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February 18, 2024
Zimbabwe Vice President Constantino Chiwenga seeks to block a scholarship for LGBTQ+ students, drawing backlash from human rights groups.
U.S. Rep. Bobby Scott, theGrio.com
February 17, 2024
Democratic lawmakers are pushing a package of bills to expand resources, including funding and nutrition, for college students.
February 10, 2024
As U.S. schools respond to a youth mental health crisis, they face hurdles to getting parents on board with treatment.
Eleise Richards HBCU Tour
February 9, 2024
Eleise Richards has dedicated her time and resources to reducing obstacles Black and brown students face when attending an HBCU.
School price fixing settlement
January 25, 2024
Several universities will collectively pay $104.5 million to settle a lawsuit accusing them of considering prospective students' wealth.
Old Harbour High School Jamaica
January 22, 2024
A Jamaican school with 30 sets of twins is making it easier for parents to ensure their children receive the…
Florida race teachings
January 18, 2024
Florida's State Board of Education contends taxpayer monies would stop funding college programs classifying people by sex or race.
January 18, 2024
Baltimore County Public Schools is investigating an alleged recording of a principal making disparaging remarks about Black pupils and staff.
January 16, 2024
Despite a decrease in Black male teachers and an education landscape of culture wars and safety issues, a new generation…
January 16, 2024
Houston research institution Rice University is offering an "Afrochemistry" class that will be taught by Rice graduate Dr. Brooke Johnson.
January 5, 2024
In a letter, Southwest Allen County Schools Superintendent Park Ginder urged parents to talk to their kids about proper internet…
A young girl looks up, smiling, wearing a pink coat and blue jeans
December 19, 2023
After the pandemic, families with children that should have been in school have struggled to re-enroll for a number of…
Dorothy Jean Tillman, 14
December 6, 2023
Dorothy Jean Tillman received an associate's degree at age 10, bachelor's at 12, and a master's degree by age 14.
Parent and student, theGrio.com
November 17, 2023
Half of all U.S. students started last school year behind grade level in at least one subject, according to a federal…
November 13, 2023
The authors of "His Name Is George Floyd" were told they couldn't read from the book during an event at…
Ibram X. Kendi - Boston University Center for Antiracist Research
November 7, 2023
An audit of the Center for Antiracist Research at Boston University found no evidence suggesting a mishandling of finances.
Black microschools Texas -- Texas Capitol
November 3, 2023
A group of Texas mothers who homeschool their children want the government to provide resources to establish "microschools."
learning disabilities, is your child struggling in school, learning delays, autism, learning disorders, What is a 504 program, What is an IEP, 504 vs. IEP, theGrio.com
October 30, 2023
If your child is struggling with classroom learning, early intervention is key. Know your options and how to advocate for…
October 29, 2023
Studies show young men who drop out of high school earn less over their lifetimes and are more likely to…
October 29, 2023
The bill would require Wisconsin colleges to only weigh financial need and not factors including race or and gender, among…