The Sacramento OBSERVER has published a special edition focused on the state of Black education in the region, revealing that Black students are disproportionately underperforming in key academic areas and are underrepresented among teachers. However, there are examples of schools in California where Black students are thriving when conditions are right. The edition aims to inspire deeper engagement and bold policy changes to ensure every Black student is seen, supported, and set up for success.
Special Report: Unpacking The State Of Black Education In Sacramento
By Larry Lee | OBSERVER Publisher At The Sacramento OBSERVER, we have long believed that our role as a Black newspaper goes beyond just reporting the news – it is to elevate the truth, confront inequity and champion progress for our community. That is why we are publishing this special edition, much of it produced…
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The 20th annual Black in Schools Summer Institute, hosted by Fortune Schools, brought together educators and community members to share strategies for closing the achievement gap for Black students and provided insights on the importance of using students’ cultural backgrounds and experiences as assets in the learning process.
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Report Reveals Black Students’ Struggles In Sacramento Districts
The Sacramento County Board of Education has released a report showing that Black students in local school districts are struggling with low test scores, high absenteeism, and high expulsion and suspension rates, and is considering implementing anti-bias and diversity, equity and inclusivity training and culturally responsive education to help address these issues.
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One Black Administrator’s Journey To Uplift Students, Teachers
Dr. Tiffany Smith-Simmons has been working to recruit and retain Black teachers and administrators in Sacramento City Unified by providing them with support and resources, and hopes to see more implemented in the district to ensure students, teachers, and administrators feel supported and cared for.
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A Look At California’s Top-Performing Black-Majority Schools
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Sac School Districts Show Deficit In Black Student/Teacher Parity
Black teachers play a crucial role in improving the education and graduation rates of Black students, and school districts need to recruit and retain more Black teachers to ensure that students have access to educators who reflect their racial identity.
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