Ushering in the Latest Wave of Ugly Racism
Racial aggression and hostile messages affect Black people’s mental health and stoke fear among the Black community.
Updating the Higher Education Act to Better Serve Students of Color
It’s time to amend Titles III and V of the Higher Education Act to better meet the needs of 21st-century students of color and low-income students. Here’s how.
More Than Windows and Mirrors: Canvases for Education Equity
When teachers develop inclusive curriculum, the most powerful mirrors can magnify, helping students see and define themselves while gaining a sense of self.
Better Disability Representation Means More Accessible Representation
Books with disabled, neurodivergent, or autistic characters are often stereotypes. Students need more accessible representation.
Black Student Groups Face Fallout From SB 17 in Texas
How a new state ban on DEI initiatives at public colleges is impacting student organizations.
The Mores of Muslim Representation in Children’s Books
There are almost 2 billion Muslims around the world, but represent only 1% of the youth literature published.
Sounding the Alarm on Black Girls and School Discipline
Black girls are more likely to be disciplined than white girls—accounting for 37% of in-school suspensions.
More Intersections: Why We Need Afro-Latino Representation in Children’s Books
Latinos deserve to have books to which they can relate and aspire. Non-Latinos should learn about rich, diverse cultures.
Authentic Student Voices: Texas Community College Student Advisory Council Members Attend 2024 CCATT Conference
Texas Community College Student Advisory Council members recently attended the CCATT Conference, where they raised concerns about the need for more student supports & smoother credit transfer policies, & proposed solutions to these & other pressing issues impacting community college students.