Dr. Kevin James was removed from his role as president of Morris Brown College after seven years, with the Board of Trustees citing gratitude for his service but providing no specific cause. Nzinga Shaw, a current trustee and co-chair of the Board’s Facilities Committee, will serve as interim president, while James criticized the timing and governance of the decision in a LinkedIn statement.
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New DCPS policy requires chaperones at football games
DCPS has issued an updated policy for students, parents and spectators attending football games this school year, which includes a chaperone requirement, separate sections for visiting and home teams, and earlier game times.
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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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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.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Reading, writing and road rules: AAA offers lesson in back-to-school traffic safety
As schools in D.C. and Maryland reopen for the 2025–26 academic year, AAA is reminding motorists, parents, students, and bicyclists to stay alert and follow traffic safety rules to keep children safe. With increased congestion around schools, risks posed by distracted driving, red-light running, and improper bus passing are heightened. AAA highlights state laws, offers safety tips for bus riders, pedestrians, bicyclists, and parents handling drop-offs and pick-ups, and stresses vigilance to prevent avoidable tragedies.
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PRESS ROOM: State Board calls for cellphone restrictions, school HVAC improvements and legacy admissions ban
The State Board of Education adopted two resolutions, one calling for the elimination of student cellphone use during the school day and the other addressing HVAC issues in D.C. Public Schools, and voted to transmit a draft Furthering Admissions Inclusion and Representation Act of 2025 to the D.C. Council for consideration.
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Commentary: Woodlawn High School fully unpacked
The NAACP’s Randallstown Chapter is advocating for the students of Woodlawn High School, offering four $1,000 scholarships to support the school’s efforts to improve academic outcomes and reduce violence.
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Experienced educators discuss how the president’s plan to dismantle the Department of Education would impact minority students
The Department of Education plays a crucial role in regulating national education standards and programs for minority, disabled, and impoverished students, and dismantling it could impact the education of vulnerable students in the United States.
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Morgan State University students and community strengthen resolve to push forward in wake of tragic shooting
#MORGANSTRONG By AFRO Staff Though news of the Oct. 3 shooting on the campus of Morgan State University spread quickly across the nation, students and members of the Morgan community are hoping their message of strength, perseverance and unity is carried even farther. Students of the historically Black college were closing out their 2023 coronation […]