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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…
I Am Ruby Bridges --Scholastic Book Fair
October 25, 2023
The Scholastic Book Fair has decided against having a separate catalog featuring books that have been banned around the country.
Black University of Washington police officers claim racism is rampant in their department
October 24, 2023
Five Black University of Washington police officers filed a lawsuit alleging racism against the college and the department in 2021.
Morehouse College student loan debt theGrio.com
October 23, 2023
Nearly 3,000 students attending Atlanta's Morehouse College will no longer be burdened by institution-owed student loan debt.
October 21, 2023
The state of Mississippi placed a historical marker on the campus to honor students who integrated school in 1966.
California community colleges grant - Bakersfield College Classes Now Open at Multiple Community Locations
October 19, 2023
Graduates of any California community college will now be eligible for a $5,000 grant they can use at any 39…
October 18, 2023
The Denver Public Schools system is implementing a plan to improve the academic success of Black students across the district.
Stacks of textbooks on "African-American History"
October 12, 2023
We must urgently stand up and speak out against conservative-led efforts to whitewash or erase Black history, which is true…
October 5, 2023
Dr. Melissa Gilliam, a top official at Ohio State University, will be the first Black woman to serve as president…