Tag: policymakers
How real is ‘Abbott Elementary?’ A former Philadelphia school teacher weighs in
ABC’s mockumentary “Abbott Elementary” follows a group of dedicated teachers who work at a Philadelphia school. The show takes a comedic approach toward issues...
OP-ED: Medicare Restrictions on Obesity Care Perpetuate Harmful Stigmas
Not only does obesity impact 1-in-3 Americans, it also takes a disproportionate toll on communities of color since almost half of Black Americans are...
New Research Finds Widening Educational Inequality in Year of COVID
NNPA Newswire
NWEA—a not-for-profit, research and educational services provider serving K-12 students—released today new research that highlights a challenging year in education with most students...
Environmental Racism is Real, Destructive and Deadly
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Correspondent
For many, Earth Day stands as a reminder of everyone’s role as stewards of the planet.
It’s a time...
Trump’s Latest Executive Orders Eliminate Diversity Programs
Stacy M. Brown | NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent
With record early voting numbers heavily pointing to a potential landslide by Democratic Presidential Nominee Joe...