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School district investigates teachers after displaying nooses as “back to school” necklaces in class
The Roosevelt School District of New York is investigating claims that nooses labeled as “back to school necklaces” were openly displayed in a classroom after community calls for accountability.
Denver teachers on strike today after negotiations over more stable base salary stall out
Denver teachers will begin a strike today after the negotiations with Denver Public Schools fell through over the weekend, the Denver Classroom Teachers Association told CNN on Saturday. Over the last 14 months, Denver Public Schools and the Denver Classroom Teachers Association had been attempting to negotiate the district’s compensation system, which is tied to […]
480,000 students affected as Los Angeles teachers go on strike for better wages, conditions
For the first time in 3 decades, over 30,000 teachers in the Los Angeles Unified School district went on strike for higher wages and better conditions after almost two years of negotiations between the United Teachers Los Angeles, and the Los Angeles Unified School District.
Prisons increasingly employ teachers and secretaries to substitute for guards
At a West Texas prison in Big Spring, Texas, more than 400 inmates were crowded into a three-story building. Only two guards were on duty, one correctional officer, and a health worker. A part-time counselor patrolled the security fences, armed with three weapons. And a fourth worker, a commissary clerk, patrolled the halls.
New Jersey program shows how training teachers of color in science inspires future scientists of color
In New Jersey classrooms, where many students of color learn from educators of color, a subject matter shift is afoot. As the Hechinger Report detailed, mid-career teachers of color with institutional support and training are transitioning into science fields with the help of The New Jersey Center for Teaching and Learning. The center is tapping into established teachers […]
Teacher Shows Kids How To Wear A Du-Rag In Latest Proof We Need More Black Teachers
Despite literally forging the minds of our future, educators aren’t thanked nearly as much as they should be. Not only do they fill their students with academic knowledge, but they often play a significant role on their daily lives. Which is why having teachers students can see themselves in is crucial.
Black Students Are Punished Less When They Have Black Teachers
Researchers from American University and the University of California – Davis have found that black students are less likely to be disciplined in school when they have black teachers. This was especially the case with black boys, who are disproportionately punished more than their white counterparts, according to the Huffington Post. According to the study, 16 […]
Chicago Teachers Reach An Agreement With Mayor Emanuel But Students Remain Underserved
This past Tuesday would have been the second time the Chicago Teachers Union went on strike since Mayor Rahm Emanuel took office in 2011 – if there were a strike. For weeks there has been conversation and preparation for a strike in Chicago Public Schools, the largest school district in the state and third largest […]
Study Reveals White Teachers Expect Less From Black Students
Having diversity among school teachers is just as important as having diversity throughout the student body. If all goes well, it’s reasonable to say that the interactions will help all involved parties. But a recent study shows that things don’t often go that smoothly. The Economics of Education Review included a study from Johns Hopkins and American […]
Chicago Teachers Union Vote To Hold Walk Out On April 1
The Chicago Teachers Union and Chicago Public Schools have been struggling to come to terms on contract negotiations and how to fund school resources moving forward. As a result, the CTU has voted to approve a one-day walkout on April 1. According to NBC Chicago, Chicago Teachers Union President Karen Lewis says the walkout would ideally have […]
Black Children Are More Likely to Be Beaten By Their Teachers
As a mother of three, one of the central concerns I have each is for the safety of my children. While my partner and I have opted not to use corporal punishment in our household, we know that some parents still advocate for its use in their own homes. However, corporal punishment in schools is […]
Parents: Howard University Middle School Teachers Fired For Teaching Black History
Parents and students at Howard University Middle School of Mathematics and Science (MS)², a charter school located on the campus of the historic HBCU, say that the principal fired teachers for teaching black history. Today middle school students held a protest to demand changes to the curriculum.