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AI in Schools: Revolution or Risk for Black Students?
By Joseph Williams Originally appeared in Word in Black Hailed as cutting-edge technology that will revolutionize teaching, next-generation artificial intelligence is coming to a classroom near you —...
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Reading Books by Black Authors to Kids? Only if Parents Say OK
By Aziah Siid Originally appeared in Word in Black Florida, it seems, is at it again. Some parents in the Sunshine State are outraged that their children’s school is asking them to sign permission...
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Despite Pushback, Black Lives Matter at School Keeps Growing
By Aziah Siid Originally appeared in Word in Black We live in an era where a Black teen in Texas can get suspended for wearing his hair in locs, schools in Florida teach that people benefited from...
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3 Ways to Fix Math’s Racial Divide
By Aziah Siid Originally appeared in Word in Black Some of the highest-paying jobs — data scientist, software engineer, actuary — require proficiency in mathematics. But every time a Black child is...
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Dallas ISD’s pandemic plan to connect students didn’t work, new cheaper plan...
By Sujata Dand Originally appeared in Dallas Free Press Almost three years ago, we told you about Dallas ISD’s innovative plan for students to access high-speed internet access at home by creating a...
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Most Black Teens Want Schools to Teach Slavery’s Legacy
By Aziah Siid Originally appeared in Word in Black Banning books written by Black authors, issuing permission slips to hear a book by a Black author, blocking the AP African American Studies...
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Here’s what Texans need to know about the new FAFSA to get aid for college
By Sneha Dey, The Texas Tribune Jan. 23, 2024 “Here’s what Texans need to know about the new FAFSA to get aid for college” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media...
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Gen-Z’s Worries Over Student Debt Could Impact the 2024 Election
By Bria Overs Originally appeared in Word in Black During the 2020 presidential campaign, Joe Biden promised sweeping action on student debt. His plan to cancel at least $10,000 of loans for anyone...
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The power of the arts: supporting the mental wellbeing of Black students
Keelyn Singleton, a senior at Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts in Dallas, learned more about how music played a role in his mental health after his grandmother died....
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A recap of the inaugural HBCU signing day in DFW
Here’s a look at some highlights from the inaugural HBCU signing day in DFW! During the event, HBCU alumni shared inspiring stories, six student athletes were recognized and celebrated and enriching...
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Students Gather to Celebrate HBCU Signing Day
On February 29th at 6pm, six students and their families gathered to partake in the first HBCU signing Day. First inaugural signing day was supported by Chase Bank and hosted by Dallas Weekly in...
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Books for Young Black Feminists
It’s never too soon to teach young girls the value of activism and coalition building, whether it’s in the home or in the classroom. Photo Credit: Apple Books Joan Morgan’ When Chickenheads Come Home...
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Nerdy Girl Success Empowers Black Girls to Be Leaders
By Aswad Walker Originally appeared in Word in Black According to a Houston-born singer you might have heard of, girls run the world. And by some measures, the assertion seems on point. In terms of...
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3 Black Folks Revolutionizing Access to Scholarships
By Bria Overs Having won over $1 million in college scholarships, these winners started successful businesses helping others secure funding. Yes, a college degree is still worth it — graduates are...
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5 Court Cases That Changed Education for Black Students
By Aziah Siid Originally appeared in Word in Black For generations, Black students, their parents and education advocates have used the US court system to create equal opportunity for Black students...
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Teachers’ “Black Tax”: Longer Hours, Lower Pay, Better Attitude
By Joseph Williams Originally appeared in Word in Black Working longer hours, typically in under-resourced schools, Black teachers often climb up the rougher side of the educational mountain compared...
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Majority-Black School Districts Must Prepare for End of COVID Relief Funds
By Aziah Siid Originally appeared in Word in Black At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Congress passed a $190 billion spending bill that helped school districts pay for sudden, costly expenses,...
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Black Kids Need You to Show Up for Career Day
By Aziah Siid Studies find students have good jobs in the future when they receive career exposure and work-based learning while attaining their education. Career days happen nationwide at schools,...
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This Is What Black School Leaders Really Need
By Barbara Logan Smith Originally appeared in Word in Black From my early days as a classroom teacher in Milwaukee to my work partnering with the community and schools across the Greater Delta, and...
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Five Dallas-area Teens Rep the Big D at Disney Dreamers Academy
Ever been sitting outside on an August summer day in Dallas and wondered, “why in God’s name would the first people to find this place find it, set up shop, hang out for a bit, then experience the...
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