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Western Bureau: Peter Bunting, the Opposition spokesman on education, wants schools to use modern technology, including interactive gaming software, to access learning material and promote online networking among students. Addressing teachers in...
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Rita Gilbert Greer, EdD, shares the inspiration, initiative and insights of more than 40 African-American educators
/EIN News/ -- LOUISVILLE, Ky., June 19, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- When Rita Gilbert Greer, EdD, began thinking about the challenges that today's teachers are dealing with--low wages, lack of respect, little if any, positive recognition, she decided that she wanted to do something to recognize
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Angola: Ministry of Education Assesses Distance Learning Efficiency
Luanda — The upgrade of the TV and radio classes in the primary and first cycle (7th to 9th grade) education system were analyzed last Tuesday, in Luanda, at a meeting between the minister of Education, Luísa Grilo, and coordinators of the
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Rwanda: COVID-19 - Private Schools Urged to Leverage Recovery Fund
The Minister of education, Valentine Uwamariya has urged private schools including Higher Learning Institutions to leverage the national recovery fund so as to keep teachers on the payroll amid Covid-19
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BCHS student, teacher honored by Georgia DOE
A recent Burke County High School graduate as well as a BCHS teacher have received prestigious honors from the Georgia Department of Education. Recently, the GaDOE named Jesus Saenz, Class of 2020 salutatorian, and Tonya Torek, ESOL (English to Speakers of Other Languages) and French teacher, as
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NFL Player Jalen Ramsey Donates $1 Million To Nashville-Based School
NFL player Jalen Ramsey donated $1 million to a school in Nashville.
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Poll shows 75pc of learners missing out on homeschooling
Findings by Usawa Agenda — a not-for-profit company — show that only an average of 22 out 100 children are accessing online learning in the
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Struggle stalwart Thomas Manthata dies of Covid-19 complications | News24
Struggle stalwart and former TRC commissioner Thomas Manthata died on Friday night at the age of 80, reportedly of Covid-19-related complications.
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LETTERS: Online learning has exposed inequalities
As a result of the decision, a total of 91,591 public and private learning institutions were closed, disrupting the school calendar and affecting the
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School reopening plans getting pushback from teachers - North Dallas Gazette
On Tuesday the Texas Education Agency (TEA) released a set of guidelines for reopening public schools in the fall; guidelines which include in-school learning. While there is room for parents to opt for remote instruction, the guidelines are getting pushback from educators saying it will lead to an
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Uganda: Education Discusses Strategy On School Reopening
The Ministry of Education was yesterday locked in a meeting to decide how schools will partially reopen two weeks from today after President Museveni allowed candidates to
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South Carolina Third Grade Teacher Dies Days After Testing Positive For COVID-19
A South Carolina elementary school teacher died earlier this week, mere days after the school district she worked with was notified that she had tested positive for COVID-19. According to
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JTA head worried about Internet access as schools prepare to reopen
President of the Jamaica Teachers' Association (JTA) Jasford Gabriel says with the planned reopening of schools less than a month away, it is critical that the Government clearly outlines the progress that has been made for the expansion of Internet access across the island.
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Why Birmingham City Schools Moved Start Date to Sept. 8 from Aug. 24
By Barnett Wright The Birmingham Times  Students in Birmingham City Schools will begin the 2020-21 academic year on Tuesday, September 8, the day after Labor Day, instead of the previously planned August 24, school officials announced this week. The Birmingham Board of Education approved the change
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Newport to Begin Floodwall Mural Depicting Historic African American Southgate Street School - African American News Today - EIN News
The mural series celebrates the city's 225th anniversary, and the first mural highlights Newport's historic Black school — the only one in Campbell County
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Parents barricade gates of Limpopo schools as more grades return to the classroom | News24
Parents at some schools in Limpopo barricaded gates on the first day of the return of pupils because of lack of preventative measures against Covid-19.
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88-year-old praises God for sending help
FORMER BASIC school teacher, 88-year-old Luna Hall, peered out of her board dwelling and shouted, “Thank you, Jesus, help is here,” as she received her care package on May
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Kenya: 80% of Students Missing Virtual Learning Amid School Closures - Study
The survey conducted by Usawa Agenda, a lobby championing equitable access to quality education, indicated only 22 per cent of students interviewed in forty-two counties were accessing online learning resources with those enrolled in private schools being twice as likely to take part in digital
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University professor placed on leave after using the N-word because he 'was only teaching' - Face2Face Africa
A professor at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh has been placed on paid leave after he was filmed using the N-word during an online class and also appearing to grant his students permission to use the slur. In the video that was shared on social media, professor Gary Shank can be heard giving the
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FEA offers parents tips and what to expect in the fall
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Africa: COVID-19 - Tabichi Calls for Long Term Education Plan for Africa
The 2019 Global Teacher Award winner Peter Tabichi has joined African top tutors to address education among the poor during the Covid-19
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Uhuru gives hint on reopening of schools
President Uhuru Kenyatta has announced allocation of Sh6.5billion to the ministry of education as he indicated that schools will be reopening
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Observer Connects Webcast: Distance Learning: Are Black Students Being Left behind?
The COVID-19 pandemic has altered public education in California for the foreseeable
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African American private K-8 school founded by NFL player may be the best school in nation with online remote learning
100% certified in Google Classroom, Trey Whitfield School may be best school in US with remote learning. Graduates attend most prestigious private high schools.
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Diddy, Dr. Steve Perry Open Third Charter School: “We Are Grooming Future Leaders”
"We are grooming future leaders that will change their communities and the world," Diddy reportedly said in a statement.
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Uganda: Envoy Tells Government to Make Policy On E-Learning
The Belgium Ambassador to Uganda, Mr Rudi Veestraeten, has asked the government to formulate a national policy on e-learning if it is to succeed in digital and long distance learning for all learners across the
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Letter from Black Educators Caucus of MKE - Milwaukee Community Journal
The Black Educators Caucus wants to start this letter by stating that nothing is more important to us than the safety of our students, families, and staff. We remain committed to encouraging widespread engagement to ensure the district’s reopening plan meets our entire school communities diverse
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Gary Schools welcomes Gary Native Dr. Tyneasha Banks as Principal of Beveridge Elementary School | The Crusader Newspaper Group
Recently, the Gary Community School Corporation appointed Dr. Tyneasha Banks principal of Beveridge Elementary School, 1234 Cleveland St. in
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Learning Channel filling gap for students without internet access - Stabroek News
As the new school year began virtually for many students across the country, the Ministry of Education rolled out programmes on the Guyana Learning Channel to reach those students who cannot access the
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The self proclaimed King of the South is about to add another jewel to his already accredited crown. T.I. has announced he will partnering with one of Atlantas premier educational institutions for a much needed history lesson. On Tuesday, June 23 the Live Your Life rapper confirmed class will be in
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