Eghosa Hamilton straightened her hair for years to look like a teacher. Then she grew her locs, and her whole approach to teaching Black students changed.
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Posted inParent Power
Why parent voice is Minnesota’s most underutilized education resource
Khulia F. Pringle launches a new monthly column, Parent Power, arguing that Minnesota schools treat parents as an afterthought instead of the education system’s most underused resource.
Posted inEducation
Black Teens Lead in AI Use for Schoolwork. But at What Cost?
Black teens use AI chatbots for schoolwork at three times the rate of white teens, according to new Pew data. Contributing writer Anya Armentrout reports on what that means for learning, cheating and emotional support.
Posted inEducation
Minnesota schools breaking law on free college program
More than two-thirds of Minnesota public schools are violating state law by failing to provide students and families with required information about the free Post-Secondary Enrollment Options program, according to a new report.
Posted inLet them Rise
Seeing the innocence and leadership in Black boys
Before diving into this column, I want to be clear: this is not a critique of any one school, district, or institution. Rather, it is a broader reflection. A blend of research, observation, and personal experience on the current state of education for Black boys in America. Over the past 15 years in education, I […]
Posted inLet them Rise
Culturally responsive teaching
Let Them Rise: A Blueprint for Educating Black Boys examines how culturally responsive teaching affirms identity, strengthens relationships and improves educational outcomes.
Posted inBlack History
‘Our First Bus Ride’ brings Hale-Field school integration history to life
Black history Minneapolis school integration is explored in a new children’s book recounting the 1971 Hale-Field Elementary bus ride.
Posted inArts + Culture
Black dolls, big impact
Black dolls are often harder to find and more expensive than white dolls, raising concerns about representation, self-esteem, and equity for Black children.
Posted inBlack History
Rooted in history, rising in STEAM
Black Americans remain underrepresented in STEAM fields. These four trailblazers show how representation, access, and mentorship can inspire future innovators.
Posted inEducation
The need for more Black male teachers
Black male teachers are critical to the academic, emotional, and social success of Black boys, yet they remain severely underrepresented in classrooms nationwide.
Posted inOpinion
The Game Plan: Education for Us, by Us
Black education under attack has been a constant in American history, yet Black communities have repeatedly created their own schools and pathways to learning.
Posted inBooks
Children’s Book Launch Revisits Minnesota’s School Integration History Through Young Eyes
The Our First Bus Ride book launch in Minneapolis highlights a true story of school integration through children’s literature and community conversation.
Posted inSpecial Edition - Echoes of Unity
Carrying the dream forward: How Black Men Teach is shaping Minnesota’s classrooms
In the Echoes of Unity Special Edition, Black Men Teach reflects Dr. King’s vision by strengthening representation, belonging, and equity in Minnesota classrooms.
Posted inEvents
General Mills and UNCF Mark 36 Years of Honoring Dr. King Through Education and Service
Minnesota’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Breakfast returns for its 36th year, continuing a tradition of honoring Dr. King through education, service, and community investment.
Posted inEducation
Monkey Sounds, “White Power” and the N-Word: Racial Harassment Against Black Students Ignored Under Trump
A ProPublica investigation finds federal civil rights enforcement has stalled as racial harassment of Black students continues unchecked in U.S. schools.
Posted inLet them Rise
Going back to ‘the village’
Black boys succeed when surrounded by a strong village of care. This column explores why rebuilding community support remains essential to education, healing, and long-term success.
Posted inEducation
Alternative schools offer learners a second chance — and more
Minnesota alternative education programs offer flexible, personalized pathways that help students recover credits, stay engaged, and work toward high school graduation.
Posted inNews
Lessons from a veteran Black math teacher
Why how we teach math matters more than ever explores a teacher’s journey in the classroom and the role of representation, persistence, and instructional approach in closing achievement gaps.
Posted inEducation
Minneapolis schools avoid strike, but staff wages still lag
Minneapolis teachers have voted to ratify a new contract and avert a strike, bringing relief to families worried about classroom disruptions. The agreement includes gains for adult education teachers and modest raises for some education support professionals, but ESPs say pay still lags far behind the cost of living. Educators warn that Black students and Black staff remain concentrated in under resourced roles and schools, and say the contract is only a first step toward real equity.
Posted inLet them Rise
Disabling the ‘school-to-prison pipeline’
Richard D. Terrell breaks down how the school to prison pipeline impacts Black boys and offers real strategies for schools, families and communities to disable the system. His column calls for shifting from punishment to restoration so Black boys can rise.