The Justice Department under the 47th president’s administration has lifted a decades-old desegregation order in Louisiana, calling it a “historical wrong” and suggesting similar orders are outdated burdens that should be reevaluated. Critics argue this move signals a dangerous retreat from civil rights enforcement, warning it could accelerate school resegregation and undermine efforts to ensure equitable education.
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Baltimore Teacher Network hosts an education townhall with Senator Angela Alsobrooks at Baltimore City Community College Fine Arts Theatre
The Baltimore Teacher Network will host an education townhall with Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, D-Md., on May 29 at Baltimore City Community College, bringing together educators, students, and policymakers for a public discussion on education and recent federal impacts.
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Coppin State University to host 2025 Economic Inclusion Conference
Coppin State University’s Center for Strategic Entrepreneurship will host the 2025 Economic Inclusion Conference on April 30, focusing on youth economic empowerment through entrepreneurship and workforce readiness, in partnership with Baltimore City Public Schools and the Mayor’s Office of Employment Development. Building on past successes and research, the event will feature workshops, a job fair, and cross-sector collaboration to equip over 800 students with the tools to create sustainable economic futures.
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‘Playworks’ reinvents recess as a learning experience
By Christina Walker You won’t find swings, slides or a kickball field outside Rhawnhurst School. Instead, the elementary school’s “playground” is a vast expanse of barren blacktop with just a lone basketball hoop. Yet at this aging two-story school in this deeply diverse Northeast Philadelphia neighborhood, play is not just encouraged, but deeply embedded in […]
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Black boys matter: Why are they disappearing from schools?
The absence of young Black men in college reflects a long-standing pattern of systemic exclusion that begins in early childhood, with disproportionate discipline and a lack of support in K–12 education. Experts call for reimagining schools as spaces of healing, affirmation and culturally sustaining education that honor the full humanity of Black boys.
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Prince Hall Masons award scholarships to Maryland HBCUs at bicentennial celebration
The Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Maryland, founded on Feb. 2, 1825, will celebrate its 200th anniversary on April 26 with a public event honoring the late Elijah Cummings and awarding scholarships. The bicentennial celebration highlights the Lodge’s ongoing commitment to education, service and advocacy in the African-American community.
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Student loans in default to be referred to debt collection, Education Department says
Starting May 5, the Education Department will resume collections on federal student loans in default — including wage garnishment and withholding of government payments — ending a pause in enforcement that began during the COVID-19 pandemic. The move, announced by the current administration, affects over 5 million borrowers and has sparked criticism amid ongoing confusion and hardship caused by shifting student loan policies.
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College inclusion, equity and diversity probes undermine high school success
By Quintessa WilliamsWord in Black When the Department of Education announced in March that they would investigate admissions practices at 50 of the nation’s elite colleges and universities, it declared that school equity, diversity and inclusion policies exclude qualified White and Asian college-bound students from campus. Implied but not stated in the directive, experts say, […]
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Phill Black named interim director of public safety at Central State University
By Central State University Communications Central State University has appointed Phill Black as the new interim director of public safety in an effort to enhance campus safety. Black brings more than 30 years of law enforcement experience, having held leadership positions with the Cincinnati Police Department. His roles included detective, recruiter and executive assistant to […]
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Harvard becomes first major university to challenge White House
Harvard is openly defying the Trump administration’s efforts to curb campus activism, setting up a high-stakes legal battle over university independence and government power. With billions in federal funding at risk, Harvard’s stance could inspire a broader pushback from other elite institutions and reshape the future of higher education governance.
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Meet the financial content creators making money management education accessible for all
With the growing Black-White wealth gap and diminishing federal job opportunities, financial literacy has become essential for Black Americans. Experts are increasingly using social media to provide practical advice on budgeting, saving and investing.
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HBCUs ponder their future as 47th president makes cuts to education dollars
HBCUs face mounting uncertainty as the Trump administration scales back federal education funding and support programs, leaving schools that serve predominantly Black students in financial limbo. Despite their critical educational and economic impact, decades of underfunding and political shifts threaten their survival—prompting urgent calls for policy reform, state investment, and grassroots advocacy.
