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April 21, 2024
Tunde Onakoya, 29, hopes to raise $1 million for children’s education across Africa through the record attempt that began on…
April 13, 2024
A ban on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in higher education has led to more than 100 job cuts across…
March 27, 2024
Hillary Amofa was just starting to think about her college essay when the high court issued its decision, and it…
shania muhammad x youngest teacher in usa
March 21, 2024
The youngest teacher in the USA is Shania Muhammad, a 16-year-old girl who already holds associate degrees from two colleges.
Freedom Monument Sculpture Park
March 18, 2024
Alabama's Freedom Monument Sculpture Park is dedicated to taking an unflinching look at the country’s racist history.
March 11, 2024
A Providence College security guard from Nigeria will finally get to visit his family after 11 years, thanks to some…
High school hallway, theGrio.com
March 10, 2024
Even when schools regulate or ban cellphones, it’s hard for teachers to enforce it. Constant buzzes are occupying critical brain…
March 3, 2024
Head Start teachers — 70% of whom have degrees — earn $39,000 a year on average, far less than public school teachers…
UMES vet school
February 23, 2024
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore hopes to become the second HBCU in the nation to train veterinarians. 
University of Texas -- DEI ban
February 21, 2024
Texas' DEI ban has led to some significant changes across college campuses, especially at the University of Texas at Austin.
February 20, 2024
Colleges have had to deal with efforts to end DEI on campus. But making good on equity’s promise to Black…
Yale University slavery
February 20, 2024
In an effort to acknowledge and address its racist past, Yale University has issued an apology for its historical connection…
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.