Stanford University professor Adam Banks regularly commutes 5,000 miles to teach free college-level African American studies classes to the Black community in Cleveland, his hometown, to build community and connect people with one another.
Category: Education
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Proposed DC Council bill banning phones in school sparks online discourseÂ
Councilmember Brooke Pinto has introduced a bill to ban the use of cell phones during school hours at D.C. Public Schools, citing low test scores and distractions, but some parents and students have raised concerns about its enforceability and impact on learning opportunities.
Posted in#Education
Erasing Black history? These unions say not on their watch
Teacher unions in Florida and Georgia are fighting against censorship of Black history in schools, with the Florida Education Association and the Georgia Federation of Teachers advocating for students and standing up against efforts to suppress knowledge that empowers Black communities.
Posted inNational News
Federal scholarship for underserved students at historically Black colleges suspended
The 1890 Scholars Program, a federal scholarship aimed at boosting students from underserved and rural areas attending historically Black colleges and universities, has been suspended pending further review.
Posted inCivil Rights
Ringing the alarm for civil rights data in schoolsÂ
The Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) is a critical tool for identifying and addressing disparities in educational access and equity in America’s schools, and advocates are fighting to protect it from being dismantled by the Trump administration.
Posted inEducation
PRESS ROOM: State Board calls for cellphone restrictions, school HVAC improvements and legacy admissions ban
The State Board of Education adopted two resolutions, one calling for the elimination of student cellphone use during the school day and the other addressing HVAC issues in D.C. Public Schools, and voted to transmit a draft Furthering Admissions Inclusion and Representation Act of 2025 to the D.C. Council for consideration.
Posted inEducation
Black students are punished more, then expected to succeed
Two recent reports reveal that disproportionate disciplining of Black children is linked to academic disparities, with Black students facing higher rates of disciplinary actions and experiencing a widening achievement divide compared to their White peers.
Posted inTechnology
BEYA STEM Conference examines biotechnology’s potential to transform healthcare
Biotechnology innovations, including those enabled by AI and data science, are transforming healthcare by providing more precise and personalized treatments, while also addressing challenges such as bias and adoption.
Posted inWord In Black
New policies endanger security of immigrant student population
President Trump’s immigration policies have created a climate of fear in schools, affecting not only immigrant students but also Black students, leading to increased anxiety, depression, and school disengagement.
Posted inCommentary
Commentary: Woodlawn High School fully unpacked
The NAACP’s Randallstown Chapter is advocating for the students of Woodlawn High School, offering four $1,000 scholarships to support the school’s efforts to improve academic outcomes and reduce violence.
Posted inBaltimore News
Morgan State to convene inaugural conference addressing gun violence on college campuses
Morgan State University is hosting the inaugural National Conference on Gun Violence on U.S. College and University Campuses, aiming to tackle the impact of gun violence on campus safety and share lessons learned and changes made to enhance campus security.
Posted inAfro Briefs
Rutgers-Newark Marion Thompson Wright Lecture Series will focus on international Black liberation movements
The Marion Thompson Wright Lecture Series will explore the interplay between national and global Black liberation movements, past and present, with a focus on transnational liberation and the cross-pollination of artistic and political movements worldwide.