NAACP calls Indiana to Improve the Education of Black students

A group of Indiana education leaders is calling for the state to act urgently to address academic disparities for Black students. The NAACP, along with state and school leaders, released a report Thursday with a vision of education for Black students and how to realize it. “Indiana Black Academic Excellence” highlights a stark drop-off in…

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When it comes to reopening schools, it’s time for leaders to listen to Black families

Chicago Public Schools CEO Janice Jackson had a blunt message last month for anyone following the city’s charged debate about reopening schools. “If we are really serious about equity, we have to address the fact that many of our African American students are struggling in this environment,’’ Johnson said during an appearance on CNN, echoing…

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Teachers Learning to Play Video Games

Teachers learning to play video games is becoming big news within education circles. Teachers have heard for decades that technology is about to transform their classrooms. “Books will soon be obsolete in the public schools,” said Thomas Edison in the early days of motion pictures. “Our school system will be completely changed inside of ten…

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