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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
03.17.22
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
04.21.15
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
03.15.18
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
04.05.18
Tammi Butler

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
04.10.18

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
02.02.18
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UPDATED: Dr. Myles Munroe Mourned As Crash Investigation…

UPDATED, 11:24 AM EST, 11-10-14:  As news of the untimely death of Dr. Myles Munroe continued to resonate across the globe…
by NewsOne Staff
04.17.21

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
02.02.18
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S.C.’s Tim Scott Becomes 1st Black Senator Elected…

South Carolina’s Tim Scott defeated Democratic challenger Joyce Dickerson Tuesday night to become the first African American senator to win election in…
by NewsOne Staff
06.19.19
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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
04.17.21
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NewsOne Now Exclusive! Michelle Obama: Your Vote Impacts…

First Lady Michelle Obama joined Roland Martin on “NewsOne Now” for an exclusive interview to discuss this year’s midterm elections…
by NewsOne Now
04.17.21
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Fit!Live!Win! Meet 78-Year-Old Body Builder Ernestine Shepherd [VIDEO]

Ernestine Shepherd is an award winning, 78-year-old body builder and fitness coach. She joined Roland Martin Monday on “NewsOne Now”…
by NewsOne Now
04.05.18
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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
03.15.18
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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
04.17.21
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Cyber Bullying Needs To Be Eliminated

In a society where people share and overshare details about their personal lives, there is a sense that nothing is…
by Janaye Ingram
06.19.19
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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
04.05.18
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‘Divided Time’ Film Examines Balance Of Hip-Hop &…

The hip-hop industry as it exists today is more vibrant and influential than ever, and as the genre continues to inspire…
by D.L. Chandler
04.17.21
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Will New PLUS Loan Regulations Be Enough To…

The Education Department has loosened credit requirements for the PLUS Loan program used by parents and college students, but some say…
by NewsOne Now
03.15.18
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Ex-Teacher Testifies She Erased Answers In Atlanta Schools…

A retired teacher delivered shocking testimony this week in the Atlanta schools cheating scandal, saying that her primary role when…
by Lynette Holloway
04.17.21