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5 Thanksgiving-Themed Values Black Students Should Know
As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, teachers have a unique opportunity to instill important values in Black students nationwide — those that draw connections to cultural heritage, gratitude, and...
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Top 5 Stressful School Subjects: Math, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, History
By Amaka Watson Is your child feeling overwhelmed at school? A recent study from Legacy Online School reveals that certain school subjects are secretly stressing kids out, causing them to feel anxious...
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5 Organizations Feeding Black Students During Breaks
Picture this: A bright-eyed kid tries to focus in class, but their stomach growls so loud it drowns out the teacher’s lesson. This isn’t just a random scene — without free and reduced-price breakfast...
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How Educators Are Teaching Thanksgiving Lessons to the Next Generation
By DaQuan Lawrence On Nov. 28 the Thanksgiving holiday will arrive, complete with family gatherings, community events and opportunities to give back and be grateful. While conversations about the...
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6 Leaders Pushing for Fair Education
It’s been a tough year to be Black in education. Red states like Florida, Texas and Idaho have passed strict new laws restricting how teachers can teach Black history. Conservative school districts...
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6 Culturally Relevant Holiday Books to Add to Your Gift List
The holiday season is more than just a break for Black K-12 students — it’s a chance to unwind and recharge after navigating a fall semester filled with challenges. Along with the normal academic...
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Yes, Teachers Need a Mental Health Break
To say that teachers deal with a lot of stress during the school year is an understatement. Stress from managing lesson plans, managing unruly students, and managing pressure from politicians, school...
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Here’s Why Math Is Critical to Young Black Students
By Aswad Walker To let modern educational statistics tell it, Black K-12 students and Black people in general are horrible at math. But truth be told, there is no mathematics without Black people. Dr....
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What Illinois Ticket Crackdown Means for Black Students
When a 16-year-old high school student in Illinois was suspected of damaging a fence, school authorities had options for how to deal with the situation, ranging from in-school detention to suspending...
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These Two Nonprofits Are Using Art as a Tool for Healing and Empowering...
By Leah Mallory While barriers including financial limitations and cultural stigma persist for youth of color when it comes to accessing mental health assistance, there are lesser-known and...
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A Political Toll: Black LGBTQ+ Students Face New Barriers
During his third run for the White House, Donald Trump made hostility toward LGBTQ+ rights an integral part of his campaign. He vowed to roll back federal anti-discrimination policies based on sexual...
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Climate Change Must Be Taught in Our Schools
By Lewis Thompson Jr. Climate change instruction in our educational institutions is not where it should be currently. It’s a sad state of affairs when the world is visibly changing around us and our...
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Meet Jasmine Robinson: Founder of Collegiate Mom Coalition
By Laura Onyeneho Jasmine Robinson’s journey from teen mom to founder of the Collegiate Mom Coalition is nothing short of extraordinary. The odds were stacked against her, but she defied...
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Silent Crisis: When Bullying Targets Black Students
For more than a year, 14-year-old Kelaia Turner endured bullying from schoolmates and even her teacher at Turner Middle School in Greenville, South Carolina. They teased her about her looks, calling...
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7 Creative Ways to Teach Black Students About Kwanzaa
It’s the time of year when educators have a chance to spotlight Kwanzaa — a vibrant, week-long celebration of African culture and Black pride observed from December 26 to January 1. Often overlooked...
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3 Ways Trump’s Plan Can Harm Kids with Disabilities
When Donald Trump vowed to close the Department of Education on the campaign trail, he joined a long line of powerful Republican politicians, including Ronald Reagan, to put that task on a to-do list....
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Black Representation in Tech Matters to Special Education
It’s an undisputed fact: the number of K-12 special education students is slowly but steadily rising, having increased significantly over the last decade. Studies also show that, of the nation’s...
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Remembering Carter G. Woodson: Father of Black History
When we think about the transformative power of education, Dr. Carter G. Woodson’s name and impact stand out. Known as the “Father of Black History,” Woodson’s remarkable contributions to Black...
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How to Make Report Cards Less Stressful for Black Students
Report cards aren’t just grades—they’re emotional minefields. Research shows that for many students, the anxiety of those letters and numbers runs deep, fueled by fear of failure, letting people down,...
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Five Education Moments That Impacted Black Students in 2024
This year, Black K-12 education faced a year of significant moments that shaped the overall educational environment for Black students nationwide. These events included the historic milestones, the...
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