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Due to a lapse in appropriations, the agency is currently closed. All CSSBMB operations are suspended until further notice, including CSSBMB’s Fourth Quarter Business Meeting scheduled for Thursday, October 2, 2025. Staff will be unable to respond to phone calls or emails during this period. Normal operations will resume once funding has been re-established.

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United States Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys
Education

Education

Access to high-quality, equitable education supports individual growth, societal development, and economic opportunity. Black male learners benefit when schools prioritize their social, emotional, and academic learning.

Education remains a critical focus for CSSBMB, as it shapes long-term opportunities and outcomes for Black men and boys. Unfair disciplinary actions—contributing to the school-to-prison pipeline—racial disparities in higher education, funding gaps for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), and a lack of diversity among teachers are some of the challenges affecting Black male learners. CSSBMB works with partners to develop and implement research-driven approaches that address these challenges and expand opportunities for academic and personal success.

Featured Resources

Annual Report FY2024. Washington, D.C.: Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys, 2024.