Dent Education empowers Baltimore youth ages 14 to 24 through paid, hands-on entrepreneurship programs. With up to 320 hours of immersive learning, students gain skills in business, design thinking and leadership. The nonprofit helps students turn ideas into real ventures while building confidence, community and long-term impact.
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Baltimore residents weigh in on search for next city schools CEO
Baltimore City residents joined Mayor Brandon M. Scott and school board leaders for a telephone town hall to share input on the search for the next CEO of Baltimore City Public Schools. Community feedback will help shape the candidate profile and guide the hiring process ahead of current CEO Dr. Sonja Santelises’ departure in 2026.
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Baltimore schools target absenteeism with annual attendance phone-a-thon
By Victoria MejicanosAFRO Staff Writer Baltimore City Public Schools will host its City Schools’ Attendance Phone-A-Thon Sept. 14 to contact families of every student who has not attended classes since the school year started Aug. 25. The initiative is meant to fight truancy and provide resources to families who may need extra support getting their […]
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Multiple historically Black institutions targeted with threats of violence
Multiple Black institutions, including Virginia State University, Clark Atlanta University and others went into lockdown on Sept. 11 after receiving campus threats. Though the lockdowns have been lifted, officials warn students, faculty and staff that if they “see something, say something.”
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D.C. Public Schools honors lives taken on 24th anniversary of 9/11 terror attacks
D.C. Public Schools (DCPS) honored the six students and teachers who were killed in the 9/11 attacks 24 years ago, remembering their bravery and dedication to education.
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Breaking cycles of poverty: The legacy of PATHS at UDC
For more than 20 years, the UDC PATHS Program helped African-American families in Washington, D.C., particularly single mothers, pursue education and long-term stability while breaking cycles of poverty. With its closure on Oct. 1, 2025, PATHS leaves a legacy of empowerment, equity and community transformation.
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MPT to debut documentary on Thurgood Marshall during HBCU Week 2025
By D. Kevin McNeirSpecial to the AFROkmcneir@afro.com In a public media partnership that offers content about the history, legacy, cultural heritage and degree programs offered by America’s historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), Maryland Public Television (MPT) will debut “Becoming Thurgood: America’s Social Architect.” The new documentary will explore the legacy of Justice Thurgood Marshall, […]
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Greater Washington Urban League helps youth begin school year armed for success
By D. Kevin McNeir Special to the AFRO kmcneir@afro.com On a picture-perfect summer day, hundreds of children and their parents attended an event in District Heights, Md., on Saturday, Aug. 23, which helped families gear up for the return of classes with free school supplies, health screenings and vaccines and food and entertainment for all. The event, […]
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Financial tips for a smart school year
Families can save money and build strong financial habits for the future by tracking expenses, teaching their students about budgeting and credit, and using family-friendly banking options.
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AI in schools: Will ChatGPT help or hurt Black students?
A recent MIT study finds essays written with assistance from artificial intelligence lacks creativity and brain engagement.
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UNCF awards Morgan State University ‘HBCU Futurist’ honors
Morgan State University has been named the 2025 recipient of the United Negro College Fund’s (UNCF) HBCU Futurist Award, honoring its visionary leadership, record-setting innovation and commitment to equity in higher education. Under President David K. Wilson, Morgan has emerged as a national research leader, securing 26 U.S. patents in the past three years—including 13 in 2023, the most ever granted to an HBCU in a single year.
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Back to school with confidence: Tips from two veteran educators
Get expert back-to-school tips from veteran educators on creating routines, prioritizing mental health, and fostering empathy for a successful school year.
