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Chronically absent: Why Black kids are still missing from classrooms
Chronic absenteeism in public schools has surged post-pandemic, with nearly 40% of Black students missing 10% or more of the…
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Toxic Legacy: How Lead in Schools Is Silently Harming Black Kids
By Quintessa Williams | Word In Black (WIB) – Dionna Brown was two weeks shy of her 15th birthday when her…
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Why do schools keep failing Black kids?
Despite dire statistics, advocates say there is hope — and progress — in American cities, where investments in youth programs…
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What California Education Cuts Could Mean for Black Students
By Quintessa Williams | Word In Black (WIB) – Earlier this year, the Black Minds Matter 2025 report projected that California’s Black K-12…
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