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bias

Study Confirms: White Educators Harming Black Girls With Biased Discipline

A Black child will have a fundamentally different schooling experience than their white peers. A new federal report shows that bias in the daily experience of school for Black girls is profoundly...

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Black Excellence

Empowering Kids Through Stories: Dr. Ruth Obiarinze's Overcomer Series

Dr. Ruth Obiarinze has loved reading since participating in reading contests at the local library as a child, so much so that she became an author herself! She recently introduced "The Overcomer...

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Achievement Gap

96% of Pennsylvania’s Teachers Are White. That’s a Problem.

Imagine a doctor knowing vital, life-saving information about your health, but not sharing it with you. It would be not only unacceptable, it would be grounds for dismissal. Choosing not to act, when...

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student achievement

Four Takeaways for Superintendents Ready to Drive Real Change

Early in my education career, I sat at a conference dinner table surrounded by renowned K-12 leaders. As we discussed our philosophies on leadership, one superintendent’s response gave me chills -...

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trauma

Hurricane Helene's Impact on Schools and Children in North Carolina

Hurricane Helene has left a trail of devastation across parts of North Carolina, with severe consequences for communities, schools, and children. The storm's powerful winds and torrential rains have...

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Neurotypical Students Should Learn Alongside Neurodiverse and Disabled Peers

Back-to-school season is often filled with excitement and anxiety for students. While this is true for all students, including those who are neurotypical, neurodiverse, or disabled, back-to-school...

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