Education

A critical examination of educational equity for Black students in 2024

In 2024, Black K-12 education faced a year of significant moments that shaped the overall educational environment for Black students nationwide. These events included historic milestones, the navigation of controversial issues, and the implementation...

Uncovering Black History: College of Charleston’s Initiatives | Education Lab

For Bernard Powers, Charleston is a city full of contradictions. It’s a place enriched by Black history, but unless you know where to look and what you are looking at, you will miss it,...

The Enduring Influence of Dr. Carter G. Woodson on Education

Dr. Carter G. Woodson, known as the “Father of Black History,” was a trailblazing scholar and educator whose impact continues to resonate today. Born on December 19, 1875, in Virginia to formerly enslaved parents,...

Uncertain future looms over Historic Black Catholic school as archdiocese plans sale

The potential sale of New Orleans’ Couvent School complex has sparked concern and outrage within the community, as it signifies another loss for a neighborhood that has already seen the steady erosion of Black...

Reflecting on 2024: 7 Questions for CAAASA

The California Association of African American Superintendents and Administrators (CAAASA) is a prominent organization comprised of educational leaders from various regions across the state. Their primary mission is to identify and address critical issues...

One of the earliest Black educational institutions in Shreveport

Dr. Armstead Mason Newman’s story is one of resilience, determination, and leadership in the face of adversity. Born into enslavement in pre-Civil War Virginia, Newman defied the odds and went on to become a...

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