Education

Spelman College is set to graduate a record-breaking seven valedictorians this Sunday, a group collectively known as the 'Spelman Seven.' This achievement marks the largest number of valedictorians in the historically Black college's history, underscoring a significant celebration of Black excellence.

Instructure, the parent company of the Canvas education platform, has announced the recovery of data stolen in a recent cyberattack that temporarily halted services for universities and K-12 schools nationwide. The Federal Bureau of Investigation is actively assisting victims impacted by the breach.

The Supreme Court has announced it will review a Colorado law requiring preschools that accept state funding to enroll children from same-sex couples. This decision initiates a pivotal First Amendment confrontation, positioning religious liberties against the protections afforded to LGBTQ families.

Financial literacy advocates emphasize the importance of teaching young people money management skills before adulthood, as many financial decisions are made early in life and can have long-term consequences.

Data from the School Superintendents Association reveals that approximately 80% of Black superintendents hold advanced degrees, nearly double the percentage of their white counterparts. This disparity underscores the heightened pressure Black educators encounter to substantiate their qualifications for leadership roles, a phenomenon experts attribute to systemic biases within school hiring processes.

Five contemporary Black poets, including Amanda Gorman, Hanif Abdurraqib, Danez Smith, Patricia Smith, and Jasmine Mans, are recognized for their significant contributions to literature, with their collective works exploring critical themes of race, feminism, marginalization, and broader social commentary.

A recent study indicates that Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) provide enduring cognitive benefits for Black adults, with alumni demonstrating superior memory, language, and overall cognition decades after graduation compared to their peers from predominantly white institutions.

by Alvin Buyinza At an archives in Charleston, South Carolina, one day last month, a group of high school students sat around a table, newspaper clippings...

Black women are making significant strides in education, with Rosalind Cauthen, Executive Director of the Baltimore School for the Arts, and Dr. Nicol R. Howard, Associate Professor of Mathematics Education at Chapman University, leading efforts to inspire students and foster inclusive institutions.

The federal appellate court order ending the SAVE program will likely increase financial strain on 7 million student loan borrowers, while staff reductions at the Education Department will make it more difficult for borrowers to repay their loans and increase the likelihood of inaccurate repayments.