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AFT’s Weingarten Slams DeVos’ Sickening Attack on Teachers

American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten issued the following statement after Education Secretary Betsy DeVos called teachers “bullies” at a right-wing think tank conference.

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Fayetteville State University Education Students Work with Cumberland County Schools Specialists

Cumberland County Schools’ 6-12 Mathematics Curriculum Specialists, Yimiya Pearson and Shonette Simmons, conducted a professional development session for Fayetteville State University (FSU)…

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Education in the Segregated South: A Determined African American Culture

The long struggle over the development of education in the post-bellum South occurred in large part because no dominant class could convince the freed people that its conception of education…

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5 Tips for College Students to Avoid Burnout – Stress-Related State of Exhaustion

Parts of college are simply stressful and difficult. But in the end, graduation from college remains economically beneficial. Additionally, the knowledge and skills you gain while in college…

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The Precarious Future of Historically Black Colleges and Universities

Since 1989, eight historically black colleges and universities have closed because of lost accreditation or bankruptcy. The reasons are myriad, but principally because these institutions no longer command a monopoly…

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Free College Proposals by Some 2020 Presidential Candidates Should Include Private Colleges

Some might argue that making education funding available to private institutions would divert funding from public universities. But respecting student choice might make these programs more popular…

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The Cocoa Wars: Transition to Economic Justice – GDN Exclusive

Africa and the European Union are engaged in a literal trade war over the profits that come from the cocoa

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It’s A Family Affair: Part 2 A Call to Action

In September, Greater Diversity News (GDN), the home of The New Black Student Movement (The NBSM), announced its effort to

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Black Political Engagement – The MWBE Imperative: Fair Share for People of Color

My objective in writing about voter apathy and suppression is to help with a community dialogue that will lead to

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The “Godmother of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) – Congresswoman Alma Adam

  In Congress, Congresswoman Alma Adams is known as the “Godmother of HBCUs .” After joining the US House of

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Johna Speller: The New Generation of Leadership Development – GDN Exclusive

Can a 17-year-old be a leadership guru? If anyone thinks that it is not possible, Johna Speller is testing that

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The New Generation of Leadership: Siani-Simone Is Much More Than Talk – GDN Exclusive

Siani-Simone Ammons, Secretary of NC NAACP Youth & College Division “There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story

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Career & Education

What A Difference: What Does Injustice and Disparity Look Like in Practice?

  Fayetteville State, a Historically Black University (HBCU), gets a new Chancellor. Outrage ensues. What was the outrage about? Was

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How Public Schools Fail to Recognize Black Prodigies

Editor’s note: Amid numerous articles about how Black students lag behind others in educational achievement, occasionally you may hear about a young Black “prodigy”

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HBCU Grad Creates Card Game That Empowers Black & Brown Families to Build Generational Wealth

Baltimore, MD — From a story of power and perseverance comes a game of life and learning. Meet Ruby Taylor, an

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NAACP Sues U.S. Education Secretary Over COVID-19 School Money

The coronavirus pandemic has focused the nation’s attention on the essential role public schools play in families and communities’ lives.

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Author of Books About Race and Diversity Launches Online Humanity Chats

Ghanaian-American author Marjy Marj (Marjorie Boafo Appiah), who wrote The Shimmigrant and Same Elephants, has launched Humanity Chats – conversations about everyday issues impacting

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Microsoft to Partner With Huge HBCU Hiring Event For Software and IT Professionals

HBCU Connect and Microsoft have partnered to offer an amazing opportunity to  software engineering professionals. On February 13th, the two

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Boost School Funding – Research Shows That Will Help Low-Income Students

With few exceptions, the various Democratic plans for public education share a common theme: more funding, less privatizing. Candidates Joe

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Importance of Educators of Color for Black & Brown Students

I have been a Black student, education policymaker, and now an advocate for providing the best educational opportunities for all

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Profile in Education Equity: Sharif El-Mekki

El-Mekki is answering his own “nation building” call. In May, he announced that after 11 years as Shoemaker’s principal and 26 years of being inside schools as a teacher or administrator…

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AFT’s Weingarten Slams DeVos’ Sickening Attack on Teachers

American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten issued the following statement after Education Secretary Betsy DeVos called teachers “bullies” at a right-wing think tank conference.

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