The National Education Association has revealed that the average teacher earns $69,544 per year, but inflation has caused a 5% decrease in teacher pay over the past decade, leading to a teacher pay penalty and a national teacher shortage.
Category: Education
Posted inBlack History
Teaching against the grain: The Black Teacher Archive as a blueprint for educator organizing
Harvard University has launched the Black Teacher Archive, a digital collection of primary source materials created by members of the Colored Teachers’ Associations between 1861 and 1970, to provide access to these historical documents and revolutionize research in various fields.
Posted inTechnology
Bridging the gap: How Byte Back brings free digital literacy training to Baltimore’s underserved communities
Byte Back, a nonprofit organization, is working to close the digital divide in Washington D.C. and Baltimore by providing free digital literacy and tech certification training to residents from underserved communities, with a focus on making classes more accessible and engaging.
Posted inEducation
The problem of higher education: Why President Biden should speak at Morehouse CollegeÂ
College campuses are protesting against Israel’s military efforts in Gaza, calling for universities to separate from companies supporting the war, and Morehouse College is hosting President Biden’s commencement speech to foster critical thinking and intellectual growth.
Posted inSponsored Content
Why Real-World Learnings Matter for Black Women Living with Breast Cancer
Black women are more likely to have aggressive forms of breast cancer and are 40% more likely to die from the disease due to lack of diversity in clinical research, and advocacy groups are working to empower Black women to participate in clinical trials and receive guideline recommended care.
Posted inBaltimore Community
Coppin State hosts annual gala May 4
Coppin State University will host its annual gala on May 4 to celebrate its history and mission of transforming the lives of its current and former students and the West Baltimore community, while honoring individuals for their significant contributions to the community.
Posted inWord In Black
FAFSA fiasco could keep Black kids out of college this fall
The rollout of the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has been delayed and plagued by bugs and glitches, causing a decline in applications from eligible high school seniors, especially among low-income and minority students.
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Top five methods to prepare your child for pre-k and kindergarten
By Sabreen DawudSpecial to the AFRO The time leading up to a child’s enrollment into an academic institution is vital. While it is the responsibility of early education teachers to set the foundation for a child’s academic skill, it is also beneficial to begin introducing educational activities to children early on. From introducing acts of […]
Posted inBUSINESS
Wells Fargo Foundation gifts $200,000 to Junior Achievement of Greater Washington for 3DE model expansion
The Wells Fargo Foundation awarded a $200,000 grant to Junior Achievement (JA) of Greater Washington to expand the organization’s 3DE program, a four-year educational model designed to connect core classroom subjects to real-world experiences.
Posted inCongressional Black Caucus (CBC)
PRESS ROOM: Congressional Black Caucus Foundation announces new partnership with the University of Oxford
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) has announced a groundbreaking collaboration with the University of Oxford to establish a CBCF Alumni Scholarship, a transformative initiative aimed at closing the financial gap for Black students aspiring to pursue master’s degrees at the prestigious institution.
Posted inBaltimore News
Associated Black Charities hosts Teen Financial Literacy Summit
Associated Black Charities hosted a Free Teen Financial Literacy Summit for all ages at the Doubletree by Hilton in Pikesville, Md. on April 13, offering all teens in attendance a new account with a free $25 deposit and breakout sessions focused on topics such as job search and interviewing skills, entrepreneurship and investing and breaking generational mindsets.
Posted inWord In Black
Why experts say keep land in your family if you can
Will Edmond and his partner, Austyn Rich, moved back to their ancestral land in East Texas to create a homestead and “glamping” destination, highlighting the importance of keeping land in the family to build wealth.