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...
Education
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...
Report: Emanuel’s New Graduation Requirements Shortchange Students While CPS Undermines Career/Tech Ed Path to Living Wage Work
From: Chicago Teachers Union CPS must reinvest in rather than continue to scale back career/technical ed programs, while mayor...
OpEd: Here’s One Way We Could Keep More Black Male Educators in the Classroom
By Francis Pina Does being me give me an advantage in my inner-city classroom? I often reflect on...
Top Ten Scholarship Programs That Every Black Woman Should Know About
Nationwide (BlackNews.com) -- Every year, thousands of scholarship programs around the world help students obtain much-needed financial aid. Many of...
