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March 1, 2021
Emails revealed alumni and others have said they would no longer donate if the University of Texas decides to separate…
February 26, 2021
Mayor Bill de Blasio has appointed Meisha Porter to run the New York City system following the resignation of Chancellor…
February 25, 2021
Education leader and CEO of the Langston League Erica Buddington says Black history curriculum exists, but schools need to prioritize…
Russell Westbrook thegrio.com
February 24, 2021
Russell Westbrook and his wife Nina Earl are working with L.A Promise Fund to open a middle and high school…
Calvin Tina Tyler Morgan State thegrio.com
February 22, 2021
Calvin E. Tyler Jr. and his wife Tina Tyler made history at Morgan State University with their latest financial gift…
February 16, 2021
A TikTok video allegedly filmed by a student during instruction features an educator reframing history in real-time.
February 7, 2021
Of approximately 18 million students who filed the FAFSA, nearly a quarter were flagged for verification in the 2019-2020 cycle.
February 7, 2021
PJ Morton will teach master classes in songwriting, music publishing, studio production and talent management at the New Orleans school.
Kimberly Diei www.thegrio,com
February 5, 2021
Kimberly Diei filed a First Amendment lawsuit against the University of Tennessee Pharmacy School that twice investigated her digital content.
February 3, 2021
According to the lawsuit, the Ivy League college illegally discriminated against Asian American and white students in admissions.
January 31, 2021
The African American Children’s Book Fair, one of the nation's oldest and largest Black children's book fairs will be virtual…
January 31, 2021
If President Joe Biden lands his goal of $130 billion for schools, millions of students might still have to keep…
January 31, 2021
A full-fledged department devoted to African and African American studies has been approved for of Louisiana's flagship university.
President-Elect Biden Delivers Remarks On COVID-19 Vaccination Plan
January 20, 2021
Former President Donald Trump initiated the order said to establish patriotic learning in response to the award-winning 1619 Project.
Maude Jones thegrio.com
January 11, 2021
Georgia special ed teacher's aide Maude Jones dies of COVID-19 who her family says was a committed Christian who never…
Betsy Devos thegrio.com
January 8, 2021
Education secretary Betsy DeVos announced her resignation and The American Federation of Teachers is not sad to see her go.
December 26, 2020
In 1856, Martin Henry Freeman became president of the all-Black Allegheny Institute and Mission Church, later named Avery College.
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
December 19, 2020
Students and fraternity members of three North Carolina universities were arrested for the large scale drug operation on and near…
December 18, 2020
Year Up is closing the gap by ensuring young adults gain skills and gain support to access professional careers and…
Connecticut Students Return To School With Hybrid Model During COVID-19 Pandemic
December 10, 2020
Connecticut will be the first state to require a Black and Latinx curriculum in its high schools. Gov. Lamont signed…