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Meek Mill, Kevin Hart Donate To Philadelphia Schools

Meek Mill, Kevin Hart and Michael Rubin will donate $15 million to support underserved students at Philadelphia schools.
by Brandee Sanders
01.15.22
Brother Box, organization that creates inspirational care packages for Black boys across the country.

Nonprofit Empowers Black Boys To Envision Limitless Futures

The nonprofit Brother Box is on a mission to ensure Black boys have access to a holistic, culturally relevant and…
by Brandee Sanders
01.01.22
Teacher, librarian reads book to elementary students in library or classroom.

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
07.05.17
African American STEM school students in science class

Watch: Bridging The STEM Gap For Black Girls

Here's how we can keep our daughters on track academically and focused on getting a solid science and math foundation.
by nigelroberts1
06.19.19
Young Student Sitting at Her Desk

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 nigelroberts1
12.02.16
They have their midterm exams coming up

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 nigelroberts1
10.22.16
Students at the library

Seattle High School Ignites Outrage Over ‘Keepin’ It…

A Seattle high school singled out Black students to sign an agreement to work hard in school. Several Black students…
by nigelroberts1
10.21.16
Three elementary school students, digital tablets

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 nigelroberts1
05.26.16
Teacher in classroom

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 nigelroberts1
04.20.16
Black scientist examining liquid in laboratory

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 nigelroberts1
04.12.16
Black students using computers in classroom

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 nigelroberts1
03.10.17
Student at his desk

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 nigelroberts1
03.30.16
Kids In A Classroom Using Computers

Report Finds Hope Of Closing Achievement Gap For…

A study presents a new comparative tool to evaluate national progress toward closing the socioeconomic achievement gap. It finds that…
by nigelroberts1
03.30.16
Black scientist examining liquid in laboratory

Why Many 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 nigelroberts1
04.22.16
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, brought to you by National Urban League
03.15.18

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
02.12.15

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 Now
04.15.14