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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
07.05.17
African American STEM school students in science class
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 Nigel Roberts
06.19.19
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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 Nigel Roberts
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 Nigel Roberts
10.22.16
Students at the library
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 Nigel Roberts
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 Nigel Roberts
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 Nigel Roberts
04.20.16
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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 Nigel Roberts
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 Nigel Roberts
03.10.17
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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 Nigel Roberts
03.30.16
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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 Nigel Roberts
03.30.16
Black scientist examining liquid in laboratory
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 Nigel Roberts
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
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