Black educator aims to bridge the Distance-Learning Gap
Dr. R. Kay Green, a distance learning professional and CEO of RKG Marketing Solutions, will host a series of distance-learning...
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The 6th Annual Ford Black College Quiz Game Show hits the road, bringing HBCU's finest student intellectual athletes to Howard University campus for two days of fun and competition
 Washington, DC - On Wednesday, the 6th Annual Ford Black College Quiz Game Show brought together some of our...
New author launches book with 100 secret websites that transform kids into classroom superstars
 Atlanta, GA (BlackNews.com) -- Author and education advocate, Samantha Davis, makes history with her new book Give Our Kids...
Illinois among six states joining effort to write Next Generation Science Standards
New more rigorous K-12 science benchmarks to be drafted by end of 2012Â Â Illinois is among six new states...
Illinois State Board Chairman Gery Chico and Illinois State Superintendent of Education Chris Koch seek a waiver from the federal "No Child Left Behind Act"
Editor’s Note: Below is a joint letter from State Board Chairman Gery Chico and State Superintendent of Education Chris Koch....
More than 1,000 scholarship opportunities available for HBCU students
 HBCUConnect.com has an up-to-date listing of tons of financial assistance opportunities on their web site  Columbus, OH (BlackNews.com) –...
Homewood District 153 Board President receives Thomas Lay Burroughs Award
Shelly Marks presented with statewide honor by ISBE at education conference in Chicago    Homewood, IL – The Illinois State Board...
Lt. Governor Simon: Time to fill out school efficiency survey
 Survey ideas will help Classrooms First Commission improve school efficiency, student opportunity   Springfield, IL – If you have ideas on...
2012 Ron Brown Scholar Program seeks to give $40K each to ten African American students
Nationwide (BlackNews.com) -- The Ron Brown Scholar Program seeks to identify African-American high school seniors who will make significant contributions...
ISBE proposes new rules including student growth to evaluate teachers/principals
Draft rules result of months of extensive professional advice and public feedback  Springfield, IL — The Illinois State Board...
