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Outlawing Best Practices

I train K-12 teachers to use such research-based practices in their classrooms, writes Rosalie Metro, but bans on critical race theory could make this illegal.

Cornel West Leaves Harvard, With a Furor

He sees the divinity school “in decline and decay” and says the university’s administrators have “anti-Palestinian prejudices.”

Hannah-Jones Turns Down UNC Offer

She will join the faculty at Howard University, as will author and fellow journalist Ta-Nehisi Coates. The fallout continues at Chapel Hill, where many view her decision as the result of racism among UNC trustees who resisted granting her tenure.

‘Why They Hate Us’

Editors discuss their book on racist rhetoric (by President Trump and others) and minority students.

Finally: Tenure Vote for Hannah-Jones

UNC Chapel Hill trustees will hold a special meeting Wednesday, one day before the end of six trustees’ terms, reportedly to vote on tenure for Nikole Hannah-Jones.
Opinion

Black Majors Matter

More students of color may be getting degrees, but we need to find ways to open all degree options to all students, argues Alanna Gillis.

Lukewarm on Juneteenth

Colleges and universities are finding ways to commemorate the new national holiday, but Black scholars are skeptical they'll be more than empty gestures.

Robes, a Salute and the ‘Face’ of Injustice

Ten former Gallaudet students are suing the university, arguing that statements the president made about their fraternity are defamatory.