The Conversation

Texas proposes Bible readings for K‑12 students, reigniting century‑old legal battle over their place in public schools

In 2023, Texas passed a law aimed at improving K-12 students’ reading. In part, it called for a required reading list to spell out “at least one literary work to be taught in each grade level.” An ...
The Hechinger Report

AI gives more praise, less criticism to Black students

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Los Angeles Times

U.S. Department of Education reopens investigation into LAUSD’s Black student achievement program

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Federal education officials have reopened an investigation into LAUSD’s Black Student Achievement Plan originally ...
Los Angeles Times

‘In-your-face racism’ at an elite campus: Black students raise alarm at Pomona College

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Pomona College is grappling with multiple anti-Black incidents, including slurs used at athletic and social events ...
Redlands Daily Facts

The Bible is challenged as inappropriate for Redlands students

Someone has lodged a complaint with Redlands schools against the King James version of the Bible, alleging it has inappropriate material for students. The Redlands Unified School District board will ...
New York Post

Why Black male students are hurt the most by lowered academic expectations

I’m a middle school teacher in New York, and what’s happening inside many classrooms today should concern every parent in this country — especially parents of Black boys. Education is supposed to be ...
The Chronicle

Duke halts Black Student Alliance Invitational, students warn of impact on enrollment

For the first time since the 1980s, Duke’s Office of Undergraduate Admissions will not host the Black Student Alliance Invitational. Current students say the decision was made without their input and ...
Inside Higher Ed

Mizzou’s Black Student Government Latest Casualty in Trump’s DEI Crackdown

The University of Missouri has stripped the Legion of Black Collegians—its historic Black student governing body—as well as at least four other minority affinity groups of all annual designated ...
The Texas Tribune

These Texans want better schools for Black students. They disagree on vouchers as the answer.

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Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Bible studies program reaching more Arkansas public school students

The Benton School District last month launched the LifeWise released time religious instruction program for first grade students at Caldwell Elementary, allowing students to leave campus and learn ...
USA Today

Congressional Black Caucus scholarships discriminate, lawsuit alleges

An anti-affirmative action group is suing the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, alleging college scholarships for Black students from underfunded schools in majority Black districts illegally ...