SEATTLE MEDIUM — A national literacy crisis is evident as nearly 40 percent of fourth graders read below the basic level, and approximately one-third of eighth...
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The education system in the U.S. literally opened the door for this discussion. Not so much for how it is being taught in...
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The goal is to build learning environments where Black boys are valued, supported, and empowered from the earliest stages of development.
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Our mission and goals include removing barriers and racial compensation gaps between Black educators and their counterparts, ensuring that Black early educators are...
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Head Start faces real peril as political battles, rising costs, and financial insecurity threaten the families who need it most — at a...
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — While the evidence is clear that pre-K makes a meaningful difference for children in the short and long term, children need access to...
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE —Interestingly, though memories have faded, Head Start set the foundation for a hunger for knowledge that has permeated my life.
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — I have found that there are some educational approaches that consistently provide a safer, more enriching, and more affirmative environment for Black children....
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The National Black Child Development Institute (NBCDI) proudly announces the launch of its inaugural Book, Toy, & Media (BTM) Awards.
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Now, after expanding and building new pathways to success as the first African-American superintendent for Allentown public schools in Allentown, Pennsylvania, he continues...
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE - Too many Black parents watch their children become just another number in school systems shaped by systemic racism and unequal funding. Meanwhile, parents...
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE - At a recent gathering of educators and advocates, we imagined a future where learning begins early, communities lead, and every child has access...
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE - True equity means giving every child—regardless of income, race, or location—access to an education that fits their needs, not forcing them to settle...
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — By their mid-40s, the students’ cognitive outcomes were significantly different, with Black women continuing to gain in IQ, reading, and math skills while...
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The American Civil Liberties Union immediately condemned the plan, stating it puts millions’ education and civil rights at risk.
NNPA Newswire- While legislative attacks may create temporary barriers, they cannot halt the momentum of a cultural movement. DEI is not just a set of policies...
Predominantly Black Institutions represent an increasing cadre of 4-year and 2-year institutions that educate urban and rural Black students whose personal and financial situations limit their...
By Megan Tagami CalMatters California high school students will be required to pass an ethnic studies class to graduate, starting with the class of 2030. That...
By Stacy M. Brown (NNPA Newswire Contributor) Students in the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) system are learning faster than just about any other school district in...