The New York Times

Some Programs for Black Students Become ‘Illegal D.E.I.’ Under Trump

Districts aiming to hire Black teachers, add Black history classes and talk about white privilege are increasingly under scrutiny, raising questions about what is legal, and also what works. By Dana ...
Black Enterprise

Pharrell Williams’ ‘Black Ambition’ Unveils $1M Digital Learning Lab For Florida Entrepreneurs

Pharrell Williams' Black Ambition launches a new virtual program to empower Florida entrepreneurs, with a focus on underrepresented founders. Pharrell Williams’ Black Ambition is continuing its work ...
Hosted on MSN

Education Department To Release Billions In Grants For Programs Black Families Rely On

The wait is over. The U.S. Department of Education announced that it will release billions of dollars in grants withheld by the Trump administration, providing educators across the country with the ...
EdSurge

Inside a Program Supporting Black Girls Who Love Math

Bailey Hairston and Lauren Duval-Shepherd participate in a summer math lesson. Photo by Daniel Mollenkamp for EdSurge. PHILADELPHIA — Elle Oliver knows anger. Multiplying by 12 used to make the rising ...
The New York Times

Why America’s Debate Over Which Children Are ‘Gifted’ Won’t Go Away

Gifted programs could be shutting out millions of high-performing Black and Latino children from low-income families. Can districts fix their advanced education problem? By Troy Closson In New York ...