California educators attend Black in Schools Summer Institute to discuss strategies for improving Black student achievement ...

Discover how children's media like 'The PJs,' 'Despicable Me,' and 'Lilo & Stitch' address sensitive topics like foster care ...

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Over time, as school voucher policies grew in popularity, they evolved into subsidies for middle-class families to send their children to private and parochial schools. School choice policies have ...

(WIB) – Coco Gauff did what Coco Gauff does — dominated the court, played with grit and grace and walked away victorious. But what happened after her most recent win at the French Open said just as ...

(WIB) – Before starting a European tour, celebrated gospel singer CeCe Winans recorded a “ Tiny Desk ” concert at National Public Radio (NPR) offices in Washington, D.C., premiering on June 13, in ...

Justice Next Cohort graduates celebrate their achievements in Sacramento, with a focus on criminal justice and environmental justice.

Former California Sen. Steven Bradford announces his candidacy for State Insurance Commissioner, aiming to stabilize the ...

Ebony Price, a recent graduate of the Women's Empowerment program, shares her journey from drug addiction to becoming a peer ...

California Secretary of State Dr. Shirley Weber launched her 2026 re-election campaign at a San Diego event, where she ...

Many believe that the answer is as early as possible.

Academic performance has long been linked to feelings of support at school. A recent Rutgers University study found that, as Black K-12 students’ sense of belonging decreased, their risk for suicidal ...