educational equity

Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters, known for censoring books and banning DEI lessons, is now under investigation after nude images were displayed during a Board of Education meeting in his office. Lawmakers demand accountability amid a growing scandal.

Federal education funding cuts, disappearing data systems, and shifting responsibilities are creating chaos for district leaders. Learn what superintendents across the U.S. say they need now—and what’s at risk for students.

For Black students and educators, Independence Day exposes America’s broken promises. This July 4th, let’s reclaim the holiday as a call to action for educational justice, equity, and truth.

Sharif El-Mekki unpacks the legacy of slavery, the illusion of July 4th freedom, and the responsibility of schools to tell the whole truth.

Juneteenth is a day of unapologetic Black joy — a celebration of Black resistance, Black excellence, and Black liberation. But how free are we?

What happens when classrooms become targets? The Trump administration’s policy shift turns schools into immigration enforcement zones — and children are paying the price.

In a time of political urgency and educational inequity, we must reclaim the arts as a force for justice. Reflecting on the role of art in social movements, this post calls for a revival of resistance through the arts in our schools.

Malcolm X’s 100th birthday demands more than celebration—it calls us to protect the brilliance of Black youth that the system still tries to erase.

100 years after Malcolm X’s birth, his legacy challenges today’s whitewashed classrooms and reminds us why truth in education is still a radical act.