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6 Culturally Relevant Holiday Books to Add to Your Gift List

These K-12 appropriate titles can foster a love of reading and help students return to school empowered and inspired.  by Quintessa Williams, Word In Black The...

Detroit Invests in College Success as GreenLight Fund Commits $600,000 to Support First-Generation Students

Detroit's future hinges on the success and resilience of its young people, especially those who are the first in their families to navigate the...

More Than Numbers: The Harsh Discipline of Black K-12 Girls

It’s no longer a surprising revelation that Black girls are disciplined at disproportionately high rates compared to their peers of other racial backgrounds.  However, new...

Pembroke Academy Sets a New Standard for Detroit: A Blueprint for Educational Excellence

Pembroke Academy’s recent recognition as a 2024 National Blue Ribbon School marks a pivotal moment in Detroit’s educational history. Principal Salwa Kinsey and her...

Shaping Futures: How Detroit’s Black Youth Thrive Through Representation and Opportunity

Seeing yourself reflected in the world around you as a child of color can be a lifeline, especially in a city like Detroit, where...

From slavery to colonialism and school rules: a history of myths about Black hair

One of the first dilemmas that Black people face is whether to let strangers touch their hair – and under what circumstances. Thomas Mukoya/Reuters by...

Wayne County Schools Seek Voter Support to Renew Millage for Student Success and Career Preparation

The conversation surrounding the future of Wayne County’s schools intensified as school boards across the region finalized their decision. A majority voted to place...

J. Pharoah Doss: Achievement test and junk excuses for failure

Getty Images The difference between achievement tests and aptitude tests is that achievement tests measure what students have learned, whereas aptitude tests evaluate their potential...

Cass Tech Educator Earns National Recognition for Advancing STEM Opportunities

Jane Cunningham, an educator at Cass Technical High School in Detroit, has achieved something extraordinary. She has been selected as one of 100 educators...

Can This New Plan to Fund Schools Help Black Kids Nationwide?

Mississippi’s new K-12 funding model is designed to get more money to low-income districts, but some experts are skeptical by Quintessa Williams The state of Mississippi,...

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