good Grades and Test Scores
By Megan Staples, University of Connecticut Math education outcomes in the United States have been unequal for decades. Learners in the top 10% socioeconomically tend to be about four grade levels...
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Can This New Plan to Fund Schools Help Black Kids Nationwide?
The state of Mississippi, typically among the states that spend the least per pupil on K-12 education, has officially launched a new student funding formula for its public schools. The new formula,...
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Middle School Students Complete Summer School With Project-Based Learning
By Sam P.K. Collins This summer, Jenesis Wright counted among dozens of young people who spent a significant portion of their time in Southeast at Kramer Middle School with staff members and math...
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Federal Appeals Court Blocks SAVE Program’s Student Loan Forgiveness
By Charlene Cromwell Higher education is believed by many to be a bridge to a financially secure future. But for the more than 43 million Americans who together owe $1.6 trillion in student debt, that...
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Georgia’s AP African American Course Reversal Highlights Ongoing National...
In a significant turnaround, Georgia Superintendent Richard Woods said last week that the state would pay for districts to teach a new Advanced Placement course in African American Studies, a day...
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Anonymous $20M Gift to HBCU Paul Quinn College Changes its Future
An anonymous donor recently gave $20 million to Paul Quinn College in Dallas, Texas, $20 million, the largest gift the HBCU has ever received in its 152-year history. “The impact of this gift on our...
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AI in Education: A Gift or a Curse?
By Dr. Stephanie Boyce With the rising use of chatbots, like Chat GPT, gaining mainstream popularity in recent years, there has been increasing skepticism by many educators across the country when...
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The Great Generational Divide and a Path Forward Together
By Dr. Stephanie Boyce For ages, generational differences have been the root cause of many raging debates in America. In the same spirit of parental-child conflicts, these cultural clashes of the...
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Bloomberg Philanthropies Announces $600 Million Gift to Historically Black...
By Stacy M. Brown In a monumental move to address the underrepresentation of Black physicians in the United States, Bloomberg Philanthropies has announced a $600 million donation to the endowments of...
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Biden Administration Introduces New Phase in Student Loan Forgiveness: Do You...
By Laura Onyeneho The Biden-Harris administration has taken a significant step towards providing much-needed relief to millions of student loan borrowers. This fall, the U.S. Department of Education...
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When Cities Fund Football Stadiums Instead of School Buses
As K-12 students lay out their new outfits and pack supplies into their new backpacks for the new school year, roughly 1,100 students in Duval County, Florida, will be lacing up their new kicks,...
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Could the End of High Stakes Standardized Testing Be Here?
For students in California, preparing for the annual Standardized Testing and Reporting Program begins as early as second grade. In New York, the goal for thousands is to pass the Regents Exam to...
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How Tim Walz’s Educational Policies Benefited Black K-12 Students
Kamala Harris is making history as the first woman of Black and South Asian descent to be the Democratic presidential nominee. Her chosen vice presidential pick, Gov. Tim Walz, not only adds to the...
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As COVID Cash Dries Up, Can Schools Still Fund Student Resources?
A stark funding cliff. That’s what many experts are saying public schools across the country will face when classes resume in the fall. But a new report argues that state leaders should examine how...
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How Will Kamala Harris Help Public Schools?
As Kamala Harris prepares to formally accept her party’s presidential nomination at the Democratic National Convention on August 19, voters will want to hear about her vision for improving public...
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This Faith-Based Reparations Fund Helps Kids Pay for College
As the national conversation around reparations gains momentum, communities across the United States are taking action to address the enduring legacy of slavery and systemic racism. And one Midwestern...
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4 Ways Black Parents Can Get Involved This School Year
A new school year can be difficult: no matter how many “first days” families may have experienced — or summer work packets teachers have handed out — walking into a new school year is something...
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Highly Educated Graduates Can’t Find Work. Why?
By Laura Onyeneho The narrative of the college degree as the golden ticket to a secure future is dying. While a degree can still provide advantages, the harsh reality is Black graduates often face a...
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What if Trump Shuts Down the Department of Education?
During a recent interview with Elon Musk, former President Donald Trump reiterated his plans to shut down the U.S. Department of Education and shift educational responsibilities entirely to the...
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