Education
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Huffman High School’s Carlos Smith Jr. Wins Esports State Championship for Madden ’26
BIRMINGHAM TIMES — Huffman High School senior Carlos Smith Jr. makes school history as the AHSAA Class 1A-7A Spring Esports…
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State of Preschool Yearbook Provides an Annual Snapshot of State-Funded Preschool
By National Institute for Early Education Research Georgia’s state-funded pre-k program for 4-year-olds was recognized as the largest state-funded preschool program in the nation to meet all 10 quality…
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Black Micro-Schools Deserve Recognition: NABML Creates National Standards and Resources
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE: Black families are the fastest-growing demographic in alternative education. Discover how the National Association of Black Micro School…
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South Hampton K-8 Students Among Top 10 Finalists for Samsung’s ‘Solve for Tomorrow’ Competition
BIRMINGHAM TIMES — Samsung’s “Solve for Tomorrow” competition gives students in grades 6-12 the opportunity to work together and explore…
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California Bill Requires Schools to Alert Families of Immigration Agents, Backed by Tony Thurmond
“With students returning to school, this legislation is more important than ever,” said Pérez. “In the face of mass deportations,…
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Farwest Region Deltas Celebrate Centennial With “September Breakfast” Honoring Vivian Osborne Marsh
The region was established in 1925 under the leadership of Vivian Osborne Marsh, who became its first Regional Director. Marsh…
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Dr. Fabi Bagula Appointed as Permanent Superintendent of San Diego Unified Schools
Superintendent Bagula is first Latina & just 3rd women to lead 2nd largest school district in California
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UC to invest in new student programs, close DEI-focused areas
Dear UC Students, Faculty and Staff, I write today to reaffirm our commitment to fostering a campus community where everyone…
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This school banned cellphones six years ago. Teachers — and many kids — couldn’t be happier.
San Mateo High School banned cellphones in 2019 using magnetically locked Yondr pouches, aiming to curb distractions, cyberbullying, and mental…
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Boys & Girls Clubs of America Midwest Youth of the Year Celebration Honors Future Leaders and Jackie Joyner-Kersee
The Boys & Girls Clubs of America Midwest Youth of the Year Celebration spotlighted young achievers like Devez D. and…
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Disney Dreamers Academy Now Accepting Applications for Popular Mentorship Program at Walt Disney World
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Application process for 2026 event has begun for teens from across the United States; Mentorship program with…
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Chronically absent: Why Black kids are still missing from classrooms
Chronic absenteeism in public schools has surged post-pandemic, with nearly 40% of Black students missing 10% or more of the…
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There’s nothing quiet about poetry: Generation Verb hosts student showcase in celebration of new book
Generation Verb hosted an inaugural book release and student showcase. The post There’s nothing quiet about poetry: Generation Verb hosts…
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California schools are scrambling as Trump administration withholds almost $811 million
The Trump administration's refusal to release federal grant money to California school districts, intended to fund teacher professional development, after-school…
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Seed and soil: How federal funding impacts scientific growth
Dear Editor: In the field of cancer research, the seed and soil theory states that for cancer to successfully spread, both the…
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Morgan State University Makes HBCU History in Venice
Featured Photo by Damien T. Taylor In a groundbreaking achievement, Morgan State University became the first Historically Black College or…
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Tri-State Defender to Host “TSD in the Community Forum” on Education in Memphis and Shelby County
The Tri-State Defender will host its third TSD in the Community Forum, which will focus on education and education policy.…
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Juneteenth brings lessons for creating, preserving generational wealth
LOCAL Kimberly Marsh, The Oklahoma Eagle Keith Willis, left, and Ericca WIllis, center left, St. Louis real estate brokers and…
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Helen Lee Gentry Scholarship Fund honors three outstanding scholars
Helen Lee Gentry Scholarship Fund is delighted to announce its Scholarship Recipients for the 2025-2026 Academic Year! These African-American Scholars…
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Sloss.Tech 2025 Organizers, Participants Say Event Highlights Alabama’s Bright Tech Future
By Mark Kelly | Alabama NewsCenter Douglas Watson’s move from Atlanta to Birmingham in 2018 was the result of a…
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Camp HBCYouth Brings Field Day Fun to Atlanta Students
AJ Terrell Jr. and his foundation partnered with Camp HBCYouth to host a field day at Morehouse College, providing fun…
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Department Of Education Halts $7B In Funding For K-12 Schools
The Trump administration has put an abrupt hold on nearly $7 billion in federal funding intended for K-12 schools. Effective July…
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South Side Teacher Honored with $10K Award for Transformative Impact in the Classroom
Titus Redmond (L), a longtime educator at Leo Catholic High School, received Big Shoulders Fund’s $10,000 Impact Educator of the…
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