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5 Court Cases That Changed Education for Black Students
Equal rights in K-12 public schools are often only there because of lawsuits. The post 5 Court Cases That Changed Education for Black Students appeared first on Word In Black.
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Sustaining the Sisterhood: A Look at the Women of Bennett College
Bennett College graduates are continuing to thrive after 150 years, despite efforts to challenge their accreditation and a lack of adequate funding. The post Sustaining the Sisterhood: A Look at the...
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Cut College Costs While in High School
Recent studies showcase the positive impact of dual enrollment on various facets of education. The post Cut College Costs While in High School appeared first on Word In Black.
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Drowning in Student Loan Debt? Black Millennials Share Keys to Financial Freedom
Black millennials share how they pay off thousands in student loan debt. The post Drowning in Student Loan Debt? Black Millennials Share Keys to Financial Freedom appeared first on Word In Black.
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Teachers’“Black Tax”: Longer Hours, Lower Pay, Better Attitude
A new survey shows Black teachers have higher morale than whites - probably because they know what's at stake for Black kids. The post Teachers’ “Black Tax”: Longer Hours, Lower Pay, Better Attitude...
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Majority-Black School Districts Must Prepare for End of COVID Relief Funds
With pandemic relief funds ending, districts have to figure out how to pay for mental health and academic student supports. The post Majority-Black School Districts Must Prepare for End of COVID...
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How Entrepreneurship Is Helping Black Students Creatively Thrive With Resilience
Ty’Viana Woodard of Lincoln High School is using her business to encourage others to be their most authentic selves. The post How Entrepreneurship Is Helping Black Students Creatively Thrive With...
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Should North West’s ‘Elementary School Dropout’ Album Worry Parents?
The cheeky title of Ye’s daughter’s debut could send the wrong message to kids already missing too much class time. The post Should North West’s ‘Elementary School Dropout’ Album Worry Parents?...
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70 Years After Brown v. Board: The Erasure of Black Educators
Schools may be legally desegregated, but the profession is mostly white and female — and that’s not good for Black children. The post 70 Years After Brown v. Board: The Erasure of Black Educators...
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Lincoln President Cleared of ‘Claims of Bullying’ After Administrator’s Suicide
Lincoln’s Board of Curators commissioned the third-party review in January, after its vice president for student affairs died by suicide. Antoinette Candia-Bailey emailed a scathing indictment of...
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This Is What Black School Leaders Really Need
By building a sense of belonging and empowerment, Teach For America's School Leaders of Color Conference helps educators and kids. The post This Is What Black School Leaders Really Need appeared first...
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Black Teachers Help Keep Black Boys Out of Special Education
A new study finds that Black male elementary school students with Black teachers are less likely to be identified for special education. The post Black Teachers Help Keep Black Boys Out of Special...
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How Food Deserts Impact Black Youths Education
Food deserts are hindering the success of Black students in both a K-12 environment and at home. The post How Food Deserts Impact Black Youths Education appeared first on Word In Black.
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Black Kids Need You to Show Up for Career Day
Studies find students have good jobs in the future when they receive career exposure and work-based learning while attaining their education. The post Black Kids Need You to Show Up for Career Day...
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How Farming Can Help Set Students Up for Success
Joy Carter uses Bee Free Farm to help students connect with nature — and teach them financial stability. The post How Farming Can Help Set Students Up for Success appeared first on Word In Black.
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Bringing Calm to Schools
The nonprofit organization Fostering Meditations is boosting student wellness by outfitting schools with calming meditation sessions and yoga rooms. The post Bringing Calm to Schools appeared first on...
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Black Veteran Educators School Next-Gen Teachers
Experienced Black teachers share tips to help young Houston educators to excel in the field. The post Black Veteran Educators School Next-Gen Teachers appeared first on Word In Black.
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FAFSA Fiasco Could Keep Black Kids Out of College This Fall
Because a disproportionate number of them need federal money to pay for college, Black students might opt out of higher ed. The post FAFSA Fiasco Could Keep Black Kids Out of College This Fall...
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5 Organizations Boosting Black Student Achievement
From mentorship to career-exposure, these nonprofits get Black high schoolers on the path to college. The post 5 Organizations Boosting Black Student Achievement appeared first on Word In Black.
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Why Are Teachers So Unhappy?
A new survey finds teachers at high-poverty (read Black) schools deal with far more than assign lessons and grade papers. The post Why Are Teachers So Unhappy? appeared first on Word In Black.
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