Posts Tagged ‘Education’
How Some Americans Distort The Racist History Of The U.S. Into An Uplifting – And Sanitized – Moral Lesson
NewsOne writers examine America’s complicated history and making a compelling argument for teaching that nuance.
Read MoreCalifornia governor signs law barring schoolbook bans based on racial and LGBTQ teachings
California’s Governor Newsom has taken a stand against censorship attempts that would rewrite the country’s history.
Read MoreNational HBCU Week Focuses on Career Pathways and Economic Development
This week at the 2023 National HBCU Week conference, the Department of Education’s White House Initiative on HBCUs is focusing on career pathways, AI, and economic development.
Read MoreBook challenges reach historic highs, American Library Association reports
The American Library Association reveals that the book banning continues in an attempt to block information about racial and other issues.
Read MoreCoalition of HBCUs gets $124 million to support enrollment, graduation and employment rates
40 HBCUs will benefit from donated funds intend to increase education and career opportunities for students.
Read MoreThese Are the Top Books Black Teachers Want This School Year
One journalist asked Black teachers which books they wanted in libraries and classrooms to encourage reading among students.
Read MoreThe First African American in Space, Guion Bluford, Remains Hopeful for More Black Astronauts
Only 16 Black Americans have been to space. The first of them, Guy Bluford, talks about why African-Americans are underrepresented in astronaut programs, including lack of access to STEM courses.
Read MorePragerU and Revisionism’s Effect on Black American History
Texas schools are among many in the nation to have adopted curriculum from PragerU that whitewashes American history.
Read MoreLittle Rock Will Offer A.P. African American Studies Despite State Objections
Arkansas’ Little Rock School District announced it would continue to offer AP African American studies despite the objections of the state’s Department of Education.
Read MoreTeen Robeson County student could earn her teaching degree by age 19
A teenager who earned college credits in high school is looking forward to graduating and pursuing her teaching career.
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