Essence Magazine:
By Rayna Reid Rayford ·Updated August 4, 2023
Houston Independent School District (HISD) isn’t just content with getting rid of school libraries. In their latest shocking move, HISD has asked the Texas Education Agency (TEA) for waivers so they can hire uncertified teachers.
This is an extremely concerning plan because research shows that Black students will be disproportionately impacted. Data from across the country has shown that “schools serving predominantly Black
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