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These are some of the articles, videos,and more we believe promote the goals and themes of the Black Minds Matter movement. As we work to expand education options for our students, we hope to ensure every person has access to resources to be life-long learners. If you’d like to have a news highlighted here, please email us.

What School Choice Means for Black Students in 2024

School Choice Week aims to help parents explore options, but it sparks concerns about funding and equity.

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Black Education Entrepreneurs — and Parents — Are Pushing the Boundaries of School Choice

Allen: ESAs, charters, homeschooling — the country should be ready to embrace even more changes pioneered by those best positioned to know what works.

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America’s Youngest Teacher: Shania Muhammad, 16 year-old third grade teacher

Shania Muhammad, 16, becomes youngest full-time teacher in U.S. According to a study from the National Center for Education Statistics, Black girls and women are among the highest educated groups in the nation.

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Charter schools have attracted growing number of Black, Hispanic students as parents seek better options

"Black parents, low income, Hispanic parents that knew that their schools weren't great but they just didn't have choices." @Debbieveney, the senior V.P. of the @charteralliance reports a rise in minority students attending charter schools.

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For Black Kids, Underfunded Public Schools Are Inequality Factories

A new report reveals how hundreds of billions of dollars have been snatched away from the nation’s public schools since 2016. by Joseph Williams

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STATE LAWMAKERS SHOULD BOOST THE MARYLAND’S SCHOOL CHOICE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TO MATCH PARENTS’ DEMAND

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70 Years After Brown vs. Board of Education, Public Schools Still Segregated

Like 70 years ago when the 1954 ruling was decided, addressing public school segregation remains important for a healthy democracy.

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6-YEAR-OLD BOY BECOMES NEW MENSA INDUCTEE

Six-year-old Chandler Hughes of Texas has accomplished something remarkable for his young age—he was recently admitted as one of the youngest ever members of Mensa, a society for people with exceptionally high IQs.

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New Poll: Candidates Who Support School Choice More Likely to Win at Ballot Box

School choice gives parents the right to use the tax dollars designated for their child’s education to send their child to the public or private school that best serves their needs. How would a candidate’s support of school choice affect your vote for them? More Likely Overall – 76.3%

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