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Children hit hardest by the pandemic are now the big kids at school. Many still need reading help

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Federal student loan interest has started accruing again. Here’s what you need to know

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Judge blocks changes in teacher evaluations prompted by Texas’ takeover of Houston school district

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Florida officials discussed ‘lack of opposing viewpoints’ before banning AP African American studies course

Florida rejected the African American studies course due to its lessons on reparations, the Black Lives Matter movement and "queer…
/ August 31, 2023
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New Kentucky school could be named after first Black female doctor

A new middle school under construction in Fayette County, Kentucky, could be named after the first Black doctor.
/ August 30, 2023
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Wondering how to make your child’s teacher an ally? We asked an educator for tips

A Black education official sits down with theGrio to discuss how parents can foster better relationships with their children’s teachers.
/ August 30, 2023

Rick Ross’ life to be studied at Georgia State University law class

Georgia State's College of Law will offer "The Legal Life of Rick Ross," an exploration of the rapper's business dealings,…
/ August 30, 2023
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Clark Atlanta hires Danille Taylor to direct its art museum

Clark Atlanta University has appointed Danille Taylor, Ph.D., as director of its art museum (CAUAM), according to a news release. 
/ August 28, 2023

8 states to offer free school meals; advocates urge Congress for nationwide policy

Minnesota, Colorado and Michigan are among states making school breakfasts and lunches permanently free to all students.
/ August 27, 2023
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Boston schools system investigating complaints that top Black administrators are being forced out

The Boston public schools system has allegedly fired a dozen Black administrators who used their positions to advocate for Black…
/ August 26, 2023
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Whiteness does not care about the comfort or education of Black students

Bunnell Elementary School in Florida failed its Black students and then tried to lay the blame on them. 
/ August 25, 2023
Marla Frederick becomes first Black woman to lead Harvard's divinity school

Marla Frederick becomes first Black woman to lead Harvard’s divinity school

Marla F. Frederick is the first Black woman to be named dean of Harvard Divinity School in its 207-year history.
/ August 25, 2023
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Florida school bribed Black preteens with fast-food gift cards amid low test scores

Black parents aren't pleased about their kids being isolated for a school assembly and offered gift cards as incentive to…
/ August 23, 2023

Arkansas orders school districts to submit AP African American course materials for review

Arkansas' top education official on Monday told school districts offering an Advanced Placement African American Studies course to send in their course…
/ August 22, 2023

Arkansas governor defends limits on AP Black history course

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders dismissed the Arkansas high school AP African American Studies curricula as a "lie" and "propaganda."
/ August 21, 2023