By Amelia UduafemehSpecial to the AFRO This week, the AFRO continues to celebrate members of the community that are making a difference. Justin Naylor is a junior at Joppatowne High School, in Harford County, Md. who has found numerous ways to better his school and community. Naylor told the AFRO that he enjoys being a […]
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Should Black parents worry about a 4-day school week?
Nationwide, about 90 percent of four-day school weeks are used by rural, White populations. Here’s what Black families should know about the model. By Maya PottigerWord in Black Coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic, teachers, educators and parents have been playing catch up. The recent National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) report showed devastating declines […]