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50 Books Every Black Teen Should Read

In observation of National Read A Book Day, here are 50 books every Black teen should read.
by NewsOne Staff
01.01.70
New York City Subway Pushing Death Puts Spotlight On Commuter Safety

DOE Releases Statement On NYC Principal Who Committed…

The Department of Education has released a statement about the status of their investigation into a New York City principal…
by NewsOne Staff
12.26.58
Tammi Butler's Advice to Students Preparing for Common Core

A Teacher’s Advice To Students About Learning With…

Students who have concerns about how they are doing in school under Common Core state standards shouldn’t think of their lessons as “such…
by NewsOne Staff, brought to you by National Urban League
12.27.08
Dawn Tyler on What Common Core Really Means

Curious How Your Child Is Doing Under Common…

As the implementation of Common Core education standards spreads to states across the nation, many parents have questions about how…
by NewsOne Staff, brought to you by National Urban League
01.01.70
Infant/Toddler Speicalist On What Common Core Really Means

Preparing Your Child For Common Core Starts In…

Giving your child a leg up on schooling that uses Common Core State Standards is as simple as this act: Reading a…
by One Solution, brought by National Urban League
01.01.70
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Confused By Common Core? A Teacher Breaks Down…

As tests measuring measuring students’ mastery of Common Core education standards begin in states across the country, many parents, students —…
by One Solution, brought by National Urban League
01.01.70

For Closing The Math Achievement Gap, Common Core…

According to the most recent Program for International Student Assessment (PISA), which measured 65 countries, 29 countries outperformed the United…
by National Urban League
01.01.70

Use Your Words: Why Common Core English Standards…

Previously, this column examined how the equitable implementation of Common Core Math standards contributes to our children’s readiness for college…
by National Urban League
01.01.70
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Common Core: Creating Gold “Standards,” Not Dictates

Part of the mission of the Put Our Children 1st campaign is to facilitate an understanding of Common Core State…
by National Urban League
01.01.70
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Marc Morial On Getting Equal Funding For Common…

Marc Morial, President and CEO of the National Urban League recently joined Roland Martin on “NewsOne Now” to discuss how…
by NewsOne Now Staff
10.01.66
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Winning The Race: Are Your Children Ready?

  For more than a century, the National Urban League has been an advocate for educational excellence, equality and fairness.…
by National Urban League
01.01.70
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Are You Part Of The Conversation About Your…

If you’re not clear about how changing educational standards are affecting your children, especially Common Core State Standards, it’s okay.…
by NewsOne Now Staff
10.31.66
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Academic Standards At “Core” Of A National Debate

CBS News recently summarized the highly politicized debate over Common Core state standards in education, a battle pitting those who…
by NewsOne Staff
01.01.70
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Ask the Expert Chat Recap: Marc Morial On…

If you missed the National Urban League’s “Ask The Expert” Twitter chat last Wednesday, October 15, check out the Storify…
by National Urban League
01.01.70
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Comedian Hannibal Buress: Bill Cosby Is A Rapist

During a show in Philadelphia on October 16, popular comedian Hannibal Buress came for the head of Philly’s own Bill Cosby,…
by Kirsten West Savali
02.23.64
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Joanne Borgella: Plus Size Model, ‘American Idol’ Contestant…

Plus size model and ‘American Idol’ alum Joanne Borgella has passed away at the age of 32 after an intense…
by NewsOne Staff
01.01.70
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Md. Teacher And Student In Hot Water After…

A Baltimore high school teacher has been placed on administrative leave and a student is facing charges after a fight…
by Lynette Holloway
05.21.63
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Ask The Experts About Common Core

  Do you have any questions about how the Common Core is affecting your school-age children? Now’s a good time…
by NewsOne Staff
01.01.70
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Talking Common Core Standards With National Urban League’s…

If you have a child in school, chances are you’ve heard about Common Core academic standards. Many people are unclear,…
by NewsOne Staff
01.01.70
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Opening ReMarcs: Why National Urban League Endorses Common…

“You can’t allow 15,000 school boards to home bake their own little standards subject to their own political pressures and…
by Marc H. Morial, President and CEO, National Urban League
01.01.70
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