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With the end of summer looming over their heads, Michigan students have a lot of thoughts on the upcoming school year. The most overlooked issue that’s facing these scholars? No … Continued
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PE school says it will probe pupils' claims of unfair treatment, discrimination | News24
A prominent Port Elizabeth school says it stands for equality for all pupils following protests earlier this week over alleged unfair treatment and discrimination by some teachers.
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Paine College [Augusta] (1882- )
Paine College is a private liberal arts institution affiliated with the Christian Methodist Episcopal (CME) Church and the United Methodist Church in Augusta, Georgia. Founded in 1882 as a joint effort between the Colored Methodist Episcopal Church in America (now Christian Methodist Episcopal) and
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50-year wait for piped water finally ends for Lennon High School
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VIDEO: Safety confidence as schools begin exam prep
SEVERAL school administrators across the Corporate Area yesterday expressed confidence that measures had been put in place to ensure the safety of students and teachers who returned to the campuses for final preparation for the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) and Caribbean Advanced
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A shoutout to these high achievers from Flagler high schools –
His mom, Adrienne Harvey, says that Alex is a 2020 graduate of Flagler Palm Coast High School (FPCHS) and a high
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The Courier is celebrating the 2020 graduates—HASSAN DANIEL DAVIS, Montour High School | New Pittsburgh Courier
The New Pittsburgh Courier congratulates Class of 2020 member Hassan Daniel Davis, as he graduated from Montour High School. The post The Courier is celebrating the 2020 graduates—HASSAN DANIEL DAVIS, Montour High School appeared first on New Pittsburgh Courier.
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‘Predominantly Black’ Christian School Refuses Students With Dreadlocks
An Ohio private school receives criticism for banning Black hairstyles.
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The state of Black and Hispanic student academic performance in Pinellas – the COQEBS view
Dr. Ricardo A. Davis, President, COQEBS By Dr. Ricardo A. Davis, President, COQEBS PINELLAS COUNTY The primary issue with social justice and public education (not unique to Pinellas) is the achievement gap.  This phenomenon has existed for as long as we have been evaluating public schools (Brown
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iMOM: A 2020 message from a 2010 valedictorian - TSDMemphis.com
by Brittany Holst - I graduated as valedictorian of Middle College High School, Class of 2010. It was one of the biggest milestones in my life. Loved ones gathered at the Orpheum Theatre to watch my fellow classmates and I walk across the stage to receive our diplomas. Fast forward to
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ACLU warns 500 Texas school districts to revise discriminatory dress codes - DefenderNetwork.com
The Texas arm of the American Civil Liberties Union sent a letter Wednesday to nearly 500 school districts across the state asking them to revise dress code policies that it says are “unconstitutional and discriminatory.” The letter calls policies like requiring different hair lengths for male and
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Birmingham Board of Ed welcomes Mark Sullivan, interim BCS chief
Being named interim superintendent for Birmingham City Schools comes at a challenging time for Mark A. Sullivan, ED.D., but there are some takeaways that could benefit students, he
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How one of the largest US school districts is preparing to reopen and what parents think - L.A. Focus Newspaper
This is how Mantua Elementary and all other public schools in Fairfax County, Virginia, are preparing for back-to-school in the age of
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The Courier is celebrating the 2020 graduates—MAKAILA N. WADE, McKeesport Area High School | New Pittsburgh Courier
The New Pittsburgh Courier congratulates Class of 2020 member Makaila N. Wade, as she graduated from McKeesport Area High School.  The post The Courier is celebrating the 2020 graduates—MAKAILA N. WADE, McKeesport Area High School appeared first on New Pittsburgh Courier.
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Inglewood parents rally to save school from closing
INGLEWOOD — Parents are rallying to save Warren Lane Elementary School in Morningside Park, after learning the Inglewood Unified School District’s school board passed a resolution on June 12 to close the school because of declining enrollment and budget
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Tablets for Hope Valley Experimental School teachers
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Charleston County School District to provide Full-Time Virtual academy option for students
Charleston County School District will offer a Full-time Virtual Academy during the 2020-2021 school year. The option provides a quality curriculum and instruction with a more flexible environment than the traditional school setting. As a full-time online public Kindergarten-12th grade program, the
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The forgotten ones - WS Chronicle
Earlier in the pandemic, I wrote a column pertaining to how bad I felt for athletes who are losing a season due to COVID-19. In that column, I discussed multiple levels of sports from high school all the way to the professional level. This column will focus on those athletes who may lose
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Coronavirus Update: Weekly Unemployment Claims Continue to Exceed 1 Million. Here’s Where the Numbers are Highest
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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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The Courier is celebrating the 2020 graduates—DAYSHAIYLAH KONIK, McKeesport Area High School | New Pittsburgh Courier
The New Pittsburgh Courier congratulates Class of 2020 member Dayshaiylah Konik, as she graduated from McKeesport Area High School. The post The Courier is celebrating the 2020 graduates—DAYSHAIYLAH KONIK, McKeesport Area High School appeared first on New Pittsburgh Courier.
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Ted Howard Leaving Garfield, Accepts Position In Tukwila - The Seattle Medium
In a bittersweet moment, Garfield High School Principal Ted Howard II announced the he has accepted an offer to become the Chief Academic Officer (CAO) for the Tukwila School District, and will leave Garfield after serving 16 years as
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Lane Elementary School to remain open for school year -
INGLEWOOD — Warren Lane Elementary School is off the chopping block in Inglewood. The school that serves kindergarten through seventh grade students will remain open during the upcoming school year, after parents rallied against the hastily planned school closure by the Inglewood Unified School
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Podcast: In Her Own Words - Tia Shabazz’s 94-Day Battle With COVID-19 - The Seattle Medium
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