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Historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) are having their moment in the limelight, with alumni in influential positions, like Kamala Harris, and with a renewed focus on funding these institutions. Here's a look at the enrollment patterns over time at these minority-serving institutions. #GreatCollegeAdvice #HBCUs #HigherEd #CollegeEnrollment

Black educators are paid $.78 for every $1.00 earned by White educators. Black students in classrooms learning from Black educators have better outcomes such as engagement graduation rates. -National Black Child Institute #BCDIAtlanta #FridayFact #BlackChildrenCount #NBCDI

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging are part of an ongoing journey. Leaders should commit to continuous learning and development in DEIB. Advocate for DEIB workshops, read relevant literature, build relationships across cultures, and engage with DEIB experts to stay informed and proactive. Above all, don't water down the power of understanding how our differences intersect and the impact we have to engage in effective allyship. #ContinuousLearning #DEIB #Leadership National Education Summit National Urban League National Diversity Council

When you care about something, you must speak on it to preserve it. As chairperson of the Achieving Academic Equity and Excellence for Black Boys (AAEEBB) advisory council, I appreciate my #AAEEBB colleagues and community offering public comment at the recent MSDE board meeting. With a topic as pressing as our boys, it is critical that there are stakeholders lending their voices to share and contextualize the investment, impact, and importance of this area of work. https://lnkd.in/eB--mpbE

This is the type of response and engagement needed.

Empowering Black Excellence: The Intersection of Education and Philanthropy Deondra Rose, Ph.D.'s new book, The Power of Black Excellence: HBCUs and the Fight for American Democracy (Oxford University Press, 2024), and @mikebloomberg's transformative $600 million gift to HBCU medical schools spotlight the profound impact of investing in Black excellence. Dr. Rose, a distinguished scholar at #DukeUniversity, explores how HBCUs have served as vital incubators for Black Americans to acquire the knowledge, skills, and sense of community necessary to build successful careers and drive societal change. Her book is a call to action and a celebration of the incredible achievements of HBCUs and their students. Rep. Alma Adams, U.S. Representative, notes that this work "underscores the incredible history of HBCUs and the urgent need for a historic reinvestment to ensure their continued success." Bloomberg’s historic donation is a tangible commitment to this vision. By providing scholarships, enhancing facilities, and supporting faculty development, his gift addresses the financial and systemic challenges faced by HBCU medical schools. It’s an investment not only in Black medical students but also in the future of healthcare, aiming to increase the number of Black doctors and improve health outcomes for Black communities. As James E. Clyburn, U.S. House of Representatives, emphasizes, “understanding the pivotal role of HBCUs is essential to appreciating how these institutions prepare the next generation of leaders.” Dr. Rose’s scholarship and Bloomberg’s philanthropy underscore the critical intersection of education and equity. They remind us that supporting HBCUs is essential to building a more just and inclusive society that celebrates Black excellence. Theda Skocpol of #HarvardUniversity observes, “The Power of Black Excellence offers compelling insights for policymakers and citizens into how education can propel the public good.” The future depends on our commitment to building on this momentum and ensuring that every student has the opportunity to achieve their full potential. To read more about and/or purchase Dr. Rose's book: https://lnkd.in/eTjKdZhH #DeondraRose #BlackExcellence #MichaelBloomberg #HBCU #HigherEducation #Philanthropy #BloombergPhilanthropies

These Are The Top 10 HBCUs In The Country—Did Yours Make The List? HBCUs are the cornerstone of many Black communities, but a new list reveals all schools aren’t created equally. The U.S. News & World Report released its ongoing list of the nation’s top colleges and universities which ranks the institutions based on a myriad of factors. “In total, 77 HBCUs that were eligible to be included on the list were ranked,” the outlet states. “Among the 77 ranked HBCUs, schools that place in the top 90% display their individual ranks.” Here are the top 10 HBCUs according to the outlet: Spelman College Howard University Florida A&M Tuskegee University Morehouse University Xavier University Of Louisiana Hampton University North Carolina A&T Claflin University Delaware State University

🎒 NEW CASE STUDY: The Black Mothers Forum (BMF), established in 2016 to combat institutional racism in Phoenix-area schools, responded to the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic by creating a network of microschools. With Black leadership and a focus on racial justice, BMF fills a unique niche in a region where Black families are often underrepresented. In 2022, CRPE documented BMF's efforts to launch these microschools.  Our newest case study from Travis Pillow and Eupha Jeanne Daramola revisits Black Mothers Forum, with an eye toward the pedagogical tensions and questions of sustainability. From a single location, the BMF’s network has grown to five microschools across two locations, with plans to start more microschools in the 2023-24 school year. Arizona’s school funding laws provide support for these microschools to operate, but are they sustainable? Learn more:

In October 2023, the U.S. Department of Education notified 16 states that they had underfunded their historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) by $12 billion compared to their predominantly white counterparts. By law, these institutions are supposed to be funded equitably. The Morrill Act of 1862 provided states with federal land that could be sold to support the colleges (obviously only serving white students, as this was passed before the Emancipation Proclamation). Under the 2nd Morrill Act of 1890, states choosing to open a second land-grant university to serve Black students were required to provide an equitable distribution of state funds between their 1862 and 1890 land-grant institutions. In 1891, Florida A&M University was designated the state of Florida's land-grant institution for African Americans. From 1987 - 2020, nearly $2 billion was withheld from Florida A&M by the state. Over the last 33 years, these funds could have supported vital infrastructure projects, student services, and educational opportunities for students. The federal government has asked states to make up for the funding disparities, but no states have plans to do so. 🎥 @everydayisjuneteenth * * * * * * * * * #hbcuprepschool #reparations #moneyowed #stolen #racism #whiteprivilege #government

Dr. Bettina Love and host Chris Stewart dive deep into the systemic issues plaguing the education system and the impact on Black children. Dr. Love shares insights from her new book, "Punished for Dreaming," discussing how past and present school reform efforts have fallen short and detailing her framework for meaningful change. Key takeaways include the importance of acknowledging historical wrongs in education, the case for reparations as a step towards educational equity, and the potential for community-driven solutions to enact real change. Join us for this critical conversation on how to build a more just and inclusive educational future for our children. Dr. Love outlines her vision for an educational overhaul, the significance of culturally competent teaching, and the power of community engagement in crafting education systems that uplift Black children. Chris and Dr. Love debate various aspects of education reform while agreeing on the need for a fundamental rethinking of education to ensure justice and equity for all students. https://lnkd.in/e3QCwEYd