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Black Minds Matter
The world is in the midst of a civil uprising as more bear witness to the racial and social injustices that take place daily in America, sparked by the abhorrent murders of black men and women.
“Every man has two educations: that which is given to him, and the other which he gives himself. What we are merely taught seldom nourishes the minds like that which we teach ourselves.”
New Poll: Black Single Moms Want More School Choice — and Will Vote that Way
New survey findings reveal the concerns of Black single mothers. Nearly 70% see the country heading in the wrong direction. 90%, "don’t believe the traditional approach to public school meets students’ needs." Over half have considered changing schools in the past year. It's time for change.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
STATE LAWMAKERS SHOULD BOOST THE MARYLAND’S SCHOOL CHOICE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TO MATCH PARENTS’ DEMAND
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.
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.