Education
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Everyone needs, or should want to have, Dr. Glenda Baskin Glover on their side. Her book, “How Dare You- An HBCU President’s Fight for Half a Billion Dollars Owed-and the State’s Actions to Avoid Payment,” may have one of the longest titles, but it demonstrates the grit, persistence and dedication of one of the best in the […]
As the new school year approaches, many Houston organizations are stepping up to help families by giving away free school supplies. If you’re looking to save money while getting your child ready for class, here are some places to check: Before attending any giveaway, check with the organization for dates, times, eligibility requirements, and whether […]
Majic 102.1 opened the doors — and in walked the future. The young folks from the Fort Bend County Youth Employment Program (YEP) pulled up to the studio & proved something loud & clear: this generation is READY.Let me put y’all on.ZAYDAH: Third year in the program. Wichita State University. Full ride — track & […]
Thousands of Houston-area students will no longer automatically receive free lunch when the new school year begins after Houston ISD announced that 33 campuses will no longer participate in the federal Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program. The change is expected to impact more than 35,000 students across the district. CEP allows schools with high numbers […]
A Philadelphia prep school student has gone viral after posting videos of classmates struggling to read a sentence and explain what it meant. The clips sparked laughs for some, but for many others, they raised a serious question: how are high school students still battling basic reading and comprehension? Even more troubling, there are claims […]
School lunch debt has quietly become a nationwide crisis affecting millions of children. Across the United States, families collectively owe hundreds of millions of dollars to school districts for unpaid meals, highlighting the growing financial strain facing working households. Recent national estimates suggest school lunch debt totals between $200 million and $300 million annually, impacting […]
Kayla McClellan was expelled in grade 8 for poor grades and bad behavior. Now she gives students the same support that helped change her life. The post Teacher Appreciation Week: She Got ‘Kicked Out’ In 8th Grade — Now She Runs The School As Athletic Director appeared first on MadameNoire.
Report: Cell Phone Bans Haven’t Improved Test Scores New research shows that banning cell phones in schools has improved student mental well-being, but it hasn’t improved test scores. The nonprofit National Bureau of Economic Research looked at thousands of schools and found that grades and attendance haven’t improved. About two-thirds of the states have laws […]
By fostering stronger home-school partnerships, parents can help teachers maximize their impact and ensure students thrive. The post Teacher Appreciation Week Reality Check — 7 Things Teachers Wish Parents Would Actually Do appeared first on MadameNoire.
Students at South Carolina State University successfully pushed to remove Pamela Evette as commencement speaker, prompting backlash from state lawmakers.
Spelman College's decision to select co-winners for their annual Miss Spelman College Pageant has sparked a serious debate online. The post Can You Spel Controversy? Spelman College Sparks Outrage For Crowning 2 Miss Spelman Pageant Queens After ‘Scoring Discrepancy’ appeared first on MadameNoire.
