The United Negro College Fund will celebrate its 80th anniversary at the Hilton Baltimore on October 26, honoring AFRO publisher Frances “Toni” Draper, Benjamin Morgan, and Alicia Wilson for their contributions to education.
Category: Education
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Starting financial education early
Bank of America’s Better Money Habits platform provides free online tools and content in English and Spanish to help young people understand their money, make confident choices, and improve their financial health.
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Concerned about democracy? Your school board could hold the key
School boards are the backbone of our democratic process, influencing the education of nearly 90% of America’s children, and it is crucial to ensure diverse representation on these boards to identify inequities and implement inclusive policies.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Jazzmyne Townsend takes ‘D.C. Teacher of the Year’ title
Jazzmyne Townsend, a language arts instructional coach at Stanton Elementary School, has been named the 2025 D.C. Teacher of the Year and will represent the District on the Council of Chief State School Officers, advocating for the needs of her students.
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Washington teachers’ union reaches tentative five-year contract agreement
The Washington Teachers’ Union and the District of Columbia Public Schools have reached a tentative five-year contract agreement, which includes fair and good pay raises, better conditions, and improved recruitment and retention.
Posted inBaltimore News
‘Keeping the Culture: The Last Twenty-Five Years’ exhibit opens at Morgan State
The James E. Lewis Museum of Art at Morgan State University is hosting a landmark exhibition titled “Keeping the Culture: The Last Twenty-Five Years” from Sept. 29 to Dec. 13, 2024, featuring an array of African American art, including works from master artists, local legends, and newer voices, celebrating the creativity, resilience, and cultural identity of Black artists.
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From homeroom to handcuffs: Part 1 – Data shows African American and disabled students are disproportionately caught in the school-to-prison pipeline in Maryland public schools, many for low-level offenses
An 11-year-old student was arrested and taken to jail for refusing to sit in her assigned seat within an Anne Arundel County public school classroom, and the incident is indicative of a larger issue of racial and disability-based disparities in school-based arrests in Maryland.
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Morgan State University hosts 40th Homecoming Gala
Morgan State University held its 40th annual fundraising gala on October 4, with Baltimore City Mayor Brandon Scott, WBAL TV Co-Anchor Jenyne Donaldson, and Congressman Kweisi Mfume (D-Md.-07) in attendance, supporting scholarship funds for current and prospective students.
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Washington Mystics’ Ariel Atkins surprises Moten Elementary with $15,000 in classroom gifts
Ariel Atkins and the Lids Foundation surprised teachers and aides at Moten Elementary School with $15,000 in classroom supplies and decor, as well as Visa and Lids store gift cards, to show their appreciation and provide essential materials for the students.
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Racist rumors, bomb threats and their toll on Black students
Springfield City School District has been disrupted by unfounded rumors of Haitian immigrants stealing and eating pets, leading to bomb threats and evacuations, which have disproportionately impacted students of color.
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More U.S. schools are taking breaks for meditation– teachers say it helps students’ mental health
GreenLight Fund Atlanta is helping Georgia school systems pay for a mindfulness program for its students, which has been shown to help manage stress and emotions, particularly in low-income communities.
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No cheek left to turn: Standing up for Albina Head Start and the low-income families it serves
Albina Head Start, a highly regarded federal Head Start program, is suing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) over a misapplied rule that could potentially force the program to lose federal funding due to a single incident of an employee breaking the rules.