Introduction As summer lingers on, many Black youths are enjoying their breaks from school. The two-to-three-month break from school has been linked to many Black children falling behind their peers. The summer break can lead to a stagnation of academic development. However, this is not the core reason for the academic struggles of Black youth. According to the … [Read more...]
Education:
A space for local and national stories about issues surrounding education, especially as they relate to African Americans.
Bedtime routines for school-aged children
As a child, I remember coming in the house when the street lights came on and going to bed at 7 pm. My siblings and I thought this time was too early, especially when it was bright and sunny outside. I would toss and turn, then would eventually doze off to sleep. Of course, my parents had a rationale for this bedtime pattern — no tired kids in the morning! The … [Read more...]
Food-insecure children more likely to have social and behavioral problems
Throughout the school year, children are guaranteed access to balanced meals; those children go without adequate nutrition over the summer. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, 13.1 million children under age 18 are living in “food-insecure families.” Not all of those families are eligible for Federal Assistance. Moreover, a food-insecure child is more … [Read more...]
How doing chores can help your kids — and you
As an adult, I have had moments when I struggled to stay on top of housework. I reflected on how my parents got it all done, and then I remembered that they had lots of help. My siblings and I had chores to do each week, and that experience gave me the knowledge to take care of my own home. According to Better Homes and Garden Magazine, household chores help … [Read more...]
A guide to summer fun for your children
As summertime approaches and the weather gets warmer, children become more eager to get out of the house and play outside. Summer is definitely a fun time of the year for kids, but for parents summer can be a challenging time, especially when it comes to finding things for your children to do if they are not enrolled in summer school. Every year, parents with young children … [Read more...]