Parents, Teachers to Slam Failures of Mayor’s Appointed Board
Filthy schools, shuttered schools’ sale to private school operators, special education scandal among issues advocates say underscore need for accountable,...
Education
State Rep. Mayfield Backing Legislation to Combat Illinois’ Shortage of Teachers
SPRINGFIELD, IL –As a shortage of teachers continues to plague communities in all areas of Illinois, Illinois State Rep. Rita...
State Education Board Backs up Charges that Emanuel’s Hand-Picked School Bosses Shortchanged Special Education
Bombshell findings back up charges by teachers, parents, grassroots activists that mayor’s school execs wrongly denied services to schoolchildren,...
Chicago Teachers Union President “Proud” of Student Walkout
CTU President to Students on National Student Walkout: I am so Proud of You Karen Lewis: “We fight for...
Public Inquiry Report Describes Systemic Issues in CPS’s Special Education Program
ISBE leaders to recommend next steps at May 16 Board meeting SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois State Board...
Beyonce Announces New Homecoming Scholars Award Program for Black College Studemts
Nationwide (BlackNews.com) -- Beyoncé, through her BeyGOOD initiative, has established the Homecoming Scholars Award Program for students attending Xavier University,...
Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s New Bare-Bones School Budget Fails to Restore Damaging Cuts
From: The Chicago Teachers Union “Mayor is again prioritizing paying bond holders who are laughing all the way to...
State Bill Allowing CTU to Bargain Over Filthy Schools and Overcrowded Classes One Step Closer to Passage
Mayor’s hand-picked school bosses have ignored appalling conditions that threaten health and well-being of staff and students, while state law...
Tom Joyner Announces Scholarship Winner
Daudreanna Baker wins Tom Joyner Foundation (R) 'Full Ride' Scholarship to Historically Black University Dallas, TX (BlackNews.com) -- Daudreanna Baker...
Database Center Helps Minority Students Find Scholarships They Can Actually Win!
Nationwide (BlackNews.com) -- Now, more than ever, a college degree is an essential prerequisite for achieving upward mobility. Unfortunately, for...
