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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.
by NewsOne Staff
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Watch: Closing The Science & Tech Gap Of…

Here's how we can keep our daughters on track academically and focused on getting a solid science and math foundation.
by NewsOne Staff
01.01.70
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Will ‘No-Zero’ Grading Help Struggling Black Students?

Supporters of no-zero grading argue that it keeps failing students engaged. Opponents contend that it makes students less accountable.
by NewsOne Staff
06.15.04
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Surprised? Stress Of Racism Harms Academics, Study Shows

A study finds that the stress of dealing with racism contributes to the academic achievement gap. Part of the solution…
by NewsOne Staff
01.01.70
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Parents Outraged Over Covenant Only For Black Students

A Seattle high school singled out Black students to sign an agreement to work hard in school. Several Black students…
by NewsOne Staff
01.01.70
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Mixed Results In First National Tech Exam

Girls outscored boys on the first national tech literacy exam. Less surprising to administrators was the racial and socioeconomic achievement…
by NewsOne Staff
01.01.70
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Hamilton Project Issues New Proposals To Encourage Innovative…

The Hamilton Project at the Brookings Institution proposes changes that could help close the achievement gap. They call for efficient…
by NewsOne Staff
01.01.70
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How To Get Your Child Ready For Science…

New research explains why Black and low-income students lag behind more affluent White peers in science. The researchers recommend early…
by NewsOne Staff
01.01.70
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Oakland Schools Teach Manhood Courses To Black Boys

Oakland school district offers manhood courses to male Black students. Early results show promise in closing the achievement gap and…
by NewsOne Staff
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Studies Support Honors Class For Gifted Black Students

Two new reports say that tracking has significant benefits for gifted Black and Hispanic students. But opponents of separating gifted…
by NewsOne Staff
01.01.70
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Report Finds Hope Of Closing Achievement Gap

A study presents a new comparative tool to evaluate national progress toward closing the socioeconomic achievement gap. It finds that…
by NewsOne Staff
01.01.70
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Why Black Students Fall Behind In Science

A new study explores why children of color fall into the science achievement gap. Researchers find that the problems begin…
by NewsOne Staff
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Racial Gap In 4th Grade Reading Reveals National Crisis

Racial Gap In 4th Grade Reading Reveals National…

What will it take to address the gap between Black and White fourth graders in America who can read at…
by NewsOne Staff
01.01.70
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NewsOne Minute: Interactive One Creates Digital Studio to…

Many have noted that there is an obvious lack of quality programming that caters to women of color. Interactive One, the…
by NewsOne Staff
03.09.91
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REPORT: Black Students More Likely To Get Inexperienced…

How many of the parents out there could have called this one? According to a new report, data shows that…
by NewsOne Staff
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