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What some teachers see as disruptive behavior in Black children closely tracks broader symptoms of attention-deficit disorder

(The Center Square) — Though it’s unclear how much education funding will flow from budget negotiations, House Democrats say it’s important to develop a pipeline for Black educators in Pennsylvania.

In Pennsylvania, 6% of teachers identify as a person of color; compared to 37% of the student population identifying as such.

By Aziah Siid | Word In Black (WIB) - The best teachers not only educate their students academically but also mentor, nurture, and inspire them. When they

On May 17, the nation marked the 70th anniversary of the 1954 Brown v. Board of Education, the Supreme Court decision that struck down institutionalized racial segregation in public schools.

By Sharif El-Mekki | Word In Black Overview: Retention strategies for teachers usually focus on feeling a sense of belonging, centered on whiteness. Where

With the 70th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education, largely forgotten now is that Philadelphia schools were under a court order to desegregate for more than 40 years.

Learn about the urgent need for new Black teachers and strategies to retain them. Discover the anti-racist guide to teacher retention.

Cornell Ellis founded Brothers Liberating Our Communities in hopes of encouraging more Black men to become teachers

New study finds that Black male elementary school students matched with Black teachers are less likely to be identified for special education services, underscoring the need for more Black male teachers.