Posts Tagged ‘Education’
Duke University Ends Scholarship Program for Black Students: Why You Should Care
The Reginaldo Howard scholarship at Duke University that enabled some Black students attend college has ended.
Read MoreBlack Teachers Help Keep Black Boys Out of Special Education
A new study finds Black male elementary students assigned Black teachers are less likely to be recommended for special education services. The joint team of University of North Carolina and University of California-Davis researchers showed Black male students have a lower likelihood of being misidentified with disabilities or disciplinary problems when paired with Black teachers.
Read MoreUNCF Celebrates 80 Years of Working to Advance Black Educational Opportunities
An elegant event recognizing the UNCF’s history of making education accessible attracted celebrities and raised money.
Read MoreUniversity of Florida eliminates all diversity, equity and inclusion positions due to new state rule
A new Florida law means that some roles and departments have been eliminated from colleges like the University of Florida.
Read MoreThe Truth of Black History Will Set You Free
The real story of Black people in the U.S., is silenced in schools by law in some states, but is being told in churches and houses of worship.
Read MoreMayor of Birmingham advises Black athletes to avoid Alabama colleges if anti-DEI bill passes
The mayor of Birmingham made a controversial statement about whether Alabama is a good place for Black athletes to pursue college.
Read MoreHelp Wanted: Schools Struggling to Keep Black Teachers
Data shows that Black students perform significantly better in school when taught by Black teachers. However, finding and keeping Black teachers on the payroll is easier said than done in today’s education climate.
Read MoreCalifornia’s Push for Ethnic Studies Runs Into the Israel-Hamas War
California is mandating ethnic studies for students in order to help non-white students learn about other cultures. However, teachers and administrators are still navigating how to discuss sensitive current event topics.
Read MoreAfter a spate of education bans, Florida churches are taking Black history into their own hands
Churches in Florida are offering Black history lessons for their communities to counter the state’s efforts to restrict race-conscious lessons in schools.
Read MoreSupreme Court declines to immediately block West Point from considering race in admissions process
For now, Westpoint military academy will continue to consider race in its admissions process despite conservative protests.
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