Dewayne Charleston, a Black man diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer, is using his foundation to educate other Black men about the importance of prostate cancer screening and to support those who have been diagnosed.
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Black stories crucial as Banned Book Week approaches
Book Banned Week is a protest against literature censorship, with the American Library Association reporting a 65% increase in targeted titles in 2023, and organizations like Freedom to Read and PEN America fighting against book bans in public schools.
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Meharry Medical College partners with local middle and high schools for hands-on science experience
Meharry Medical College is collaborating with local middle and high schools to provide workshops, sumits, and events for students to engage in science, including a science day field trip, a Black Male STEAM summit, and a Black Girls in STEAM summit.
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4 ways to support K-12 students’ mental health
Baltimore Therapy Group is hosting free virtual workshops for parents and caregivers to provide resources and tools to address mental health issues in K-12 students, including signs to look out for and ways to support them.
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Black male educators share suggestions to enhance Black male students’ performance
Black male educators in Maryland have expressed the need for programs and supportive mechanisms to promote the emotional and social healing of Black boys, as they face various social, economic, emotional and psychological issues.
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Optimizing nutrition key for peak academic and athletic performance in high schools
High schools should implement effective nutrition strategies to support students’ overall well-being and academic success, including providing nutritious breakfast programs, revamping school cafeteria menus, promoting hydration and healthy snacking, and involving parents and community.
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Coppin State University receives a grant to help increase study abroad opportunities for students
Coppin State University has received a $34,992 grant from the U.S. Department of State to expand and diversify study abroad opportunities for students, including the creation of a study abroad office and a resource portal.
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Morgan State University’s College of Interdisciplinary and Continuing Studies: Empowering Adult Learners to Achieve Their Dreams
Morgan State University’s College of Interdisciplinary and Continuing Studies offers 18 diverse degree programs for non-traditional students, working professionals, and those seeking flexible education options, with personalized student support and a generous transfer credit policy.
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A look at summer learning loss, curriculum challenges and the Black boys left behind
The public education curriculum is criticized for its adverse impact on Black students, with many studies suggesting that summer reading and math losses are sensitive to income status and that the curriculum often omits the accomplishments and contributions of Black people.
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Back to school tips from Baltimore City Public Schools CEO Sonja Santelises
Baltimore City Public Schools CEO Sonja Santelesis encourages families to ensure their students get proper sleep, follow regular routines, and familiarize themselves with attendance policies and classroom expectations as the school year begins.
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Mayor Bowser hosts back-to-school pep rally for D.C. educators
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and D.C. Public Schools Chancellor Lewis D. Ferebee held a back-to-school pep rally for District educators, highlighting the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and the District’s efforts to increase educator pay.
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Give our children the right to read
Book bans on books by Black authors and about the Black experience are a threat to the reading development of Black children, and it is important to ensure that our children have the right to read great works by Black authors and about Black history and culture.