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Chicago’s Black Student Success Plan sparks controversy
Chicago Public Schools launched the Black Student Success Plan, a five-year initiative to address educational disparities for Black students.
Chicago Black Student Success Plan Amid Backlash Against Race-Based Initiatives
Chicago Public Schools unveiled a five-year plan Thursday to improve the outcomes of the district’s Black students — at a time of unprecedented backlash against efforts to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in education.
Chicago Public Schools’ Black student success plan hit with federal legal challenge
In a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education, a national group claims the plan is discriminatory, citing efforts by the Trump administration to rid schools of race-based programs.
Anti-DEI Group Files Complaint Against Chicago Public Schools' Black Student Success Plan
CPS officials emphasized that they will continue ensuring all students can achieve while acknowledging and uplifting their cultural identities.
Chicago School District’s Black Student Success Plan Faces A Legal Challenge
A group opposed to race-based initiatives complained to the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights that the program unveiled this week is discriminatory.
How Predominantly Black Institutions Contribute To Students’ Success
Predominantly Black Institutions serve as critical lifelines for many students who might otherwise face barriers to attending college.
Mentoring program helping Black high school students prepare for college success
A Chicago-based organization is tackling the problem of the falling number of Black men attending college by mentoring young Black men while they're still in high school.
Path to success: How NSBE provides support for Black students in STEM
By Kristine Pascual, Feb. 25, 2025 Civil engineering student and National Society of Black Engineers President Samuel Kala realized oftentimes he was the only Black student in his engineering courses.
Chicago Schools’ Bid to Boost Black Student Achievement Draws Legal Challenge
Schools are under scrutiny following President Trump’s moves to limit race-based initiatives.
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Complaint Against CPS over Race-Based Academic Initiative
CPS recently introduced a new initiative aimed at improving academic outcomes for Black students, but the plan has faced ...
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California enacts nation’s first Black-Serving Institution designation
California's SB 1348 creates the nation's first Black-Serving Institution designation to support Black student success.
North Bay nonprofit launches program dedicated to Black student success
The North Bay nonprofit 10,000 Degrees has launched a program dedicated to the success of Black students. 10,000 Degrees, an organization devoted to supporting low-income residents in the region ...