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The Challenges Black America Face with Distant and Virtual Learning During COVID-19 - Milwaukee Community Journal
NNPA NEWSWIRE — According to the Public School Forum of North Carolina, 72 percent of Black and Brown students in the state’s public schools have parents who lack secure employment, compared with 21 percent of white students. By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent
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The Courier is celebrating the 2020 graduates—CARLOS JAY, U-Prep/Milliones High School | New Pittsburgh Courier
The New Pittsburgh Courier congratulates Class of 2020 member Carlos Jay, as he graduated from U-Prep/Pittsburgh Milliones High School. The post The Courier is celebrating the 2020 graduates—CARLOS JAY, U-Prep/Milliones High School appeared first on New Pittsburgh Courier.
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Gary school tax approved on third attempt | The Crusader Newspaper Group
Crusader Staff Report After two failed attempts, a Gary school tax was approved at the polls on Tuesday, November 3, giving hope to community leaders and school officials who seek to provide economic relief to the struggling school district. Some 13,828 voters approved the tax, which was 60.28
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From The Mouth Of Babes: How Students Feel About Returning To School During A Pandemic | Digital Daily | The Michigan Chronicle
With the end of summer looming over their heads, Michigan students have a lot of thoughts on the upcoming school year. The most overlooked issue that’s facing these scholars? No … Continued
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Private schools in Texas limit enrollment as they aim to reopen classrooms | Dallas Weekly
Need to stay updated on coronavirus news in Texas? Our evening roundup will help you stay on top of the day's latest updates. Sign up here. While debate about how to safely reopen public schools in Texas raged through the summer, Kim Olstrup was preparing to bring students back to her Midcities
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Superintendent makes proposal for reopening schools - WS Chronicle
Earlier this week Superintendent Dr. Angela P. Hairston provided more information on what schools could look like at the start of the 2020-21 school year. The post Superintendent makes proposal for reopening schools appeared first on WS Chronicle.
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SCS middle, high schoolers stay virtual, mostly - TSDMemphis.com
Monday (March 8) kicked off in-person learning for students, grades 6-12, in Shelby County Schools. And as was the case with K-5 students last week, “#Return Stronger” was given a resounding 'No, thank you” by thousands of students. SCS officials said only about 30 percent of the system’s 110,000
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From troubled kid to Aberdeen scholar: former head boy cops 11 CSEC passes
Former head boy of Aberdeen High, Marlon Carnegie, stands as a beacon of hope for his younger siblings and schoolmates, having copped 11 subjects in the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) exams. Though he was a well-rounded student...
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Dorothy Godiva Price - Voice and Viewpoint
Dorothy Godiva Price, aka Dot or Tootle was born on April 28, 1956 in Virginia Beach, Virginia. She was the fifth child born to Judith Price and Luther Price, Sr. Dorothy received her formal education in the Virginia Beach City Public School System. She graduated from Bayside High School in
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Elizabeth Catlett: Graphic Artist and Sculptor Known for Depictions of the African American Experience
Elizabeth Catlett was an African-American graphic artist and sculptor best known for her depictions of the African-American experience in the 20th century, which often had the female experience as their focus. Catlett was born and raised in Washington, DC. Her mother and father were the children
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Paul Laurence Dunbar High School (1870- )
Paul Laurence Dunbar High School was established in 1870 as the Preparatory High School for Colored Youth with 45 students and one teacher, Emma J. Hutchins, to provide secondary education for the city’s African American children after efforts to integrate schools in Washington, D.C. failed. Within
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Highland Park Tennis Club presents its annual scholarships | New Pittsburgh Courier
LUNDYN WHITE, center, a Westinghouse High School graduate, with her scholarship award, presented in August from the Highland Park Tennis Club. Joyce Scott, with the Highland Park Tennis Club, is … Continued
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Letter to Honorable Greg Abbott - Dallas Examiner
July 6, 2020 The Honorable Greg Abbott Office of the Governor P.O. Box 12428 Austin, TX 78711-2428 Dear Governor Abbott: Recently, Commissioner of the Texas Education Agency Mike Morath called [...] The post Letter to Honorable Greg Abbott appeared first on Dallas Examiner.
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Jay-Z Launching School With Brooklyn's Long Island University
The Roc Nation School of Music, Sports & Entertainment will begin enrolling students for the fall 2021 semester.
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Gary Schools hires Chief Academic Officer and Chief Financial Officer | The Crusader Newspaper Group
With the start of school fast approaching, the Gary Community School Corporation is forging ahead with plans for a new academic school year. The District recently announced the official appointments of Kimberley Bradley as Chief Academic Officer and Nicole Wolverton as Chief Financial
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Gauteng schools reopening: Thumbs up at one, thumbs down at another
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Rotaractors seek support for e-learning drive
A group of young professionals has launched an e-learning drive, dubbed Project Technological Enhanced Learning (TEL), to equip needy schools with electronic devices for the new school year, scheduled to begin on October 5.The young professionals are also seeking contributions from the public for
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SCS parents can choose in-person or online instruction for the fall
The district plans to ask parents from July 6 to 17 to choose an option for the first semester so the district can provide laptops or tablets next month, Superintendent Joris Ray told school board members during a meeting Tuesday
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A Holistic Approach to Address COVID-19 Learning Loss | Digital Daily | The Michigan Chronicle
By Andrew Stein  With the school year now underway, students, families, and schools continue to navigate the unique challenges brought on by the pandemic, such as the use of new technology, lack of social connections with peers, and the challenges parents face balancing their work demands with
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A turning point in fight against apartheid: Timeline of events on 16 June 1976
While the march was organised by the Action Committee of the Soweto Students Representative Council (SSRC), not all children and pupils who participated in the march knew about
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Big changes on the horizon for local middle schools - WS Chronicle
With a new school scheduled to open in the Lewisville area, renovations at Philo-Hill, and proposed redistricting, next month the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Board of Education will have some big decisions to make when it comes to local middle
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AT&T Believe Detroit: Pushing Metro Detroit and Grand Rapids To Dream Big | AT&T Believe Detroit | The Michigan Chronicle
More than two dozen Grand Rapids and Detroit-area students will have an opportunity to participate in a new virtual technology challenge, thanks to a new partnership between ReBrand Cities and AT&T. The Dream Big Virtual Technology Challenge begins with a kickoff event featuring a panel of special
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A rare occurrence: Spelling bee champion is member of winning Schools Challenge Quiz team
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African American High School Music Group Releases Groundbreaking Animated Video Addressing Current Social Issues - African American News Today - EIN News
New York, NY (Top40 Charts / The Paragon Project) The Paragon Project, a revolving collective of nationally-recognized high school artists, found a unique way to release its fourth album as schools shut down and live performances stopped due to the …
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PE school says it will probe pupils' claims of unfair treatment, discrimination | News24
A prominent Port Elizabeth school says it stands for equality for all pupils following protests earlier this week over alleged unfair treatment and discrimination by some teachers.
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Last hurrah for Dunrobin Primary seniors - School-leavers go out in style in drive-through graduation
Maciann McDermott was all smiles as she waited in the procession of vehicles decorated with balloons, banners and other paraphernalia for Dunrobin Primary School’s drive-through graduation on Thursday. For the first in more than three months, she...
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HISD Board Approves $41 Million Budget Amendment - Houston Forward Times
$2.3 million in grants for mental health, afterschool supports also approved The Houston Independent School… The post HISD Board Approves $41 Million Budget Amendment appeared first on Houston Forward Times.
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I, Larry Coleman, am a candidate for Eutaw City Council, District 4. While I was growing up as a child in Greene County, I was schooled on many lifelong lessons. My parents, Mr. and Mrs. Willie and Bertha Coleman, taught me the values of hard work, education and faith in God. After graduating for
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