Donald Trump’s threat to dismantle the Department of Education has raised concerns about the impact on the nation’s most vulnerable students, particularly Black students who are already underrepresented and face systemic racism in education.
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Education on the ballot: Here’s what passed
Voters across the nation decided on measures impacting K-12 schools and the educational futures of Black students, with some states approving school choice, eliminating standardized testing requirements, and increasing school funding.
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What a Black father tells his son after Trump’s win
John Celestand lied to his 11-year-old son about the safety of his friends and the future of the country after Donald Trump’s election victory, as he wanted to protect the innocence of his son and assure him that everything would be OK.
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House Dems continue to warn of the dangers of Project 2025
Congressional Democrats warn that if former President Donald Trump is reelected, he will enact the 2025 Presidential Transition Project, a multi-million-dollar initiative aimed at promoting right-wing and conservative policy to reshape the U.S. federal government.
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GAO study reveals persistent underrepresentation of Black and Hispanic faculty in higher education
Black and Hispanic faculty members remain significantly underrepresented in higher education institutions, despite modest increases in their numbers over the past two decades, and the Department of Education and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission both handle allegations of discrimination inefficiently, resulting in delays in addressing discrimination complaints.
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Biden Administration announces $1.2 billion in student debt forgiveness for 153,000 borrowers
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire In a significant move to alleviate the burden of student debt, the Biden administration revealed on Feb 21, its decision to automatically forgive $1.2 billion in student loans for 153,000 borrowers. Those eligible for debt relief are individuals enrolled in the saving on a valuable Education (SAVE) repayment plan […]