By Lynette Monroe (Program Assistant, NNPA ESSA Media Campaign) Education officials in Texas put a lot of work into the Every Student Succeeds Act state plan that they submitted to the … [Read more...]
HBCUs Generate $14.8 Billion in Economic Impact
By Stacy M. Brown (NNPA Newswire Contributor) Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) generate $14.8 billion in economic impact annually, which is equivalent to a ranking in the … [Read more...]
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Why We Need More Black Men in Early Childhood Education
By Royston Maxwell Lyttle (Principal, Eagle Academy Public Charter School/Grades 1-3) As educators, we have an obligation to give our students every opportunity to succeed. Parents rely on us … [Read more...]
MBCTC offers Bradley Tech Students Hand-On Experience in Trades
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Among the many national holidays celebrated in the United States of America, and there are quite a few, the one honoring trade apprenticeships is a week long. This year’s … [Read more...]
Georgia’s Every Student Succeeds Act State Plan is A Step in the Right Direction
By Dr. Elizabeth Primas (Program Manager, NNPA/ ESSA Public Awareness Campaign) Georgia is making every effort to ensure that students have a better chance of performing at proficient or … [Read more...]
Raoul Peck, Director of Documentary “I Am Not Your Negro” Visits UW-Milwaukee to Discuss Films and Social Climate
By Danielle Miller Raoul Peck sat among community members in the Wisconsin Room, located in UW-Milwaukee’s Student Union, to give some background on his growth as a director as well as his … [Read more...]
Once-Homeless Veteran Uses UWM Degree to Help Others
By Zach Brooke Near the lowest point of Kevin Evans’ life, when he was a homeless military veteran without direction, he got the lift that would make him the man he is today. A Veterans … [Read more...]
Bay View High School’s First Fusion Fest
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Bay View High School’s first official Fusion Fest this past Monday night began with a series of random occurrences, luck, and chance. Dana Timm, the high school’s … [Read more...]
Milwaukee Gains a New Edition: UCC Acosta Middle School
Compiled by Milwaukee Courier Staff The United Community Center (UCC) is proud to announce the groundbreaking of the new UCC Acosta Middle School (AMS) the new building will be located at 1038 S. … [Read more...]
Black and Latino Male Achievement Matters
By Nyesha Stone Milwaukee Public Schools has begun to pave a way to a better future for young men and boys of color. The Department of Black and Latino Male Achievement (BLMA) was established to … [Read more...]
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