Unfortunately, many Black students never have a Black teacher. From pre-K to 8th grade, I had only two Black teachers and none in high school. This absence deeply impacted me, making school feel isolating and frustrating. In high school, I longed for someone who understood my culture beyond the other four Black girls in my class.
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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