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Chicago’s Black Student Success Plan sparks controversy
Chicago Public Schools launched the Black Student Success Plan, a five-year initiative to address educational disparities for Black students.
Chicago Black Student Success Plan Amid Backlash Against Race-Based Initiatives
Chicago Public Schools unveiled a five-year plan Thursday to improve the outcomes of the district’s Black students — at a time of unprecedented backlash against efforts to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in education.
Chicago Public Schools’ Black student success plan hit with federal legal challenge
In a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education, a national group claims the plan is discriminatory, citing efforts by the Trump administration to rid schools of race-based programs.
Anti-DEI Group Files Complaint Against Chicago Public Schools’ Black Student Success Plan
A conservative education group has filed an anti-discrimination complaint against Chicago Public Schools and its Black Student Success Plan.
Chicago School District’s Black Student Success Plan Faces A Legal Challenge
A group opposed to race-based initiatives complained to the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights that the program unveiled this week is discriminatory.
Chicago Schools’ Bid to Boost Black Student Achievement Draws Legal Challenge
A conservative advocacy group filed a legal challenge against Chicago Public Schools on Friday over an initiative to give extra support to Black students, calling the program discriminatory under federal civil-rights laws and in violation of recent guidance from the Trump administration.
Path to success: How NSBE provides support for Black students in STEM
By Kristine Pascual, Feb. 25, 2025 Civil engineering student and National Society of Black Engineers President Samuel Kala realized oftentimes he was the only Black student in his engineering courses.
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At church services across the region, Sac State leaders encourage Black students to pursue higher education
During the CSU’s annual Super Sunday, University administrators attended services at seven predominantly Black churches to talk to prospective students and their families about Sac State’s programs ...
After 5 years of planning, the Center for Black Student Excellence floats a potential HQ
Almost five years after Portland Public Schools voters agreed to spend up to $60 million to create a Center for Black Student Excellence, the school district has zeroed in on a potential location for ...
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California enacts nation’s first Black-Serving Institution designation
California's SB 1348 creates the nation's first Black-Serving Institution designation to support Black student success.
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Educational support company marks Black History Month with effort to combat absenteeism
A Baltimore-based company is going the extra mile to make sure Baltimore students are attending and engaging in school.