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Black Student Success Week

Apr 22, 2024 | Education

The California Community Colleges system marks its fifth anniversary of intentional advocacy for a better future for Black students with its annual Black Student Success Week, April 22-26. The series of virtual events is expected to draw more than 5,000 students,...

Black Veteran Educators School Next-Gen Teachers

Apr 8, 2024 | Education

The first years of teaching can be scary, lonely times, and with the public education system consistently changing, it can often be hard to navigate. Teachers will have the herculean task of engaging students starting the school year already behind, learning loss,...

Boosting Black Student Achievement

Apr 8, 2024 | Education

Overworked and underpaid teachers need all the help they can get to ensure students achieve and are college or career-ready. Fortunately, there are dozens of nonprofit organizations that can lend a hand, helping guide students to higher education or a well-paying job....

Mentorship Key To Improving Outcomes For Black youth

Mar 25, 2024 | Education, Mentoring

Black youth in Canada experience poorer educational achievement than other children and youth, which leads to subsequent poor economic outcomes. A series of problems and barriers contribute to poor educational outcomes. These include negative attitudes of...

Study: Some Teachers Less Likely To Refer Kids For Special Ed

Mar 18, 2024 | Education

New research suggests that a child’s likelihood of being referred for special education services is greatly influenced by the race of their teacher. Black teachers are less likely to identify children for disability services, according to a study published this month...