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AFRO spotlight on Black excellence: meet the Maryland legislators who got their start in the classroom
This week, the AFRO spoke with state legislators who made a pitstop in the classroom before joining the state legislature.…
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Changes planned for College Board’s Black history class
THE AFRO- The College Board is revamping its Advanced Placement African American studies course again, vowing to give students an…
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NOLA Public Schools considers third tier of charter school warnings
The Louisiana Weekly- The NOLA Public Schools district is proposing a third — and more severe — tier of warnings…
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Sci High Celebrates 30 Years in STEM Education
New Orleans Data News Weekly- New Orleans Charter Science and Mathematics High School also known as Sci High, celebrated its…
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Beyoncé Donating $2M From Renaissance Tour To Students, Entrepreneurs
Atlanta Daily World- Beyoncé has announced her plans to donate millions of dollars of tour proceeds to students and entrepreneurs…
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U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona fires back at push to dismiss Black studies
The Afro- Miguel Cardona, secretary of the U.S. Department of Education, wrote an opinion column in the Tampa Bay Times,…
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DeKalb County Board of Education Names New Schools Superintendent
Atlanta Daily World- The DeKalb County Board of Education is pleased to announce that Dr. Devon Horton has been selected…
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From the AFRO publisher’s desk: financial training can’t start too early
The Afro- U.S. Savings Bonds were sold in schools as part of a program called the “Savings Bonds in Education…
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Gov. Edwards calls for teacher pay raises amid big surplus
The Louisiana Weekly- Gov. John Bel Edwards joined lawmakers at the start of the regular session Monday (April 10) to…
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Little Owners Foundation Inc. Announces Youth CEO Fest, an Event Designed to Teach Kids and Teens How to Become Entrepreneurs
Chicago Defender- Entrepreneurship is generally considered a thing for adults. However, teaching children about entrepreneurship and starting their own businesses…
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BESE calls on legislature to fund school resource officers
The Louisiana Weekly- The Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education is calling on the legislature to fund school resource…
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A closer look: inside the plan to expand eligibility for early child care subsidies in the District
THE AFRO- Mayor Muriel Bowser announced new investments in her proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Fair Shot Budget to support…
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Black children deserve representation in STEM fields
THE AFRO- In order to increase the pipelines of historically marginalized communities in computer programming, engineering and other emerging fields,…
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Local After School Program Receives NASA Grant: Anna’s Place will use funding to increase STEM programming for students
The New Orleans Tribune- Anna’s Place, a local K-12 after-school program, recently received a $39,197 grant from NASA to implement…
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Cahaba River Society to Host 2nd Annual BioBlitz on April 15
The Birmingham Times- The Cahaba River Society will host the 2nd annual Cahaba BioBlitz alongside the return of the Cahaba…
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Baltimore to host America’s first dirt bike campus
The Afro- After more than a year of work, Brittany Young, founder of B-360, accepted a $3 million federal investment…
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Groups Support Black Parents and Students
The Precinct Reporter News Group- Critical race theory in school curriculum stirs up resistance everywhere, and that’s where Trina Greene…
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Black women take charge to fight for Black women’s health despite persistent disparities
The Afro- As we move from Women’s History Month, observed in March, into International Black Women’s History Month, observed in…
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Oh, White fragility: Florida school bans Ruby Bridges film
The Afro- After blocking AP African American Studies from being taught in its schools, Florida is at again. In today’s…
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Conservative Groups Don’t Speak for All Moms
The Afro- The far-right group Moms for Liberty is a marquee example with an especially insidious name. The group is…
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Students discover innovative technology at 2023 STEMcx Conference
The Afro- STEMcx Conference 2023, held March 11 at New Psalmist Baptist Church in Baltimore, was the ultimate event for…
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STEM vs. STEAM: advocating for the return of art and music in school curriculums
The Afro- For the past twenty-five years, funding cuts to music programs in public schools have been on the rise,…
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These organizations connect students with diverse books
The Afro- States across the country are removing books from classroom shelves and school libraries, and there are bans and…
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Diana L. Gibson dies at 82 years old
The Afro- Diana L. Gibson passed away on March 15, 2023 of a heart attack at her home. She was…
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10 banned books by Black Women
THE AFRO- According to data compiled by the American Library Association, there were 781 “attempts to ban or restrict library…
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According to New Research from The Mom Project, Black Moms Feel a Lack of Company Support and Resources in Balancing Work and Motherhood Despite the Fact that 98% Pursued Opportunities to Access Higher Earning Potential
THE AFRO- CHICAGO (BUSINESS WIRE): The Mom Project, a leading digital talent platform serving over one million moms and 3,000+…
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Baltimore City 8th grader makes spatial moves in STEM with launch of bacteria experiment into outer space
THE AFRO — GFL! is the hands-on flagship program of Higher Orbits, and spotlights the wonders of spaceflight and space…
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Personality Pups teaches children how to develop and embrace their own personality
The Afro- Now 25, Bridges is the creator behind Personality Pups, a children’s brand that features 12 animated puppies who…
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The Moore Report: The BOOST Program: funding for student supports
The Afro- Students from some 200 area schools spent time in Annapolis on March 2, protesting cuts to a program…
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A tale of two cities: a look at Baltimore’s housing insecurity challenge
THE AFRO- Take a five-mile drive through Baltimore and you can’t help but notice how wealth is disproportionately dispersed throughout…
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Black history isn’t ‘controversial,’ it’s real life
By Svante Myrick Black history is the undeniable history of this country, its people, actions, triumphs and atrocities. Yet, Black…
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Lyric Baltimore encourages, nurtures dreams of Baltimore students through Dream Big Contest
The Afro- For years, the Lyric’s in-school and after-school programs in theater and creative writing have supported the voice and…
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Bowie State University awarded $1.5 million to increase the pipeline of Black male educators
THE AFRO- The U.S. Department of Education’s Augustus F. Hawkins Centers of Excellence Program recently awarded more than $1.5 million…
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Florida is just the latest battlefield in Republicans’ war on education
The Afro- It’s been a few weeks since a mess started boiling over in Florida with the rollout of the…
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AFRO spotlight on Black excellence: Joppatown student Jaydhen Johnson receives more than $180,000 in scholarships
THE AFRO- Joppatowne High School (JHS) senior Jaydhen Johnson is on his way to greatness. The marching and jazz band…
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Maryland lawmakers introduce bills expanding student school board member voting rights
The Afro- A bill in the Maryland General Assembly would change that. HB 402, sponsored by state Del. Jay Jacobs,…
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Avoid These Top 10 Common Financial Mistakes
The Afro- A Federal Reserve study found that many Americans would have difficulty coming up with $400 to cover an…
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Officials respond to report stating 23 Baltimore City Public Schools have no students proficient in math
The Afro- Baltimore City Public Schools (City Schools) representatives are responding to outrage over the disclosure that 23 City Schools…
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First Black woman to lead United Way Worldwide visits Baltimore, explores local impact in Brooklyn and Curtis Bay neighborhoods
The Afro- Angela F. Williams, the first Black woman to head United Way Worldwide, visited South Baltimore on Feb. 7…
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ANNOUNCES ONLINE SAFETY WEBINARS AHEAD OF SAFER INTERNET DAY
Chicago Defender- In recognition of Safer Internet Day on Feb. 7, Attorney General Kwame Raoul today announced two webinars focused…
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Are we finally getting after-school programs right?
The Afro- There’s some good education news: As students, parents, and educators work to make up for setbacks caused by…
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Black Philanthropic powerhouse Jack and Jill of America celebrates 85 years of fellowship and service
The Afro- Marion Turner Stubbs Thomas sought a place where her own children could bond with other Black children in…
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Dr. Rex Fortune Remembered For Commitment To Serving Black Students, Parents
The Sacramento Observer- With a charter school system already bearing his name and a local elementary school set to follow…
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Calif. Advocates Shine Light on Pregnancy-Related Deaths Among Black Women
San Diego Voice and Viewpoint- April Valentine, 31, planned to celebrate her new birth with family and friends, but instead…
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Another study links poverty to poor results at Louisiana schools
The Louisiana Weekly- (lailluminator.com) — A recent state analysis of Louisiana schools reflects what numerous other studies across the country…
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Announcing the recipients of the 2023 Georgia Titan 100
The Atlanta Voice- Titan CEO and headline sponsor Wipfli LLP are pleased to announce Kwame Johnson, President & CEO, Big…
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Black families’ food insecurity should make America ashamed
RollingOut.com- Food insecurity is a growing problem in black families, with more than one-third of African-Americans experiencing food insecurity. This…
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Black-Focused Organizations To Support During Black History Month And Beyond
Atlanta Daily World- While impactful organizations like Black Lives Matter and the NAACP have become household name organizations, there are…
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Cardin, Daines Introduce Permanent Reauthorization for Housing Tax Credit that has Promoted Growth in Underserved Communities
The Afro- WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Ben Cardin (D-Md.) and Steven Daines (R-Mont.), both members of the Senate Finance Committee,…
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