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Thanks to Biden, 153K More People Kiss Student Debt Goodbye
As promised, this week the Biden-Harris administration canceled student loan debt for borrowers enrolled in the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) repayment plan. The income-driven repayment plan...
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SCOTUS Punts on Race and Schools Case
Despite dismantling affirmative action, the court declined to hear a case on the admissions policy at an elite high school. The post SCOTUS Punts on Race and Schools Case appeared first on Word In...
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Most Black Teens Want Schools to Teach Slavery’s Legacy
But according to a new Pew Research Center report, less than half of white and Hispanic teens feel the same. The post Most Black Teens Want Schools to Teach Slavery’s Legacy appeared first on Word In...
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Another Downside of Book Bans? They Stunt Reading Ability
Diverse books are being stripped from schools, and that's disproportionately affecting the fundamental reading skills of students of color. The post Another Downside of Book Bans? They Stunt Reading...
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Gen-Z’s Worries Over Student Debt Could Impact the 2024 Election
During the 2020 presidential campaign, Joe Biden promised sweeping action on student debt. His plan to cancel at least $10,000 of loans for anyone making less than $125,000 a year was popular with...
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Empowering Students: How Good Trouble Shapes the Future of Protest
Civil rights leader John Lewis’ policy of "Good Trouble" can help kids learn the value of protest and activism. The post Empowering Students: How Good Trouble Shapes the Future of Protest appeared...
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Black History Month and the Importance of Telling Our History
United States congressman and former history teacher James E. Clyburn says, "Our stories — Black stories — should and must be told." The post Black History Month and the Importance of Telling Our...
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Thurgood Marshall College Fund Welcomes HBCU Administrators to Capitol Hill...
The three day event brings together HBCU administrators, members of congress, and policy makers to discuss the issues that are directly affecting the nation’s 107 HBCUs. The post Thurgood Marshall...
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The Steep Price of School Underfunding
Fedrick C. Ingram, secretary-treasurer of the 1.7 million member American Federation of Teachers, says America can't thrive if it continues to deny equal rights and opportunity to Black people. The...
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An SAT Comeback in College Admissions? Don’t Believe the Hype
Some top colleges are once again requiring scores from racially biased standardized tests as part of applications. The post An SAT Comeback in College Admissions? Don’t Believe the Hype appeared...
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For Black Kids, Gun Violence Is an Education Issue, Too
More Black school-age youths are dying from gunfire, and the violence follows survivors into the classroom. The post For Black Kids, Gun Violence Is an Education Issue, Too appeared first on Word In...
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In Florida, This Is What it Takes to Stop Book Bans
Petitions for the removal of books with LGBTQ+ themes or Black characters from schools drove two organizations to fight back against censorship. The post In Florida, This Is What it Takes to Stop Book...
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4 Films Every Educator Teaching Black Students Should Watch
Films about Black students and schools tend to be full of stereotypes, but these four share challenges and solutions with heart. The post 4 Films Every Educator Teaching Black Students Should Watch...
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UNCF Celebrates 80 Years of Working to Advance Black Educational Opportunities
The United Negro College Fund’s 80th-anniversary gala celebrated the organization's long legacy of working to advance Black educational opportunities. The post UNCF Celebrates 80 Years of Working to...
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Can an Oscar Win Fix Unequal Access to School Music Classes?
“The Last Repair Shop” documentary won big, but millions of Black kids don’t have music education in underfunded schools. The post Can an Oscar Win Fix Unequal Access to School Music Classes? appeared...
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NAACP Urges Black Student-Athletes to Consider Alternatives to Florida Public...
The NAACP is asking Black student-athletes to consider other options than Florida public schools. The post NAACP Urges Black Student-Athletes to Consider Alternatives to Florida Public Schools...
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Five Books for Young Black Feminists
It’s never too soon to teach young girls the value of activism and coalition building. These books can help. The post Five Books for Young Black Feminists appeared first on Word In Black.
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Alabama House Passes Bill Targeting School Diversity Programs
Alabama is the latest of several Republican-run states to introduce legislation to upend diversity, equity and inclusion programs in public institutions and stifle critical race theory concepts in...
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What Is the ‘Summer Melt,’ and How Can You Beat it?
In Texas, 44% of high school graduates from low-income households will not attend college because of an inability to secure funding before the fall semester. The post What Is the ‘Summer Melt,’ and...
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3 Black Folks Revolutionizing Access to Scholarships
Yes, a college degree is still worth it — graduates are less likely to be unemployed than those with only a high school diploma, earning about $1.2 million more throughout their lifetime. But with...
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