By AFRO Staff The 2023-2024 school year kicked off on Aug. 28, with thousands of students returning to the Baltimore City Public Schools System (BCPSS). Students and families of Booker T. Washington Middle School were joined by BCPSS CEO, Sonja Santelises, Ed.D, and Baltimore City Mayor Scott, where faculty and staff greeted them as they […]
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D.C. Public School scholars return to classes with special guests
By AFRO Staff More than 50,000 scholars were welcomed back to District of Columbia Public Schools on Aug. 28. Elected officials joined two select schools to uplift and inspirescholars to start their year on a good note. Raymond Elementary School and Eliot Hine Middle School were both visited by D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser in addition […]
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Four new Black educators speak on why they chose teaching
By Maya Pottiger, Word In Black From low wages to being caught in the political crossfire over book bans, to challenges with student mental health and behavior, teachers are going through it. And, since the pandemic virtual learning years, we’ve seen a mass exodus from the profession, leading to ongoing teacher shortages, especially in schools […]
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Why This Teacher Spent $4,200 on Classroom Supplies
From pencils and notebooks to tables and chairs, low-paid teachers are shelling out big bucks for necessities their schools won’t provide. by Maya Pottiger August 21, 2023Word In Blackmaya.pottiger@localmedia.org When she graduated from college, Kayla Gamble had a typical request: Money. But Gamble, who had just earned her teaching degree, wasn’t putting the money toward […]
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Towson- Morgan fight over program duplication continues
By Alexis Taylor, AFRO Managing Editor The Office of the Maryland Attorney General (AG) has advised the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) to rethink their decision to allow Towson University (TU) to operate a doctoral business program. MHEC officials admitted earlier this year that TU’s program had elements that were “similar” to the offering at […]
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Renowned civil rights advocate Charles J. Ogletree Jr. dies, leaving a legacy of justice and empowerment
By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia Charles J. Ogletree Jr., a distinguished Harvard Law School professor, celebrated attorney, and leading civil rights advocate, has died at 70.Ogletree, who had battled Alzheimer’s disease since 2015, reportedly died at his home in Maryland.“Charles was a tireless advocate for civil rights, equality, human dignity, and social […]
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What teacher turnover means for the upcoming school year
By Maya Pottiger, Word in Black For many educators, the 2022-2023 school year was harder than the pandemic years. Sharif El-Mekki, founder and CEO of the Center for Black Educator Development, recalled a recent conversation with a principal describing the challenges. “Every time there’s a shortage in your school, it has a ripple effect,” El-Mekki […]
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HBCUs Revamping Admissions Policies Amid Affirmative Action Decision
HBCUs reportedly are gearing up to become more selective, aiming to maintain the quality of education they provide. AFRO-American Newspapers July 27, 2023 By Stacy M. Brown In the wake of the Supreme Court’s recent decision to end affirmative action in college admissions, historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) have taken steps to adapt their admissions […]
