California’s Black Student Crisis Is Everyone’s Problem - The Sacramento Observer

California’s Black Student Crisis Is Everyone’s Problem - The Sacramento Observer

By Quintessa Williams | Word In Black(WIB) – For decades, California has positioned itself as a national leader in education equity and school funding. However, new data shows that Black K-12 students in the Golden State are so far from reaching proficiency in reading and math that it will take them more than six decades to catch up. The Ed Trust-West’s Black Minds Matter report released last week also found that only 17% of Black students in Ca…

Sade and BSSI’s Impact at Fresno State

There are many ups and downs that Black college students face when taking the college journey. That’s why it’s extremely important to connect and network with advisors, clubs and organizations to become more involved on campus and to thrive in and beyond campus. I recently spoke with the Program Director of the Black Student Success Initiative(BSSI)”, Sade Johnson, and her role in the department.   Tell me about who you are and your position at …

California’s Black Student Crisis Is Everyone’s Problem - Dallas Weekly

For decades, California has positioned itself as a national leader in education equity and school funding. However, new data shows that Black K-12 students in the Golden State are so far from reaching proficiency in reading and math that it will take them more than six decades to catch up.  The Ed Trust-West’s Black Minds Matter report released last week also found that only 17% of Black students in California have teachers who look like them co…

Campus works to address Black student success

With 28,393 students enrolled in 2024, only 4.2% of those students were Black or African American. While it may not seem like a lot, equating to a little over 1000 students, the college has implemented a number of programs and resources to engage that demographic in order to foster community and academic success.    As a black student myself, I can understand why the college continues to push Black culture even with a 5% Black student population…

California's Black Student Crisis Is Everyone's Problem

For decades, California has positioned itself as a national leader in education equity and school funding. However, new data shows that Black K-12 students in the Golden State are so far from reaching proficiency in reading and math that it will take them more than six decades to catch up.  The Ed Trust-West’s Black Minds Matter report released last week also found that only 17% of Black students in California have teachers who look like them co…