Childhood obesity and poor math performance may be linked
A new study published in the journal, Child Development may have uncovered a link between childhood obesity and poor math performance.
'Club 2012': Parents who made sure sons succeeded in school
The parents of young black men Loudon Country Washington D.C didn't want their children to be left behind in the school system so they decided to do something about it...
Why do blacks cheer louder at graduations?
OPINION - If you encounter a 'disruptive cheerer' who is making it hard for other people to hear, don’t call the cops -- just do what has been done for ages...
Does an HBCU education hamper your job prospects?
theGRIO REPORT - A new study, titled 'The Relative Returns to Graduating from a Historically Black College/University' found that graduates of HBCUs felt they had achieved greater success than black graduates of mainstream or predominantly white institutions...
7 black women who have broken barriers in education
MADAME NOIRE - From the first black female PhD graduates to the first black female presidents of prestigious universities, the 7 women on this list are game changers in the world of education and beyond.
Harlem's educational oasis
VIDEO - Harlem's Village Academies (HVA) founded in 2003 by Dr. Deborah Kenny has had a lot of positive buzz since it's opening...
Should Diddy's son accept a scholarship to UCLA?
OPINION - Should Sean 'Diddy' Combs' son Justin accept a scholarship to play football at UCLA, or should a man who has made a living dousing women in Ciroc foot the bill for his own child's education?...
8 states get waiver from 'No Child Left Behind'
ATLANTA (AP) - Another eight states are gaining flexibility from the Bush-era No Child Left Behind law, U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan said Tuesday...
Romney faces tough crowd in Philly
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Mitt Romney struggled to find support for his education proposals while campaigning at an inner-city school Thursday, one day after declaring education the 'civil rights issue of our era'....
Congress speaking at 10th grade level
The Sunlight Foundation has released a report stating that members of Congress are speaking at a 10th grade level...
