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Why Are Teachers So Unhappy?
Originally appeared in Word in Black By Joseph Williams A new survey finds teachers at high-poverty (read Black) schools are dealing with far more than assigning lessons and grade papers. Four years...
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UT-Austin announces round of firings in latest step to comply with Texas’ DEI...
By Annie Xia and Sneha Dey, The Texas TribuneApril 2, 2024 “UT-Austin announces round of firings in latest step to comply with Texas’ DEI ban” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit,...
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To close or stay open? Ahead of the eclipse, Texas schools weighed logistical...
By Annie Xia, The Texas Tribune “To close or stay open? Ahead of the eclipse, Texas schools weighed logistical hurdles versus learning opportunities” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a...
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Texas will use computers to grade written answers on this year’s STAAR tests
By Keaton Peters, The Texas Tribune “Texas will use computers to grade written answers on this year’s STAAR tests” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization...
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First executive Black chef for Dallas ISD
By Lena Foster Chef Trina Nelson knew she was passionate about cooking when she made her first meal at the age of eight. One morning, she wanted to switch it up from the normal cereal and milk her mom...
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The Whitewashing of Education – and How to Stop it
By Ameshia Cross In a country growing more diverse by the day, we have the power to stop book bans and other attempts to erase Black history. No matter how much the right derides the word, the Black...
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How do Dallas ISD elections work?
By Michaela Rush, America Corps Member National elections, state elections, local elections, school board, run-offs: Between all of these dates, it’s hard to keep track of when elections are...
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What you need to know about Texas’ school safety policies
By Nina Banks, The Texas TribuneApril 24, 2024 “What you need to know about Texas’ school safety policies” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that...
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Protecting the Maternal Health of the Black Community
By Heather M. Butts Originally appeared in Word in Black The Fund for Public Health NYC and the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene recently held a discussion about “Protecting the Health of...
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Faculty petition to hold no-confidence vote in UT-Austin president after...
By Robert Downen, Ikram Mohamed and William Melhado, The Texas Tribune “Faculty petition to hold no-confidence vote in UT-Austin president after protest response” was first published by The Texas...
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Campuses across Texas had pro-Palestinian demonstrations. Why did only...
By Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune April 26, 2024 “Campuses across Texas had pro-Palestinian demonstrations. Why did only UT-Austin crack down?” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a...
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4 Lawsuits Challenging Book Bans
Nearly 4,000 books have been axed from schools, and Black stories are a frequent target. Now activists are fighting back in court. By Aziah Siid Originally appeared in Word in Black From Texas to...
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A Dream Fulfilled
By Lynn Pearcey Introduction Jungles are home to an assortment of inhabitants: some we know well, some we just met, others we have yet to meet, and to be honest with the rapidly evolving ecosystems...
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For Dallas’s Digital Divide, the Cause is Also the Cure
By Marlissa Collier A few years ago, the world became temporarily obsessed with Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. The psychology theory was proposed by Abraham Maslow, a thought leader who, during a time...
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5 Black Teachers on the Educators Who Inspired Them
By Aziah Siid Originally appeared in Word in Black We asked Black teachers nationwide to tell us about an educator who left an unforgettable mark on them. The best teachers not only educate their...
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Muslim advocacy group sues Abbott saying university executive order violates...
By Sejal Govindarao, The Texas Tribune “Muslim advocacy group sues Abbott saying university executive order violates free speech” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan...
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Witherite Law Group to Award $150,000 to Dunbar High School Students Through...
Witherite Law Group and 1-800-TruckWreck are committed to giving back to the community of Fort Worth and thus have selected their 2024 “Making a Difference” Scholarship recipients. The award...
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Under scrutiny from legislators, Texas university leaders attest to how...
By Sneha Dey, The Texas TribuneMay 14, 2024 “Under scrutiny from legislators, Texas university leaders attest to how they’re complying with the state’s DEI ban” was first published by The Texas...
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Biden Administration Unveils New Initiatives to Combat School Segregation on...
The landmark 1954 Supreme Court ruling declared racially segregated schools unconstitutional, but recent data reveals persistent inequities in U.S. education. By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior...
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Biden-Harris Administration Approves $7.7 Billion in Additional Student Loan...
By Stacy M. Brown Originally appeared in NNPA The Biden-Harris Administration announced the approval of $7.7 billion in student loan debt relief for 160,500 borrowers. This measure targets three...
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