Education
Literacy crisis in US schools: Students struggle with basic reading/writing despite reasoning skills, highlighting systemic failure to support learning.
Parents, grandparents, and students, this is your friendly reminder to get those shopping lists ready because one of the biggest money-saving weekends of the year is almost here! Texas Tax-Free Weekend officially begins Friday, August 7, and runs through Sunday, August 9, giving families across the Lone Star State the chance to save on many […]
Black teachers shape generations of leaders, but their presence in U.S. classrooms remains dangerously low. How do we protect them?
Ms. Rachel — royalty in the toddler world. The songs. The smiles. The soft voice that raised half a generation. But she just stepped WAY off the playground, according to some. She posted that the Nolan Wells investigation would’ve gone a whole different way if the races were flipped. Bold. Direct. No sugar. Some folks […]
1. Houston ISD Ready, Set, School! Back-to-School Bash Houston ISD students and families can receive free backpacks filled with school supplies while connecting with district staff for enrollment help, transportation information, nutrition resources, and other school services. 2. American Legion Post 586 Back-to-School Giveaway This community event offers free backpacks and school supplies while supplies […]
Tuskegee University the historic HBCU sitting about 40 miles east of Montgomery, Alabama just made a HUGE MOVE. Founded July 4, 1881 by the great Booker T. Washington, the school is welcoming its largest freshman class in 32 years. That’s 3,000-plus students on a 5,000-acre campus. And with that growth comes a new set of […]
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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 […]