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A Los Angeles school program is helping thousands of Black students reach college by providing counselors, HBCU trips, and culturally affirming support. Since 2021, the gap in college readiness between Black and non-Black students has narrowed from 8.1% to just 4.7%.
Schools serving mostly Black students are making the biggest academic gains of any group since COVID shutdowns. Despite facing the steepest pandemic learning losses, these schools are climbing back faster than anyone expected.
The nation's second-largest school district is investing in Black male students through a proven mentorship program that teaches leadership and life skills. The 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project now serves LAUSD students during Black History Month and beyond.
Despite legal challenges, Chicago Public Schools is reopening applications for a committee dedicated to closing achievement gaps for Black students. The initiative aims to tackle educational disparities through community-driven policy guidance.
Chicago Public Schools is giving residents a second chance to join a committee focused on helping Black students thrive. The extended deadline ensures everyone has a fair shot to participate in shaping educational equity.