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Black Texas Schools Face Systemic Struggles | Texas News
Black kids in Texas are being left behind in schools labeled failing at alarming rates — over 300 majority-Black campuses got Ds or Fs last year, while only 20 earned top marks. As new STAAR-based ratings loom, parents face painful choices: leave familiar neighborhoods for better schools or stay in underfunded communities with strong support. With more Black students than any other state, Texas’ education system struggles to deliver equity despite claims that demographics don’t dictate destiny. Experts warn systemic racism, underfunding, and teacher shortages compound the crisis, pushing…
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