Black students tended to make remarkable gains in the 1970s and 1980s, narrowing the achievement gaps between white and Black students. Then, Black achievement continued to climb even as the gap ...

Black families are changing the educational landscape through communal home-schooling. Amid racist education laws, violence in schools and banned books, ... Traditionally, white families, ...

Additionally, the National Report Card reported that from 1992 through 2019, average reading scores for Black 4th, 8th, and 12th graders were also lower than those of their White peers.

Among dozens of health measures, one stands out: Life expectancy has declined slightly for African Americans, so a Black child born today can expect to live to 74.7, four years less than a white baby.

A new history by Donald Yacovone examines the racist ideas that endured for generations in educational materials. By Dana Goldstein When you purchase an independently reviewed book through our ...