This Back to School Season, Mass Deportation Instills Fear Instead of Well-Being Among Immigrant Kids

This Back to School Season, Mass Deportation Instills Fear Instead of Well-Being Among Immigrant Kids

By: americasvoice.org | Editorial credit: Stephanie Kenner / Shutterstock.com Washington, DC — Across the country, the high costs of the Trump administration’s mass deportation agenda are becoming increasingly clear, from disruptions in key American industries to strains on local communities, as highlighted in a new economic analysis released last week. Yet the impact reaches beyond financial […]

Bridging the Educational Divide: Top Ten Ways AI Can Level the Academic Playing Field

By Chris Tobias  In the evolving landscape of education, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a powerful tool to address longstanding disparities. Historically, racial inequities in academic achievement—from kindergarten through university—have been influenced by a complex interplay of socioeconomic, institutional, and pedagogical factors. By harnessing AI technology, educational institutions can create more equitable learning environments, […]

Elon Musk’s Formative Years in South Africa: An Analysis of Business Ventures and Civil Rights Context

Elon Musk’s Formative Years in South Africa: An Analysis of Business Ventures and Civil Rights Context

By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit : Anna Moneymaker / shutterstock.com    Elon Musk, born on June 28, 1971, in Pretoria, South Africa, is a globally recognized entrepreneur known for his roles in companies like Tesla, SpaceX, and X (formerly Twitter). His early life in South Africa, particularly during the apartheid era, has been […]

Top 10 Promises People Make for the New Year

Top 10 Promises People Make for the New Year

By Staff Writer The start of a new year is a time of reflection and renewal for people around the world. It represents a fresh beginning, inspiring many to make promises—commonly known as New Year’s resolutions—to improve their lives. Whether focused on health, relationships, finances, or personal development, these promises reflect a universal desire for […]

Filing for Bankruptcy in 2024: What You Need to Know

Filing for Bankruptcy in 2024: What You Need to Know

When thinking of filing for bankruptcy, understanding the bankruptcy process and the available options can be challenging. This article provides general information, not legal advice, to simplify things for you.  What Is Bankruptcy? “What is bankruptcy?” This is a common question when facing financial challenges. Life happens, and factors such as illness, divorce, foreclosure, or […]

Transforming Faith into Action: Bishop Nelson’s Visionary Impact in Brooklyn

Transforming Faith into Action: Bishop Nelson’s Visionary Impact in Brooklyn

Photos courtesy: Bishop DR RC Nelson By JR Holguin Ebenezer Urban Ministry Center leads in community service, affordable housing, and educational initiatives. BROOKLYN, NY: In an exclusive interview with The Immigrant’s Journal, Bishop R. C. Dr. Hugh Nelson of the Ebenezer Urban Ministry Center (EUMC), formerly known as the Church of God of East Flatbush, […]

As Shelter Limit for Migrant Families Nears, NYC Schools Try to Prepare

As Shelter Limit for Migrant Families Nears, NYC Schools Try to Prepare

Tweed Courthouse at 52 Chambers Street where the New York City Department of Education is headquartered on Apr. 27, 2021. Credit: Hiram Alejandro Durán/THE CITY By Michael Elsen-Rooney and Chalkbeat | November 29, 2023 New York City schools have started preparing for a massive reshuffling of students as early as next month, as thousands of migrant families […]

Eric Adams Ordered NYC Schools to Shelter in Place Due to Flooding. No One Told Principals.

Eric Adams Ordered NYC Schools to Shelter in Place Due to Flooding. No One Told Principals.

School buses. Ben Fractenberg/THE CITY By Michael Elsen-Rooney, Amy Zimmer, Alex Zimmerman, and Chalkbeat | October 2, 2023 The first time many school administrators heard about a shelter-in-place directive was when a top Education Department official emailed at 1:56 p.m.to tell them it “has been lifted.” As flood waters rose Friday in many parts of […]

Transcript: Mayor Adams Delivers Introductory Remarks at DOE Chancellor Banks’ State of Our Schools Address

Transcript: Mayor Adams Delivers Introductory Remarks at DOE Chancellor Banks’ State of Our Schools Address

Principal Grecian Harrison: Good morning. Well, I’ll try that one more time: good morning! That sounds better. I feed off of energy. So, I want to say welcome to the Historic Boys & Girls High School Campus in the heart of Bedford‑Stuyvesant Brooklyn. It is indeed a pleasure to have each and every one of you […]

NYC Public Schools Tested 1,500 Students for Risk of Dyslexia After Mayor Adams Push

NYC Public Schools Tested 1,500 Students for Risk of Dyslexia After Mayor Adams Push

By Yoav Gonen and Alex Zimmerman, Chalkbeat | SEP 14, 2023 Students in 133 schools that serve about 63,000 students were given secondary screeners during the last school year that identify students who are at risk of dyslexia or other reading challenges. The effort, while relatively small, is set to be expanded. Mayor Eric Adams […]