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“This is unacceptable, and I really find it to be a rather heartless, shortsighted and political maneuver on their part,” Ken Zarifis, president of Education Austin, said.

‘This is unacceptable’ | Education Austin president says opening schools this fall isn’t safe As coronavirus hospitalizations break records across Texas this week, state leaders say it will be safe for students to return to classrooms this fall.

“Words can hardly describe the joy I feel to help the community we love. These times are hard but a smile makes the days better.”

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"The mothers I spoke with were concerned about these disciplinary patterns. They were also worried about subtler ways black students are told they don’t belong in classrooms where the dominant culture, with its emphasis on obedience and hierarchy, is unlike the culture at home. These mothers talked about their efforts to encourage their children to question authority, speak freely, and express opinions—all things they valued—only to then watch as their children were reprimanded or even criminalized for doing so at school. They shared how nonblack peers would unexpectedly touch their children’s hair, making them feel violated and objectified."

What’s Lost When Black Children Are Socialized Into a White World I interviewed dozens of black mothers about how they help their kids navigate schools where they might be perceived as threats or made to feel unwelcome.

"Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Tuesday ordered the state’s schools to remain closed until May 4 in the continuing effort to slow the spread of the new coronavirus.

He also extended social distancing guidelines to April 30."

Texas governor orders schools to remain closed until May 4 Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Tuesday ordered the state’s schools to remain closed until May 4 in the continuing effort to slow the spread of the new coronavirus.

"AUSTIN, Texas – Schools in the Austin Independent School District are officially closed until at least April 3 due to the spread of coronavirus. But even though school is out, students are still get balanced meals at select campuses throughout the district. "

AISD Meal Service Provides for Students During COVID-19 School Cancellation Students usually get three meals a day at one school.

"With social distancing being encouraged and the libraries being closed for now, now's a great time to get familiar with Austin's virtual library. They've got audiobooks, movies, music, ebooks, and magazines; get details and explore the titles on the library's website."

Austin Family & Kids' Activities in the Time of Coronavirus

"Homeschooling is on the rise within African American communities.. Though there may be a multitude of reasons, many families site bullying and the increased amount of racism as their top catalysts for homeschooling. Some black parents also feel a lack of representation in the current curriculum and a want to teach their children traditional Afrocentric values."

Afrocentric Homeschool Curriculum & Resources Discover Afrocentric homeschool curriculums, support groups for black homeschooling families, and more.