April 26, 2022

Schools must do more to support Black students

Despite the endemic nature of anti-blackness in society, educators have a duty to work toward disrupting anti-blackness in schools.

Keara Williams, Gene McAdoo and Tyrone C. Howard

January 25, 2022

Black youth face rising rates of depression, anxiety, suicide

The suicide rate among Black youth is now nearly twice the statewide average, and they are more at risk of depression, anxiety and stress.

Carolyn Jones

January 21, 2022

How California districts seek to recruit, retain Black teachers amid shortage

California districts are using pathway programs to hire more Black teachers and taking other steps to retain them.

Ali Tadayon

November 17, 2021

Community colleges are still wasting Black and Latino students’ time

By shrugging off the law against putting students into noncredit, nontransferrable remedial courses, colleges continue to trap students in a never-ending cycle leading to failure.

Jetaun Stevens

November 8, 2021

The ‘absolutely essential’ role of Black counselors on campus

Black counselors can play a key role in ensuring Black students are placed in college prep classes and get mental health services.

Carolyn Jones

November 1, 2021

Fighting for the education of Black students in California

A Sacramento organization is suing the state, alleging officials knew about discriminatory disciplinary practices for years and did nothing.

Diana Lambert