Education

The Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist joins educators in Iowa to launch a free after-school literacy program in her hometown of Waterloo.
/ September 5, 2021
JauMarcus McFarland was enrolled at Champion Prep Academy in Atlanta, a second-chance program for high school graduates.
/ September 3, 2021
Dr. Annelle Primm thegrio.com
Dr. Annelle Primm of the Steve Fund sat down with theGrio to discuss mental health among Black students returning to…
/ September 2, 2021
James Whitfield thegrio.com
Dr. James Whitfield, principal of Colleyville Heritage High School, has been reportedly suspended without explanation.
/ September 1, 2021
The ultra-proud mama and "The View" co-host was joined on the trip by daughter Paloma and her own very proud…
/ August 31, 2021
Howard University announced Friday it will clear unpaid balances for juniors and seniors under increased financial burden due to COVID-19.
/ August 28, 2021
Cafeteria theGrio.com
The Waukesha school board in Wisconsin has opted out of a federal program which would give all students free lunch…
/ August 27, 2021
Inoke Tonga, Valor Christian High School's 30-year-old former volleyball coach, detailed his story in a lengthy social media post.
/ August 27, 2021
Silent Prayer Walk And Rally Marks 50th Anniversary Of Martin Luther King Jr.'s Assassination
TIME and Fortnite have teamed up for a tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and social media users are…
/ August 26, 2021
Black student solving math problem, theGrio.com
New York City’s First Lady Chirlane McCray is leading an effort to address the pandemic-related, back to school concerns of…
/ August 25, 2021
The NCAA had to determine Smith's eligibility to be a student-athlete, and the decision was confirmed this week.
/ August 25, 2021
Charles Bell interviewed 55 students who claim they received harsh school suspensions which led to repercussions for parents.
/ August 24, 2021