Monthly Archives: May 2016
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Actor Hill Harper’s mentoring group turns focus to black boys
Actor Hill Harper, best known for his work on the hit TV show CSI: NY, is turning his organization’s attention towards the plight of black boys. Manifest Your ... -
Report shows that more blacks attending, graduating college
The cost of college may be high and rising, but that hasn’t stopped many students from attending and graduating from college. Specifically black students, the number ... -
Do Teacher Compensation Systems Work?
Teacher compensation systems rank among current hot-button issues in the world of education. While there’s no doubt as to the reality of a teacher salary issue, ... -
South Carolina School Bans Transgender Boy from Bathroom
Last week, the Transgender Law Center threatened to sue Horry County Schools in South Carolina for unfair treatment of a student. The school system suspended a high ... -
New Report Details Rising Cost to Attend College
Breaking news: college is expensive. A new report by the Institute for Research on Higher Education at the University of Pennsylvania details just how high the ... -
Incorporating the Arts to Enhance Learning
Research has indicated that arts inclusion increases science and math comprehension. It has been documented that students not only enhance their creativity but also their linguistic skills ... -
Is Competency Based Education the next big thing?
The popularity of Competency Based Education (CBE) programs has increased markedly over the past few years. CBE is self-paced, mastery oriented programs that often include the ... -
NFL, HBCUs partner to create more opportunities for black students
The National Football League and two Historically Black Colleges and University conferences have partnered to create opportunities for minorities interested in pursuing a career in football ... -
What We Should Tell Our College Students, instead of “Toughen Up”
In a piece for The Washington Post, Ferentz Lafargue, the director for the Davis Center which explores positive social change at Williams College in Massachusetts, pushes ... -
Teachers: Do You Know the 4 Ways You Could Be Liable for Your Students’ Injuries?
As a teacher, you carry the weight of several types of responsibility. You are responsible for your students’ welfare, safety, education, and health. You are responsible ...