Alicia Wilson, an East Baltimore native, has been appointed as the inaugural Johns Hopkins University vice president of civic engagement and opportunity, returning to the university to build on her prior experience and contribute to the community.
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CCG to host 39th BEYA STEM Conference with MPT and AFRO News as media sponsors By Career Communications Group
The 39th BEYA STEM Conference will be held in Baltimore from February 13-15, 2025, with Maryland Public Television and the AFRO American Newspaper serving as media sponsors, aiming to amplify the conference’s mission of inspiring and empowering individuals from underrepresented communities in STEM fields.
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Commentary: It’s not realistic for all students to attend college. Here’s what schools should do instead
Educators should balance college preparation with career and technical education to ensure that all students are prepared for their future careers, rather than implying that college is the only path toward financial independence.
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Pharrell Williams joins UNESCO as goodwill ambassador, pledges to support education and culture
Pharrell Williams has been appointed as a UNESCO goodwill ambassador, aligning with his mission to support marginalized communities through education and philanthropy, and will represent UNESCO at international cultural events and support the organization’s educational and cultural programs worldwide.
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Experts discuss the state of K-12 STEM opportunities in the U.S.
By Tashi McQueenAFRO Staff Writertmcqueen@afro.com In an ever-evolving world, science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) learning opportunities are the building blocks of a solid education. Studies say learning STEM as early as kindergarten can significantly better prepare children to one day pursue a career in the sciences, technology or engineering. A 2017 study by the […]
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Baltimore school’s Care Closet addresses financial barriers for families
By Ariyana GriffinAFRO Staff Writeragriffin@afro.com Furman L. Templeton Preparatory Academy is taking it a step further when it comes to removing financial barriers for its students and their families. On Dec. 3, the school held a grand opening for its Care Closet, a resource center where parents can pick up care items on campus for […]
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Meet LaVonda N. Reed, the first woman dean for University of Baltimore’s School of Law
LaVonda N. Reed, the first woman dean of the University of Baltimore’s School of Law, is focusing on student success, raising the profile of faculty, and engaging Baltimore’s underserved communities in her new role.
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Racist spammers interrupt special education committee Meeting in Howard County
The Howard County Special Education Citizens Advisory Committee’s Zoom meeting was breached by spammers who made racist verbal attacks, prompting an investigation by the Autism Society of Maryland and a statement from the HCPSS Superintendent.
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For a stronger economy and brighter future, prioritize parenting students
Long Beach City College is working to support student parents by providing child care, after-school care, and housing through partnerships with Raise The Barr and Ascend at the Aspen Institute, and is also streamlining resources and launching an outreach campaign to ensure students know about available services.
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In the classroom: How educators are teaching Thanksgiving lessons to the next generation
Educators in Maryland grapple with how to address the controversial history of Thanksgiving in the classroom, as the holiday is a reminder of centuries of brutality against Native Americans and massacres by Europeans.
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Morgan State University enrollment swells to nearly 11,000, breaking record for fourth consecutive year
Morgan State University has recorded its fourth consecutive year of record first-year student growth and overall student enrollment, bucking national trends for higher education, with a 9.4% increase over the previous year and a 4% increase in enrollment for first-year students.
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Maryland schools have new rules to follow for active shooter drills
Maryland Center for School Safety has released new guidelines for active shooter drills, which prohibit trauma-inducing elements and require school systems to notify parents in advance, in an effort to limit the impact of the drills on students’ mental health.