Key Highlights: For several years, Florida schools have prioritized closing the achievement gap among students of different racial backgrounds. In Pinellas County, this issue has sparked decades of legal disputes, resulting in court-mandated initiatives aimed at addressing these systemic challenges.
The 1954 Supreme Court ruling in Brown v. Board of Education, a cornerstone of the Civil Rights Movement, mandated the desegregation of schools nationwide, aiming to provide equal...
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A new report from the Southern Education Foundation (SEF) highlights that, despite the historic Brown v. Board of Education ruling, many Black students across the United States still...
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A lawsuit alleging discrimination and educational neglect in Pittsburg Unified School District has resulted in a settlement aimed at addressing the disparities faced by Black students, English learners,...
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Following Kamala Harris’ loss in the 2024 elections and the Republican Party’s significant congressional victories, many Democrats are grappling with frustration, anger, and fear. Donald Trump’s return to...
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Nov 12, 2024 Story by: Editor The American Coup: Wilmington 1898 uncovers the often-overlooked account of a violent race massacre and a meticulously planned insurrection that took place...
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![In January at Curlew Creek Elementary School, tutor Susan Cohen from the Read Across Pinellas program assists first grader Za’mir Maceachron with a reading lesson. The Pinellas County school district has launched similar initiatives aimed at closing the achievement gap among its students. [DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times]](https://blkpoliticsnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/eds.png)
