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2024’s Hottest Topics in Education
Whew. What a year. There was no shortage of drama in American education this year. Word in Black covered book bans, restrictions on teaching Black history, SNAFUs on the Free Application for Federal...
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6 Kwanzaa-Themed Books to Inspire Black Students
As the hustle and bustle of Christmas winds down, millions of Black families lean into another special time of year: Kwanzaa. Celebrated for seven days, from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1, Kwanzaa is a weeklong...
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5 Innovative Programs Supporting Students’ Mental Wellness
Spotting anxiety and depression isn’t as easy as it seems in movies or on television. Young people in emotional distress don’t always turn to drugs or alcohol abuse. A K-12 student may or may not be...
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9 Books for Black Students to Look Out for in 2025
With the arrival of the new year comes a fresh lineup of soon-to-be-published books that will inspire and educate Black K-12 students nationwide. These titles offer diverse narratives that celebrate...
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Building Community Amid the Threat of Uncertain Doom
Over the last few weeks, I’ve had good opportunities to be “in community.” One of those opportunities happened at The Cutting Room, where School of Rock NYC had their midseason show. School of Rock is...
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20 Inspirational Quotes to Start Black Students Strong in 2025
2024 was a challenging year for Black students, teachers, and language. Some school districts banned books, others restricted how classrooms discussed Black history, and others tried to curb Black...
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3 Ways to Combat Chronic Absenteeism
It’s been nearly five years since the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted education in America, putting schools on lockdown, and normalizing remote learning. But while schools have long since reopened for...
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Learning a New Language: The Secret to a Brain Boost
By Tannistha Sinha Have you ever stared at the New Year’s resolution list with a sigh, wondering if this will finally be the year we can have a new language roll off our tongues and feel exotic in our...
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From Homeroom to Handcuffs: Who’s to Blame for the School-to-Prison Pipeline?
By Tamara Ward School resource officers (SROs) and zero-tolerance policies have long shouldered the blame for the disproportionate introduction of Black and disabled students into the school-to-prison...
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Graduation Rates are All Over – and So Are Our Students
Historically, graduation from high school is a triumphant moment for students. celebrating the end of childhood and the unofficial start to adulthood. But a new survey shows a disturbing trend...
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Black Girls Code: Committed to Increasing Representation in Tech Fields
By Ariyana Griffin Black Girls Code (BGC) is an organization dedicated to breaking down barriers to access to science, technology, engineering and mathematics for Black women and girls ages seven to...
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4 Tips on Addressing Racism in Schools
Recent incidents of racial harassment in schools and Trump’s re-election have intensified concerns among Black parents about their children’s safety and well-being on campus. “As we inch closer to...
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From Problem Child to Education Equity Warrior
Growing up in South Los Angeles, Chase Moore experienced first-hand the challenges many Black boys face in school: disciplinary suspensions and being labeled a “problem” student — prime entry points...
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After Schools Burn, What Happens to Black Students?
When Inez Moore’s father called her after a long day, she couldn’t believe what she had just heard: “We lost the house.” Thirty years of family memories were “gone in an instant,” says Moore, a...
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To Resist Trump 2.0, Look to Florida — and Organize
My name is Fedrick Ingram, and I am from the future. Not the distant future — the future that starts on January 20 when Donald Trump returns to the White House, bringing with him the promise of...
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Trump 2.0 Is Here — and So Is the New Black Resistance
When Donald John Trump takes the presidential oath of office for the second time, it will finalize an outcome that seemed improbable four years ago: the re-election of a twice-impeached...
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How Closeted Racist Memorabilia Continues to Fuel Generational Racism
By Melanie N. Latson As Donald Trump’s second inauguration looms ahead on Jan. 20, I am reminded of a troubling experience my realtor husband had a few months ago while visiting a client for an...
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In the Classroom: A Look at How Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy Is...
By Mekhi Abbott This year’s recognition of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day marks the 39th anniversary of the national observance of the federal holiday. King, one of the United States’ most prominent...
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Educator Launches National Association for Black Microschool Leaders
By Editorial Microschooling has emerged as a transformative educational model, particularly for Black students in the United States. According to a recent news report, Microschools have experienced a...
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After Schools Burn, LA’s Biggest Black Church Is the Classroom
When the massive Eaton and Palisades wildfires swept through areas of metropolitan Los Angeles earlier this month, they consumed or severely damaged 10 schools in the Pasadena and Los Angeles Unified...
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