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Civil Rights Complaint Filed Against George Floyd Memorial Scholarship
White students at North Central University in Minneapolis, where George Floyd's memorial services were held, have filed a Civil Rights complaint over the scholarship in his name that is earmarked for...
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Why More Blacks Need to Pursue AI Degrees
AI is a booming field of study that could benefit Black people greatly. The post Why More Blacks Need to Pursue AI Degrees appeared first on Word In Black.
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Want to Reverse Learning Loss? Hire More Tutors
A study shows that when students got intensive, in-class help with their math lessons, their grades went up. The post Want to Reverse Learning Loss? Hire More Tutors appeared first on Word In Black.
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Literacy Is a Fundamental Skill. Read to Your Kids
Invest in reading to your kids early to help ensure your child doesn't suffer long term. The post Literacy Is a Fundamental Skill. Read to Your Kids appeared first on Word In Black.
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Generational Impact in Bison: Howard University Welcomes Cast of ‘A Different...
Discover how the NBC sitcom inspired many to attend HBCUs and how its legacy lives on and impacts Black youth. The post Generational Impact in Bison: Howard University Welcomes Cast of ‘A Different...
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70 Years After Brown v. Board, Black Girls Are Still Fighting for Access to...
The promise of desegregation and racial equality in education has yet to be fully realized. The post 70 Years After Brown v. Board, Black Girls Are Still Fighting for Access to an Equal Education...
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The Whitewashing of Education – and How to Stop it
In a country growing more diverse by the day, we have the power to stop book bans and other attempts to erase Black history. The post The Whitewashing of Education – and How to Stop it appeared first...
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To Help Black Teachers Thrive, Remove Outside Barriers
The non-profit Educate ME is providing aspiring teachers with financial assistance and mentorship to increase the Black teacher pipeline. The post To Help Black Teachers Thrive, Remove Outside...
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School Safety: Positive Parenting and Responsive Classrooms as a Form of...
Gun violence and school safety remain a very real concern in the lives of students and parents, especially in high-risk neighborhoods. The post School Safety: Positive Parenting and Responsive...
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Loving and Embracing the Differences in Our Youngest Learners
Collaboration between educators and families is essential in supporting student development. The post Loving and Embracing the Differences in Our Youngest Learners appeared first on Word In Black.
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Black Students With Disabilities Deserve Qualified Teachers
It seemed to be an outrageous case of a teacher abusing a student, captured on videotape. In September 2022, surveillance cameras captured Amber Hall, then a teacher at Tipps Elementary School in...
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The Toughest Issue for Teachers Is Even Tougher For Students
The top concern among teachers, student poverty, is the root of other problems like absenteeism and depression. The post The Toughest Issue for Teachers Is Even Tougher For Students appeared first on...
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April 30 Student Loan Consolidation Deadline Could Relieve Thousands
Black students owe an average of 188% more student loan debt than white students — and consolidation could lead to total cancellation. The post April 30 Student Loan Consolidation Deadline Could...
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Is a Bachelor’s Degree Worth it These Days?
A study from The Burning Glass Institute and the Strada Institute for the Future of Work shows that over 50% of college graduates in the U.S. work in positions that neither require a bachelor’s degree...
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Spelman College First HBCU to Launch Cosmetic Science Program
By offering a concentration and minor in cosmetic chemistry, the HBCU hopes to bridge the gap between the beauty industry and Black creators of the products. The post Spelman College First HBCU to...
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Duke University Ends Scholarship Program for Black Students: Why You Should Care
The decision could have national implications. The post Duke University Ends Scholarship Program for Black Students: Why You Should Care appeared first on Word In Black.
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Black Flint Students Haven’t Caught Up
When the water crisis emerged, public-school students in the majority-Black city fell behind their peers. No one knows how they’ll catch up. The post Black Flint Students Haven’t Caught Up appeared...
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Breaking Barriers: Degree Forward’s Mission to Elevate Black Male Graduates...
The initiative ambitiously targets lifting the percentage of working adults in Michigan with a college degree or professional training from today’s 50.5% to 60% by 2030. The post Breaking Barriers:...
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When Faith Brings Fresh Meaning to Mentoring
When his 6-week-old daughter Imani gives him space, new dad Michael Hunt imagines methods of making the students he mentors even more successful. “If we want to dismantle white supremacy, we have to...
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Blacks and Autism: We Need to Talk
By Aswad Walker “At two and a half years old, he was not speaking; he did not provide direct eye contact.” “She didn’t like being held very much. I noticed she didn’t interact with other kids.” “The...
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