In post-Hurricane Katrina New Orleans, BE NOLA is reclaiming the city’s Black teaching legacy by investing in educators and centering the city’s rich cultural...
Educators are trying to strike a balance between embracing new, potentially biased AI tools and preserving the integrity of learning.
by Aaricka Washington
This...
Lead-contamination remains an unspoken crisis in many predominantly Black school districts — undermining student health and achievement.
by Quintessa WilliamsJune 30, 2025
Dionna Brown...
Despite post-George Floyd promises to prioritize student wellness and care, Black kids face more policing than in 2020.
by Quintessa WilliamsMay 23, 2025
In...
“There’s no circumstance where I’d use the term,” says Howard University professor Dr. Ivory Toldson. But if the phrase “achievement gap is inherently racist,...
by Quintessa Williams, Word In Black
This is what choosing an excellent school for your child should look like: You go to your neighborhood school and...
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By: Aziah Siid
When President Donald Trump signed a barrage of controversial executive orders rolling back civil...
