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Didn’t Pay Your Student Loans? You’re Not Alone
October was the beginning of student loan repayment. Most people who had a payment due paid, but there were still millions who did not. The post Didn’t Pay Your Student Loans? You’re Not Alone...
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After Claudine Gay’s Resignation, Who and What Will Colleges Defend?
The ousting of the former Harvard president doesn't fight plagiarism and does nothing to help college students. The post After Claudine Gay’s Resignation, Who and What Will Colleges Defend? appeared...
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Teacher’s List of Banned Slang Sparks Debate
If a student can’t say or write “on my momma,” is that censorship or a push toward academic excellence? The post Teacher’s List of Banned Slang Sparks Debate appeared first on Word In Black.
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Where Oh Where Have the Black Superintendents Gone?
The ramifications of the lack of racial diversity among chief executives of local school systems extend into and beyond the classroom. The post Where Oh Where Have the Black Superintendents Gone?...
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Who Is Included in Biden’s New Student Loan Plan? Who Is Not?
It has been nearly seven months since President Biden’s sweeping student loan forgiveness was struck down by the Supreme Court. Now the administration is preparing to take another go at relief for...
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Using Music and Education to Undo Unjust Systems
Music is an integral part of Detroit's identity. Incorporating it into the school curriculum means more than just teaching notes and rhythms. The post Using Music and Education to Undo Unjust Systems...
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Integrating Black History Builds Better Education
Sonya Douglass, director of the Black Education Research Collective, isn't scared of efforts to whitewash history. The post Integrating Black History Builds Better Education appeared first on Word In...
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Forgiveness Comes Early for Borrowers on the SAVE Plan
Some student loan borrowers enrolled in the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) Plan will receive debt relief in February. This move comes more than five months after replacing the Revised Pay As...
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Fed Up Black Moms Take on the School to Prison Pipeline
We live in a nation where a Black high school student in Texas got suspended from school last fall because of the length of his locs — where in 2020, police in Florida arrested and handcuffed a Black...
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Want to Go to College? Here Are Some Tips to Get You in
Here's how Black students can navigate college admissions. The post Want to Go to College? Here Are Some Tips to Get You in appeared first on Word In Black.
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Electric Buses Kickstart Chicago’s Plans for Green School Commutes
School choice is an emissions issue too. The post Electric Buses Kickstart Chicago’s Plans for Green School Commutes appeared first on Word In Black.
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For Black Kids, Underfunded Public Schools Are Inequality Factories
A new report reveals how hundreds of billions of dollars have been snatched away from the nation's public schools since 2016. The post For Black Kids, Underfunded Public Schools Are Inequality...
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Black Fraternities Have Long History of Producing Greatness
Black frats have produced leaders in countless fields. The post Black Fraternities Have Long History of Producing Greatness appeared first on Word In Black.
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Updated FAFSA Form Helps Black Students Get More Aid
Over 1 million students applied for financial aid through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in the first week of its opening. However, this year was different. On December 30, the...
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FAFSA Delays Cause Stress for Students: What You Need to Know
Applying for college financial aid? There may be a delay with your application. The post FAFSA Delays Cause Stress for Students: What You Need to Know appeared first on Word In Black.
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Affirmative Action Is Not ‘Reverse Discrimination’
A must-read excerpt from Keith Boykin's latest book, "Why Does Everything Have to Be About Race?: 25 Arguments That Won't Go Away." The post Affirmative Action Is Not ‘Reverse Discrimination’ appeared...
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We Must Work Together to Support the Sustainability of HBCUs in America
The updated cybersecurity requirements from the Federal Trade Commission are needed, but some HBCUs may not be able to afford to comply without community support. The post We Must Work Together to...
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Black Kids Keep Being Told Their Hair Needs to ‘Conform’
In Texas student Darryl George's ongoing battle over his hair, the superintendent says "being American requires conformity." The post Black Kids Keep Being Told Their Hair Needs to ‘Conform’ appeared...
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When Afrofuturism Enters the Classroom
Afrofuturism not only enhances academic engagement but also equips students with tools for combating racism and fostering a just society. The post When Afrofuturism Enters the Classroom appeared first...
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Moms Ignite Movement for Black Kids in Private School
6% of K-12 private school students are Black. Nonprofit Private School Village seeks to end their racial isolation. The post Moms Ignite Movement for Black Kids in Private School appeared first on...
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