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Paul Laurence Dunbar High School (1870- )

Paul Laurence Dunbar High School was established in 1870 as the Preparatory High School for Colored Youth with 45 students and one teacher, Emma J. Hutchins, to provide secondary education for the city’s African American children after efforts to integrate schools in Washington, D.C. failed. Within

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Questions arise amid firing of Parkland basketball coach - WS Chronicle

The Parkland Mustangs’ basketball team is headed in a new direction after the firing of head coach Travis Holcomb-Faye. Holcomb-Faye spent four years leading the Mustangs, with last year being his most successful with a 22-5 record and a Piedmont Triad 3-A tournament

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Former NBA Player Charles Barkley Gives $1,000 to Every Employee in Leeds City Schools Where He Grew Up

NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley donated $1,000 to each Leeds City Schools employee. It's reported that Barkley has given over $3 million in scholarships

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Search on for 16 Covid-19 positive pupils who evaded school quarantine

A group of 16 pupils with Covid-19 evaded quarantine at Makaula Secondary School in KwaBhaca, where a total of 204 learners and teachers have tested positive for the

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Texas Lawmakers Send Gov. Greg Abbott a Bill that Funds Virtual Learning, but Could Leave out Many Students of Color | Dallas Weekly

The Texas Senate gave final approval to Senate Bill 15 in a 29-2 vote Tuesday afternoon. Controversially, the bill will leave out many students, especially many students of color, without a virtual option.

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Study of Black history deepens for central Illinois students - African American News Today - EIN Presswire

… in this space as an African American educator. It gives me courage … of all races learn how African Americans have beneficially contributed to art … of an appreciation for the African Americans that live in the United …

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This Texas High School Principal was put on Administrative Leave After Being Accused of Promoting Critical Race Theory | Dallas Weekly

James Whitfield, principal of Colleyville Heritage High School in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, was placed on leave Monday, a month after a community member at a school board meeting publicly accused him of having "extreme views on race" and called for him to be fired.

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The Courier is celebrating the 2020 graduates—DARYON MALIK GARDNER, Penn Hills High School | New Pittsburgh Courier

The New Pittsburgh Courier congratulates Class of 2020 member Daryon Malik Gardner, as he graduated from Penn Hills High School. The post The Courier is celebrating the 2020 graduates—DARYON MALIK GARDNER, Penn Hills High School appeared first on New Pittsburgh Courier.

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Peter de Villiers launches scathing attack on the DA

Peter de Villiers has urged the public to create awareness around racial injustices found in school sports in the DA-led Paarl region.

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Gary school tax approved on third attempt | The Crusader Newspaper Group

Crusader Staff Report After two failed attempts, a Gary school tax was approved at the polls on Tuesday, November 3, giving hope to community leaders and school officials who seek to provide economic relief to the struggling school district. Some 13,828 voters approved the tax, which was 60.28

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COVID-19 Causes More Issues for Michigan Schools | COVID-19 | The Michigan Chronicle

It’s back to the drawing board for Michigan schools. There’s no denying that COVID-19 has thrown a wrench in the plans for many school districts. School districts in the state have spent months deciding what the school year would like for Michigan’s students and teachers. Education officials in

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The Courier is celebrating the 2020 graduates—KARSON A. KENNEDY, Central Catholic High School | New Pittsburgh Courier

The New Pittsburgh Courier congratulates Class of 2020 member Karson A. Kennedy, as he graduated from Central Catholic High School. The post The Courier is celebrating the 2020 graduates—KARSON A. KENNEDY, Central Catholic High School appeared first on New Pittsburgh Courier.

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West Side Leadership Academy to finally get new roof | The Crusader Newspaper Group

Gary Schools to spend $25M to fix dilapidated buildings By Crusader Staff Report West Side Leadership Academy will finally get a new roof under a plan from the Gary school district to spend $25 million to repair dilapidated school buildings. On Friday, June 26 the Indiana Distressed Unit Appeals

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The Courier is celebrating the 2020 graduates—MACAYLE N. WADE, McKeesport Area High School | New Pittsburgh Courier

The New Pittsburgh Courier congratulates Class of 2020 member Macayle N. Wade, as she graduated from McKeesport Area High School. The post The Courier is celebrating the 2020 graduates—MACAYLE N. WADE, McKeesport Area High School appeared first on New Pittsburgh Courier.

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Elizabeth Catlett: Graphic Artist and Sculptor Known for Depictions of the African American Experience

Elizabeth Catlett was an African-American graphic artist and sculptor best known for her depictions of the African-American experience in the 20th century, which often had the female experience as their focus. Catlett was born and raised in Washington, DC. Her mother and father were the children

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Black Farmers' Scholarship Deadline Extended - The Washington Informer

The National Black Farmers Association says the deadline for its $4.3 million scholarship program has been extended through June 25. The post Black Farmers' Scholarship Deadline Extended appeared first on The Washington Informer.

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(1958) Orval E. Faubus, “Speech on School Integration”

In September 1957 Arkansas Democratic Governor Orval E. Faubus became the national symbol of racial segregation when he used Arkansas National Guardsmen to block the enrollment of nine black students who had been ordered by a federal judge to desegregate Little Rocks Central High School. His

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Let’s end bullying in our schools

THE video of Waddilove High school students bullying another for not wearing a mask was heartrending. This incident shows that bullying is a major problem in our schools and that the problem is far from over. Bullying at school is a phenomenon that occurs at almost all schools in the

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Jamaica's Prime Minister Committed to Combating Learning Loss - The Washington Informer

Acknowledging that there are significant challenges in the education system today due to the effects of COVID-19, Prime Minister Andrew Holness says many of our students are not learning at the level, pace and stage at which they would be were they in the usual face-to-face learning

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Source: The Washington Informer

No to the Stabroek project as conceptualized - Stabroek News

Dear Editor

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LOOKING BACK

10 YEARS AGO – MAY 11, 2011 EBA golfer Will Mobley took top honors at the state golf tournament, being named GISA Class AA state champion. Burke County High School’s Georgia High School Graduation Test scores were higher than state and regional averages in all but one category. James Epps, Director

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Basic Education: Contact sports in schools suspended

The Basic Education Department, however, said non-contact sports can continue and that they would monitor the situation

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Nadiya Blair takes on the world - DefenderNetwork.com

When Nadiya Blair’s high school offered a dual credit program with San Jacinto College, she jumped at the chance to get an associate’s degree at the same time as her high school diploma. That accomplishment allowed her to enter Howard University as a junior. Now, two years

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Tulsa Public Schools Leaders ‘Fully Committed’ Amidst Challenges Of COVID-19 | The Oklahoma Eagle

www.newson6.com By: Erick Payne For the first time since the start of the fall semester, Tulsa school leaders gave an update on the district's virtual learning plan, and said things are going smoothly so far. The Tulsa Public School district started the school year last week. They're in their

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Rwanda: Mathematics is a Way of Life - Minister Twagirayezu

[New Times] High school students undertaking Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) subjects have been urged to consider mathematics as a needed tool in their daily routines.

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Drew: How to Decide Between the Virtual or Traditional Classroom

By Samuetta Hill Drew With the reopening of schools in America, parents are faced with one of the most difficult decisions they may have in their child(ren)’s lifetime. Do they choose the option to turn their home into a classroom for virtual learning or do they opt to allow their child to return

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The Courier is celebrating the 2020 graduates—ELGIN BAYLOR OLIVER II, Gateway High School | New Pittsburgh Courier

The New Pittsburgh Courier congratulates Class of 2020 member Elgin Baylor Oliver II, as he graduated from Gateway High School. The post The Courier is celebrating the 2020 graduates—ELGIN BAYLOR OLIVER II, Gateway High School appeared first on New Pittsburgh Courier.

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STEM Student Becomes Published BIPOC Playwright | The Savannah Tribune

The STEM Academy @ Bartlett is pleased to announce eighth grade student Yiming Low’s monologue “My Culture” has been chosen for publication in Theatrefolk’s book to be released later this year. Recently, Theatrefolk asked for BIPOC (Black, Indigenious, and People of Color) student writers to share

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Former Queen’s head girl receives scholarship - Keneisha Henry pursuing dream of becoming biochemist

After securing passes in the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate and Caribbean Advanced Proficiency examinations, Keneisha Henry hoped to pursue a degree in biochemistry at The University of the West Indies, but she lacked the annual $286,897...

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Schools get ready for exam refreshers

CLASSROOMS CRAMMED with up to 40 students will be a rare sight at secondary schools across Jamaica come June

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