ISBE-Developed Guidance Helps Schools and Teachers Implement New Math Standards
Math models receive positive feedback and accolades SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois districts are piloting state-developed model math units to help...
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Richard Wright Public Charter School Creates Powerful PSA to Highlight National “Save Our Sons” Night
Leading national nonprofit for the promotion of Responsible Fatherhood, Fathers Incorporated, announces partnership with Richard Wright Public Charter School for...
CAUSE to Demand Equal Representation for All Public School Teachers; Says There’s a “Record Purging of Black Educators in Chicago”
The Chicago Alliance of Urban School Educators (CAUSE) will hold a press conference today, Tuesday, January 6th at 5:00 p.m.,...
Fioretti Statement on CPS Fraudulent Billing Scandal
CHICAGO, IL - The following is a statement from mayoral candidate Bob Fioretti on the most recent scandal at CPS,...
Youth Guidance and Wells Academy Chart New Course for 2015
Creative After-School Programming To Bring Positive Impact to Students & Community CHICAGO, IL - Wells Community Academy is moving in...
2015 Bill Gates Scholarship Program to Give $20k Scholarships to Minority Students
The deadline to apply is January 15, 2015 Nationwide (BlackNews.com) -- The Gates Millennium Scholars Program (also known as the...
Black Communities Still Going Strong: Record-Breaking Crowd Show Up for Community Chess Match/Life Lessons and Problem Solving Workshop in Atlanta
Orrin Hudson, community activist and master motivator, continues to inspire entire communities by teaching them how to make better decisions...
Governor Quinn Recognizes First Program to Help Military Veterans Use their Training to Achieve a Nursing Degree
Bridge Program at Joliet Junior College Could Help Veterans Save Dozens of Credit Hours and Thousands in Tuition and Fees...
Victoria Sheppard vs. Kent State University – Institutional Racism and How Black Scholars are Marginalized
Kent State University Sociology Chairman uses the "f" word during an employment meeting with a black scholar Akron, OH (BlackNews.com)...
ISBE Honors Three Longtime Board Members as They End Their Volunteer Terms
State Board members step down after each serving 10 years SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois State Board of Education honored...
