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![NC Superintendent Apologizes for “Mock Slave Auction” [UPDATED]](https://www.theroot.kinjastaging.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/3db6365b11ca9ab598e69883d763f582-300x171.jpg)
NC Superintendent Apologizes for “Mock Slave Auction” [UPDATED]
The school board has updated some policies to ensure acts of racism among students will be disciplined.
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Virginia Superintendents Push Back On Youngkin’s Education Plans
The Virginia Association of School Superintendents slams internal changes made to end Virginia’s equity initiatives.
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Law Limiting Discussion of Race in Schools Signed by Governor of Mississippi
The superintendent of Education in Mississippi says critical race theory is not taught in schools
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High Schools In Risk of Losing AP Classes If ‘Required Topics’ Are Banned From Being Taught
The College Board, banning any AP-required materials would lead to schools losing specific courses.
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A Florida College Implements ‘Interventions’ to Keep Students of Color from Dropping out
As students of color from low income families enter college, they often dropout before their junior year due to a lack of administrative help and resources.
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![Missouri School District Reverses Ban on Toni Morrison Book Following Lawsuit [UPDATED]](https://www.theroot.kinjastaging.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/376cb97571efac4cc32a411f0dee1257-300x200.jpg)
Missouri School District Reverses Ban on Toni Morrison Book Following Lawsuit [UPDATED]
Wentzvile School District had banned eight books including Toni Morrison’s “The Bluest Eye” which was accused of being sexually explicit.
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“Don’t Say Gay” and CRT Bills Passed by Florida House
Florida House passed two bills prohibiting the teaching of gender and sexuality in primary schools and restricting how Black history is taught.
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New Assessment for Texas Teachers May Threaten Diversity in the Classroom
A new assessment for prospective teachers in Texas has shown disparities in how well Black candidates perform versus white candidates.
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Montessori School Shuts Down After Preschool Blackface Activity
At IC Kids in Newton, Massachussetts, toddlers were tasked with painting Black faces on paper plates to wear in the spirit of Black History Month.
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Howard University Receives Another Bomb Threat During Black History Month
Predominantly Black elementary, high schools and other HBCUs have experienced multiple bomb threats this Black History Month.