After Years of Inaction, Delta Teacher Shortage Reaches ‘Crisis’ Levels
Mississippi Today
“Cuts to education funding, low teacher pay, and a dwindling supply of teachers interested in working in the rural, predominantly low-income and African-American Delta all contribute to the dilemma.”
New Textbook Makes Black History Relevant 365 Days of the Year
NewsOne
“Black history is American history—not something different, even though it’s been ignored or there’s some fear factor involved. Because of that, this history is for anyone.”
What to Expect When Visiting a Plantation Where Your Ancestors Were Enslaved
Teen Vogue
“In the search for your own history, whether personal or communal, you may find yourself on the way to a similar historic site. Here are some things you may need to prepare for, and ways to structure the trip to mitigate harm.”
Tennessee Bill Would Require School Districts to Provide Free Feminine Hygiene Items
Tennessean
“I have heard stories from girls directly, and I know this is a real issue. They want to attend school, but without affordable access to these products and the stigma around discussing the issue, they often miss school during their period.”
I Rejected Spanish as a Kid. Now I Wish We’d Embrace Our Native Languages
Time
“For the first 20 years of my life, Spanish had always crept around the outer borders of my world. I couldn’t take back all the years of miscommunication with my own family members, but I could make sure that it would never happen again.”
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