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Tanya McDowell, Conn. Mom, Pleads Not Guilty In School Enrollment Case

First it was Ms. Williams-Bolar in Ohio. Now it’s Ms. McDowell. Obtaining an education is a basic civil right, to me. It is also one of many responsibilities a parent has towards their children. This country has created a climate of … Continue reading

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Pupils are not your Facebook friends, net privacy expert warns teachers

The title says it all. If the U.S. school system doesn’t already have such a guideline, I think it’s far overdue. Pupils are not your Facebook friends, net privacy expert warns teachers | Education | The Guardian.

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The TV set vs. black families: African Americans must quit their terrible 7-hour-a-day diet

We MUST stop using the television set as a babysitter. Children doesn’t learn anything from the majority of TV they watch. The exception is public television and shows like: Sesame Street, Electric Company, Clifford, etc. those are excellent shows that do help our … Continue reading

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Is This Obama Education Official Going Too Far?

A fantastic article by Cynthia Gordy on an unheralded hero in the Obama administration. Russlyn Ali takes her job seriously and attacks injustice in the educational system on behalf of the voiceless-our children. Is This Obama Education Official Going Too Far? | … Continue reading

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Why Do HBCU Grads Earn Less Money Than Their Counterparts at White Universities?

Excellent piece by Dr. Boyce Watkins. Is it a lack of “positive advertising” to the mainstream, especially corporate recruiters? Is it a lack of knowledge, support, pride and promotion by our own community? Is it just another example of the institutionalized racism of … Continue reading

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Schoolhouse Rock: I Got Six

This series was some of the best educational programming EVER on network television. It is timeless and I along with millions of other kids in the 70’s grew up on this. Take a moment to reminisce, call the kids to … Continue reading

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Schoolhouse Rock: Figure Eight

This series was some of the best educational programming EVER on network television. It is timeless and I along with millions of other kids in the 70’s grew up on this. Take a moment to reminisce, call the kids to … Continue reading

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Schoolhouse Rock: Elementary My Dear

This series was some of the best educational programming EVER on network television. It is timeless and I along with millions of other kids in the 70’s grew up on this. Take a moment to reminisce, call the kids to … Continue reading

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Schoolhouse Rock: Tax Man Max

This series was some of the best educational programming EVER on network television. It is timeless and I along with millions of other kids in the 70’s grew up on this. Take a moment to reminisce, call the kids to … Continue reading

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Schoolhouse Rock: Electoral College

This series was some of the best educational programming EVER on network television. It is timeless and I along with millions of other kids in the 70’s grew up on this. Take a moment to reminisce, call the kids to … Continue reading

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