Education

A federal judge has approved a $9.25 million settlement by the Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Teachers Union in two lawsuits stemming from the layoffs of hundreds of Black educators at underperforming schools.

Jackson, Mississippi students were able to return to class for the first time in a week Tuesday with assurances that the toilets and sinks in their buildings would finally work.

Seattle is now home to the Black-owned bookstore, Loving Room: Diaspora books & salon, which aims to be a cultural hub for the community. 

The Lakeville Area School District is being used by a group of parents over the distribution of Black Lives Matter posters in schools. 

President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan will aid many of borrowers, but the tax man may demand a cut of the relief in some states.

Saturday’s three-hour event will feature marching bands, game highlights, exclusive interviews and cameos by NFL and HBCU icons.

Math and reading scores for America’s 9-year-olds fell dramatically during the first two years of the pandemic, according to a new federal study.