Despite the benefits of quality child care, Black families encounter challenges. Head Start, a vital program for impoverished children, shows disproportionate enrollment of Black preschoolers, with only 54% of eligible children benefiting in 2019. Moreover, many Black families lack a nearby Head Start center.
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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A Black educator has reached a settlement with the Charter Oak Unified School District after filing a lawsuit claiming he was demoted from his position as principal in...
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A recent sociological study highlights that school segregation continues to exacerbate racial achievement gaps among Black, Hispanic, and white students in U.S. public schools. By analyzing standardized test...
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Unlike traditional approaches that limit Black history to one month or an elective course, this year-round curriculum celebrates the global contributions of Black people, aiming to integrate their...
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In response, the school board commissioned an independent racial climate audit, involving surveys and focus groups with over 6,000 participants, including staff, families, and students. The April 2023...
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