The Family Knook
August 2025
Back to School, Back to Purpose
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Back to School, Back to Purpose: A Family Guide
Dr. Renee Okafor
Black Boys in the Classroom: Advocating for Your Son's Education
James Williams
The After School Hours: What Happens Between 3 and 6 PM Matters
Dr. Renee Okafor
College Preparation Starts in Middle School: A Family Roadmap
Carolyn Williams
Editor's Letter
Back to school is more than backpacks and supply lists. It is a reset for the whole family. This issue helps you navigate the new season with intention, grace, and joy.
Feature Stories
EDITOR'S PICK
The Family Knook· feature
Back to School, Back to Purpose: A Family Guide
A new school year is one of life’s great reset buttons. Here is how to use it wisely.
Dr. Renee Okafor
10 min
The Family Knook· feature
Black Boys in the Classroom: Advocating for Your Son's Education
The statistics about Black boys in American education are sobering. The strategies that change them are empowering.
James Williams
11 min