Gladney, leading the BAAAB aimed at addressing various educational disparities affecting Black students, highlighted concerns during his annual update to the SCUSD Board of Education in May. He pointed out that while Black students constitute 11.9% of the district’s population, they make up 18.4% of those enrolled in special education, reflecting disproportionate representation. Additionally, issues regarding disciplinary actions impacting Black students were underscored.
The Pennsylvania Department of Education's decision to remove mandatory guidelines for culturally relevant teaching practices has raised concerns among Black educators in Philadelphia. They fear the move could...
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