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Michael W. Kraus: The Department of Education, and most Americans, are wrong about race
In a sweeping “Dear Colleague” letter in February, the U.S. Department of Education claimed that in the last four years, our ...
Dangerous Learning: The Story Of The Struggle For Black Literacy
In his new book, "Dangerous Learning," legal scholar Derek Black tells the story of the resistance to Black literacy in this ...
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The Race Gap: How U.S. systemic racism plays out in Black lives
Maternal mortality decreases among women with higher education levels, but Black women with college degrees still have a mortality rate that is five times higher than college-educated white women.
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Black parents face tough balancing act in choosing schools
Gaps in achievement, or academic performance, between Black and white students grows fastest in more segregated school districts, per a 2022 report from global education organization ASCD.
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Black Americans Twice As Likely To Die During Childhood As Whites
less education, and worse health insurance coverage” among Black Americans. Black parents should be aware of their children’s ...
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Black and brown students are more likely to receive harsher and more frequent punishment than white students. The solution isn't just about teachers.
Related stories Discipline disparities could hurt the future workforce Black students make ... from the US Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights. Yet white students, who make up ...
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College diversity, equity and inclusion probes undermine Black high school success
Black students face skepticism about their academic performance and potential due to persistent stereotypes and systemic challenges in higher education.
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Lack of support leads to achievement gaps for Black, Latino students in Los Angeles
On the higher education front, the report calls for stronger transfer ... Pre-pandemic, the gap between white and Latino students in A-G completion was 3%, and 13% between white and Black students.