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Education Interview Jessie Woolley-Wilson
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Jessie Woolley-Wilson is the CEO and president of DreamBox Learning and a two-time recipient of EdTech Digest’s…
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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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Biden to Graduates of Historically Black Howard University: US History Hasn’t Been a ‘Fairy Tale’
By DARLENE SUPERVILLE, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Saturday told graduates of a leading historically Black university that American history…
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Historically Black medical schools urge more spending in hearing with Bernie Sanders
By Jeff Amy, The Associated Press To train more Black doctors, the federal government needs to bolster funding and make…
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Biden tells graduates of Howard University: US history hasn’t been a ‘fairy tale’
THE AFRO — He told the graduates they feed his optimism for the future. “You’re part of the most gifted,…
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The Arc Jacksonville and FSCJ First-of-Its Kind Vocational Intellectual and Developmental Differences Career Campus Certification Program
Free Press of Jacksonville- The Arc Jacksonville and Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ) have partnered to launch a first-of-its-kind…
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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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Deutsch LA Helps Create Dorsey High Hot Sauce
The Los Angeles Sentinel- Dorsey high school is a place of education and growth, within the halls we see future…
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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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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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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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College enrollment down-except at HBCUs
The Afro- Historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) are increasing their enrollments at a time when many other institutions of…
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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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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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Only seven percent of teachers are Black– this project plans to change that
The Afro- El-Mekki had worked in schools, both as a teacher and principal, for 26 years. And, after piloting a…
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Existing service year programs may provide model for Moore proposal
The Afro- While details of Maryland Gov. Wes Moore’s service year option for high school graduates are still being worked…
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PRESS ROOM: Hampton University is Proud to Announce the Hampton University Repertory Theatre: The First and Only Professional Theatre Company Housed at an HBCU
The Afro- Hampton, Va. – Hampton University has again distinguished itself in establishing the Hampton University Repertory Theatre to provide…
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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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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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City of Abraham Church and Ministries offers GED program to students in Baltimore
The Afro- The North Avenue Learning Initiative, a program run by City of Abraham Church and Ministries (COACM) is searching…
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Texas Southern University named to NBCUniversal News Group’s NBCU Academy
Houston Forward Times- Texas Southern University (TSU) has been named to the NBCUniversal News Group’s NBCU Academy, joining 14 other…
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LBCC Students Get Ready for Male Success Initiative
The Precinct Reporter News Group- Students will have one less thing to worry about this year at Long Beach City…
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Child poverty, transportation and schools in proposed state budget for next fiscal year
The Afro- Just two days into his historic term, Gov. Wes Moore unveiled a proposed budget that spells out his…
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Spotlight on Black excellence: twin brothers walk out their purpose with perseverance and grace
The Afro- Rasul and Malachi Wright know how to bring in a new year. The twin brothers, who closed out…
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Dr. David S. Wilson, 10th President of Morgan State University
The NNPA's Nsenga K. Burton, Ph.D interviews Dr. David S. Wilson, 10th President of Baltimore MD's Morgan State University. On…
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Former UMBC President Freeman Hrabowski donates $200,000 to BEYA STEM programs
The Afro- For over three decades, BEYA has showcased the outstanding contributions of some of the most innovative people in…
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Durant Family Foundation gifts Bowie State University $500,000 to transform its basketball arena
The Afro- The Durant Family Foundation and Bowie State University (BSU) have announced a $500,000 award to the institution. BSU…
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LIVESTREAM — “WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE?” HBCUs & SOCIAL JUSTICE
Intentional, professional and thoroughly committed to the proliferation and transformation of colleges and universities that serve underrepresented men and women…
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Hidden Toll: Thousands of Schools Fail to Count Homeless Students
ATLANTA TRIBUNE — In 2021, the American Rescue Plan made $800 million available to states and districts to identify and…
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Affirmative Action — Does it Have a Future?
CHICAGO DEFENDER — A recent Gallup Poll found that statistically 62 percent of Americans “generally” support affirmative action. However, nearly…
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Building a Black Male Pipeline into Public Education
SACRAMENTO OBSERVER — “Innovation,” “brotherhood,” and “Black excellence” were some of the words used by Wright, and other panelists and…
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Coppin State University Launches Brand Campaign
The Afro- BALTIMORE – Coppin State University recently launched its In brand awareness campaign, which will support the university in…
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Johns Hopkins’ Baltimore Scholars Program renamed to honor Elijah Cummings
The Afro- A financial aid program offering scholarships to high-achieving Baltimore City and D.C. public school graduates accepted into Johns…
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Ford Sponsored Mini-Series HBCU GO Road to Homecoming
The Afro- HBCU Go Road to Homecoming, the new production sponsored by Ford, follows a group of HBCU students and…
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Black Psychologists Are Absent in Public Schools
ST. LOUIS AMERICAN — “If only 2% of the psychiatrists in schools are Black, that means that most of the…
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Law Students Tackle Racial Inequity in Legal System
WASHINGTON INFORMER — Law students from D.C., Texas and Louisiana converged on the second floor of the Conrad Hotel in…
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STEM Is the Future. So How Do We Get More Black Kids Involved?
SACRAMENTO OBSERVER — A new Pew Research Center poll of Black Americans found that Black adults cited seeing more Black high achievers…
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Students at the Hope Street Margolis Family Center Receive Back-To-School Backpacks
BLACK VOICE NEWS — The backpacks filled with hygiene kits and school stationery were handed out to students, many of…
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The Morgan Project Hosts Conflict and Courage Workshop in Birmingham
THE BIRMINGHAM TIMES — The workshop was hosted by The Morgan Project, a Birmingham-based social justice initiative and held in…
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SBVC Campus Center Renaming Tribute to Lois Carson
PRECINCT REPORTER GROUP — Ms. Carson, who passed away in 2021, was a staunch anti-poverty advocate, serving decades both as…
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Scholarships Program to be Launched for Historically Black Colleges and Universities Across the Nation
ATLANTA DAILY WORLD — The historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) success is the primary driver that powers mobility rates…
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Students From Atlanta’s Drew Charter School To Unveil Artwork On Limited-Edition Lidl Tote Bags Benefitting Atlanta Community Food Bank
ATLANTA TRIBUNE — “Through this impactful partnership with Lidl, our program will continue to educate families about the importance of…
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The Elite Traveling Tutors are focused on student growth in the Black community
By Malik Brown | Rolling Out Photo courtesy of Penny Womack-Jackson. The Elite Traveling Tutors develop individualized learning plans according…
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PRESS ROOM: AACTE Launches Nationwide Campaign to Support Educators and Education
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Beginning December 12 and ending 75 days later at the commencement of its Annual Meeting on February…
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Interview with Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (D-FL)
As the Ranking Democrat on the Education and Workforce Protections Subcommittee in the 114th Congress, Congresswoman Wilson introduced the American…
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Interview with NEA President Rebecca Pringle
Becky Pringle is president of the National Education Association, the nation’s largest labor union. Becky is a middle school science…
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