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Patrick Harris
How Patrick Harris Found Healing In The Classroom

On a late Thursday afternoon, 5th grade teacher Patrick Harris closes out his day planning lessons for the coming week…
by Michael Tomlin-Crutchfield
11.18.19
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NUL Assesses Educational Equity

National Urban League and Urban One announce evaluation results of several state education equality plans.
by NewsOne Staff
04.28.19
Vulnerable father talks seriously with son
Black 'MENtors' Inspire Black Youths

The Black Man Can, a nonprofit organization, has built a volunteer army of Black male role models.
by Nigel Roberts
01.11.18
African American professors talking on campus
Watch: Insights On Mentorship

A longtime education mentor and mentee share insights into the dynamics of their relationship.
by Nigel Roberts
03.15.18
Male mentor and junior high student discussing robotics project and laughing
Contribute To Education Through Mentoring

Mentorship is a method of nontraditional teaching open to anyone who's willing.
by Nigel Roberts
06.30.17
Black girl laying on bed using digital tablet
How To Keep Kids Reading This Summer

Retaining a year’s worth of learning during the summer break is a challenge, especially for children in low-income families.
by Nigel Roberts
06.22.17
High school student raises hand in science class
Educators Examine Minority Teacher Retention Crisis

The minority teacher shortage is largely a retention--not a recruitment--problem, according to research.
06.22.17
High School Celebrates First Post-Katrina Graduation
Teen Graduates While Battling Cancer

Darryl Aikens met all the requirements for his diploma and inspired the Golden State Warriors with his tenacity.
06.21.17
BALTIMORE, MD - AUGUST 19: Billionaire philanthropist Robert Sm
Black Billionaire Shares Secret To Success

Young Black men need to see a role model who succeeded in the sciences and finance, Robert Smith says.
06.19.17
Bowie State v Duke
Historic Black Educator Dies At 88

Dr. Samuel D. Cook, an academic trailblazer of the Civil Right era, was a president of Dillard University.
06.19.17
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'Grow Your Own Teacher' Promotes Diversity

The program has mixed results but strives to make a difference.
06.06.17
Studying in classroom
Athlete & Scholar Accepted To 8 Ivy League…

Jahmir Smith's mother envisions him becoming a doctor and NFL player.
12.11.17
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