Tag: children
Advocates Urge Educators to Heed Bereft Children’s Cry for Help by Changing School Culture
By By Shirley L. Smith, New York Amsterdam News, Word in Black
The COVID-19 pandemic and America’s continuing struggle with gun violence have shined a...
White teachers often talk about Black students in racially coded ways
By Rowhea Elmesky, Assoc. Professor of Education, Arts & Sciences, Washington University in St. Louis, and Olivia Marcucci, Asst. Professor of Education, Johns Hopkins...
Why Do Holidays Take a Toll on Teen Mental Health?
By Maya Pottiger, Data Journalist, Word in Black
It’s the happiest time of the year — right?
Not for everyone. Actually, 3 in 5 Americans —...
With COVID-19 Climbing, How Do Schools Keep Students on Track?
By Aziah Siid, Word In Black
The aftermath of pandemic-related remote learning — and the new challenges of in-person schooling — has politicians, educators, and caregivers scrambling....
The kids are not alright: addressing student trauma
By Maya Pottiger Word in Black
There’s a new incident every day.
Most recently, it was three Black football players being shot to death following a...