Programs
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Summer Learning Programs For Poor In Peril

Budget cuts make the expense of quality summer programming out of reach for many families.
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Black 'MENtors' Inspire Black Youths

The Black Man Can, a nonprofit organization, has built a volunteer army of Black male role models.
Male mentor and junior high student discussing robotics project and laughing
Contribute To Education Through Mentoring

Mentorship is a method of nontraditional teaching open to anyone who's willing.
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'Grow Your Own Teacher' Promotes Diversity

The program has mixed results but strives to make a difference.
Workbook and folder on desk in classroom
D.C. Public School Students Outscore Voucher Peers

One year after receiving vouchers, many students regressed academically.
Corporate Community School Classroom
Holistic Education Urgently Needed

Many Black students have the formidable task of succeeding while trapped in traumatizing, unsupportive community and school environments.
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Program Puts Black Girls On Track To Succeed

Oakland's school district launches an achievement program for Black girls. An emphasis on Black boys often overshadows their needs.
College student studying in a library
Hip-Hop Helps Teachers & Students Connect

Flocabulary uses the power of rap and culture to help teachers engage with students. Educators rediscover learning through lyrics.
Girl and teacher at computer class
Artificial Intelligence Impacting How Students Learn

Artificial intelligence offers new education tools. Are low-income and Black students benefiting?
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Educational Rap Videos For Black History Month

Flocabulary launches a new section for Black History Month. It offers rap videos and resources for educators.
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School Strengthens Families & Teachers For Student Success

Baltimore's Booker T. Washington Middle School launches development programs for families and teachers.
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Crowdfunding Makes Education Dreams A Reality

People are turning to social funding platforms like GoFundMe to pay tuition. Generous strangers are making education goals possible.
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Arts Programs Help Guide Boys Of Color

Some administrators in District of Columbia Schools are spending their grant money on arts programs. It's helping boys of color…
Members of My Brother's Keeper Program Have Lunch with President Obama at The White House
My Brother’s Keeper Benefits Economy

President Obama advocates for My Brother's Keeper initiative. He affirms that the program, which helps young men of color, also…
Brooklyn Lab School
Charter School's Innovative Approach To Learning

A new Brooklyn charter school held its naming ceremony. It will approach education based on how students learn.
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Students On Tech Fast Lane

A North Carolina automotive teacher, with few resources, organizes a program to compete in a global competition of concept cars.…
Graduates tossing caps into the air
D.C. Public Schools Achieve All-Time High Graduation Rate

Public school students in the District of Columbia graduated on time in record numbers. However, the stubborn graduation gap continues…
Elementary school students in their classroom.
Education Dept. Awards $28 Million For AP Testing

The U.S. Department of Education is spending $28 million to help low-income students pay for Advanced Placement exams. Many of…
Black students using computers in classroom
Bill To Fund Obama Computer Science Initiative

Lawmakers filed a bill to fund President Obama's Computer Science Initiative. The president launched the partially-funded program earlier this year.