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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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Black Women of STEM: how four entrepreneurs are changing science, technology, engineering and math
THE AFRO- Civic leader Tyrone Taborn is the founder of Career Communication Group, which helps global corporations and governments locate,…
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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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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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Interview with Donald Stanford
In 2001 Don was appointed Adjunct Professor of Computer Science at Brown University and has been teaching The Digital World…
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Interview with C. Howie Hodges II
Howie Hodges has both corporate and public policy experience as an accomplished financial services executive with over 25 years of…
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High School Students Nationwide can apply for Disney Dreamers Academy
CHICAGO CRUSADER — The application process for the 16th annual program, set for March 23-26, 2023, runs through October at…
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Black Professional Scuba Divers Talk Up Ocean Careers
THE WASHINGTON INFORMER — Educating people about scuba diving careers is a top objective of the National Association of Black…
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COMMENTARY: Health’s Impact on Education
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Most commentary about this junction is aimed at the impact that improving education has on health. This…
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Centri Tech Foundation awards more than $195,000 in innovation grants to digital equity organizations across five U.S. cities
NNPA NEWSWIRE — "Universal and equitable access to the digital economy is paramount to progress," said Laura Mueller-Soppart, Program Director at…
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CAU Chosen to Pilot New UNCF and Deloitte Digital Program
THE ATLANTA VOICE — “It’s important… that Black students have an online space built around their needs where they can…
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NNPA Chevrolet Discover the Unexpected Class of 2021 Highlights
A $10,000 SCHOLARSHIP, $5,000 STIPEND AND A VIRTUAL JOURNALISM FELLOWSHIP OF A LIFETIME! Chevrolet and the National Newspaper Publishers Association…
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Congressman Bennie Thompson Applauds $7.9 Million in Funding to Close Homework Gap
THE OAKLAND POST — The Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Emergency Connectivity Fund Program (ECF), which was created as part of…
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Disney Still Inspiring Dreamers
JACKSONVILLE FREE PRESS — The in-depth career workshops are aligned with the students’ dreams and goals to lead them into…
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Boosting Adult Literacy Rates in the Black Community
SACRAMENTO OBSERVER — “Almost every social and economic issue is inextricably linked to low literacy,” Michele Diecuch, the senior director…
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Creating Citizens of Today and Leaders of Tomorrow, Lalitha Murali Pushes for STEM Literacy
TH E MADISON TIMES — In the Future City competition, students design, research and build cities of the future. The…
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Johns Hopkins HEAT Corps Hosts Omicron and the Schools Virtual Town Hall for Parents and Educators
SACRAMENTO OBSERVER — To help answer some of the many unanswered questions and spotlight the impact the COVID-19 crises have…
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Richmond LPS Students Build Bridges to Support Engineering Education
OAKLAND POST — Eleventh grade students Henry Salazar and Emiliano Rodriguez Sanchez teamed up with 10th grader Elwynn Cabrera to…
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Black College Students Have Opportunity to Win $60K in HBCU Hackathon
FLORIDA STAR — The one-week, team-based hackathon will challenge students to solve a real-world problem that focuses on global issues…
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Interview with Rey Ramsey, CEO of Centri Capital
Rey Ramsey is a social justice entrepreneur who brings more than three decades of experience as an executive in the…
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Redefining College and Career Readiness Through Critical Design
To design an innovative school, students needed to know that innovation was already a part of their cultural repertoire. STEM…
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CodeCrew is headed to schools with tech in mind
NEW TRI-STATE DEFENDER — “Our work will increase and positively impact computer science education on a statewide level,” said Egwuekwe.“Computer…
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Atlanta Public Schools Joins Verizon to Bring Free Tech to Students
ATLANTA DAILY WORLD — Powered by a next-gen, technology-infused education model, Verizon Innovative Learning Schools also equips each school with…
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Interview with Otha Thorton, past-president of the National Parents Teachers Association
“The education gap is widening because these kids don’t have support within the public school. Education begins at home, whether…
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Amazon partners with Pharrell Williams’ YELLOW, Georgia Tech to launch competition to inspire students to pursue computer science
THE ATLANTA VOICE — “This collaboration between YELLOW, Amazon, and Georgia Tech is a celebration of Black creators and change-makers,”…
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Tips for Parents Supporting Digital Learning at Home
Kids are back in school after a break. This is a good time to make a fresh start and begin…
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LIVESTREAM REPLAY — DR. WAYNE FREDERICK, 17TH PRESIDENT OF HOWARD UNIVERSITY
As the 17th President, Dr. Frederick’s goal is to enhance the Howard University legacy, ensure that the University maximizes its…
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Black and Brown students fall behind on distance learning track
While schools earnestly attempt to assist students with their equipment and device needs by putting a laptop in every household…
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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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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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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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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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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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As schools reopen amid COVID-19, teachers worry about their mental health
By Natalie Krebs, Indianapolis Recorder Teaching is already challenging enough without a pandemic shaking up how the classroom operates. As…
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Akoma Unity Center Virtual After School Program
By Dianne Anderson, Precinct Reporter Group News Kids having a tough time adapting to this strange new virtual world can…
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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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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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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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AT&T and STEM NOLA Support Parents, Teachers and Students Throughout COVID-19 School Closures
DATA NEWS WEEKLY — “Dr. Mackie and STEM NOLA have been a consistent presence over the years in New Orleans…
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