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African American one-room schoolhouse built in 1878 added to local register of historic places
The schoolhouse was built in 1878 and sits off Thomasville Road and Lake Hall Road, according to the application to register the…
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OP-ED: Advocate for a racial justice agenda at the U.S. Department of Education
NNPA NEWSWIRE — With a new presidential administration, we have an opportunity to begin on the path to a strong…
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Distance Learning, COVID-19 Pose Challenges to Educators, Administrators and Parents
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “The biggest challenge with many of the students of color we serve is engagement. Students are faced…
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‘A school year unlike any other’: As city schools start year virtually, figuring out special education is a challenge for educators, parents
LOUISIANA WEEKLY — Parent Roby Chavez has two boys with special education needs at Bricolage Academy. In the spring, he…
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OP-ED: A focus on injustice, inequity in public education must drive California’s budget priorities
BLACK VOICE NEWS — This debate won’t wait. As state leaders wrestle with the dire numbers and the potential for…
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Broward Education Foundation Announces Alumni Honorees for the Publix Super Markets Charities 2020 “Hall of Fame” Awards
THE WESTSIDE GAZETTE — The distinguished Broward County high school alumni who have made their mark on local communities and…
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Bridging The Black Education Gap
CHICAGO CRUSADER — One of the most lamentable memes that circulates throughout the Black community is the one that says…
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OPINION: Black Educators Reject Trump, Call On Biden To Embrace Obama-Era Education Policies
SACRAMENTO OBSERVER — Amid the systemic injustices perpetrated against Blacks in this country, Joe Biden listed America’s inequitable education system…
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COMMENTARY: Coronavirus – threat, opportunity or both?
NEW TRI-STATE DEFENDER — "There is no denying that virtual technology will continue to play a prominent role in our…
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Black Education Matters
BLACK VOICE NEWS — Dr. Francisca Beer, Professor, Associate Dean and Director of the CSUSB Jack H. Brown College Office…
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Amazon to provide computer science education for more than 550,000 K-12 students amid COVID-19 pandemic
ATLANTA VOICE — Amazon’s funding will support more than 1,000 elementary schools and more than 4,000 middle and high schools…
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OP-ED: Black School Leaders Matter
According to the PPI report, seven out of ten surveyed teachers in the U.S. reported they had not been properly…
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OP-ED: What I Learned About Teaching and Learning During the Pandemic
Aside from all the Zoom tools and strategies we had to implement and the numerous learning platforms we had to…
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Karen V. Jenkins, Founder and CEO of KidAlytics, launches “Social Impact Initiative.”
CHICAGO DEFENDER — Karen Jenkins is the Founder and CEO of KidAlytics, she is committed to making sure that students…
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Governor Kemp, state officials sued for reckless school reopenings
ATLANTA DAILY WORLD — “Georgia’s 1.8 million public school students deserve to be safe and healthy in all school settings.…
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Fall B term enrollment underway at Daytona State College
DAYTONA TIMES — Those interested in attending Daytona State must first complete an application, which can be found at DaytonaState.edu/apply.…
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COMMENTARY: Coronavirus – threat, opportunity or both?
NEW TRI-STATE DEFENDER — We all recognize that schools are special and unique places in our society. It is where…
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Shaka Rawls, Principal of Leo High School puts His Students and Community First
CHICAGO DEFENDER — An accomplished educator, Shaka Rawls is a LEO High School alumni who returned to LEO in 2016,…
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Solving the Challenge of Math Class This School Year
INDIANAPOLIS RECORDER — Leaning into the strengths of online learning can help your student make the most of this atypical…
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The Los Angeles Public Library and Dynasty United Youth Association Team Up for A New Virtual Tutoring and Job Preparation Program for South L.A. Students Affected by COVID School Closures
LOS ANGELES SENTINEL — “There is nothing more important than the development of our community’s young people,” said Los Angeles…
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AfterSchool HQ provides access to learning opportunities for Indiana students
By Alison Banks, The Indianapolis Recorder Now more than ever, after-school programs for K-12 students are a top concern in…
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Trump threatens to cut school funds for slavery project
ATLANTA DAILY WORLD — This initiative from the New York Times endeavored to re-frame the narrative of slavery and push…
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Virginia High School Students Can Now Take Black History Courses
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Black history is American history, but for too long, the story we have told was insufficient and…
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OP-ED: Black Studies becomes major factor in social advancement
While there are more than 100 Black Studies degree programs nationwide, it can be confirmed that the beginning of this…
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Virtual Back to School Drive Gives Parents Relief
By Michelle Richarson Special to the AFRO 2020 has been a year of epic highs and tremendous lows in part…
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Youth To Discuss School Funding
SACRAMENTO OBSERVER — Student panelists include Nailah DuBose and Aniyah DuBose, who attend the Rex & Margaret Fortune Early College…
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2 Birmingham schools get free technology through Verizon initiative
BIRMINGHAM TIMES — Parents of students at Hudson K-8 and Wilkerson Middle School picked up free iPads for their children…
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Educator Spotlight: Donald Hense
Three-quarters of the students enrolled in Friendship schools in D.C. are from Wards 7 and 8, the city's two poorest…
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What We Can Learn from Schools that Educate Military Children
A unique program in Virginia Beach public schools includes 28 Military Family Life Counselors, who work closely with schools' staff…
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OP-ED: Student Loan Debt is a Crisis
Today, student loan debt is the second greatest source of individual debt, only behind mortgages, according to the Federal Reserve.…
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OPINION: Importance of Educators of Color for Black & Brown Students
Ron Rice Jr. is a former two term Newark, NJ city councilman, chief advisor to the New Jersey Department of…
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Profile in Education Equity: Sharif El-Mekki
El-Mekki is answering his own ânation buildingâ call. In May, he announced that after 11 years as Shoemakerâs principal and…
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COMMENTARY: Is There More to Teaching and Learning Than Testing?
In order for education to capitalize on the strengths and talents of learners and the skills and professionalism of their…
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Lakisha Young, Oakland Reach
In a city looking for stability after 13 superintendents in 20 years, Oakland Reach has become a steady source of…
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AM Wake Up Call Morning Show Owning Our Culture
ROLLING OUT — AM Wake Up Call Morning Show: our hosts discuss renaming predominately black schools after Black History Icons.
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A Call to Community on a New School Year
THE AFRO — It’s educators who, with no notice, drove their instruction on-line, and school leaders who stayed in touch…
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Youngest NOLA Public School Students Set to Return to Classrooms Starting Next Week
NEW ORLEANS TRIBUNE — School Superintendent Henderson Lewis Jr. confirmed that Pre-K- through fourth grade students will start returning to…
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‘WORKING SO FAR’
DAYTONA TIMES — Volusia County Schools has created a COVID-19 data dashboard to inform parents, students, staff and the community…
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San Bernardino County Education Candidates
PRECINCT REPORTER NEWSGROUP — In her run for the San Bernardino County Board of Education, Alise Clouser places career exploration…
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SCS weathers all-virtual opening
NEW TRI-STATE DEFENDER — Last Friday ahead of the first day of school, SCS Supt. Joris Ray encouraged principals, teachers, students and…
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With Help from Apple, Bham City Teacher Prepares for Unprecedented Year
BIRMINGHAM TIMES — Birmingham City Schools fourth grade science and social studies teacher Portrice Warren is one of nearly 500…
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Back to School Giveaway Still Meeting the Challenge of Pandemic Restrictions
JACKSONVILLE FREE PRESS — Over 300 stuffed book bags were gifted to 150 families with free groceries. Also on the…
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Howard University Remembers Chadwick Boseman
THE AFRO — “It was Boseman’s desire to see the students of Howard achieve greatness,” said Howard University President Dr.…
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