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Educators: Black Boys Set Up to Fail
As a new school year begins, it is imperative that we are active in our children’s educational endeavors. We must be vigilant and vocal at school board meetings, PTA meetings, teachers, and our children. This must not be allowed to continue and … Continue reading
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Tagged african american, black, boys, children, education, Parent-Teacher Association, PTA, school
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Dangerous journey home for 5-year-old Nashville boy
Wow!! Antonio Easley demonstrated courage and bravery way beyond his years. When I was that age, I would’ve been bawling uncontrollably!! God truly does protect babies. This event fortunately turned out for the best but needs to be fully investigated … Continue reading
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NAACP Claims Black Males Targeted By Metro Schools
This comes from Nashville, TN but it can be anywhere. Communities and parents must be involved in their local school system policy creation. Black males are targeted early as hyperactive and having behavior problems; this unfair and imbalanced labelling results in lower academic achievement. … Continue reading
Fewer Than Half of Black Males Graduate on Time
This is not shocking, it is extremely sad and disturbing. Black men have many unique obstacles placed before us that directly impacts the completion of our education. Despite those challenges a “learning” environment needs to be created for a boy … Continue reading
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Tagged Academia, african american, black, black men, education, school
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Parents, Do You Have All A’s?
With the start of school approaching, this is a fantastic article from Jeff Johnson. Remember parents to get all your A’s for your children! Jeff Johnson: Parents, Do You Have All A’s?.
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Blacks Comprise Majority of School Suspensions
This is not a surprise at all. The initiatives discussed is a good first step but, Where is the parental responsibility? Parents have a role in the behavior of their children because, children tend to act in the ways that is … Continue reading
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Tagged african american, behavior, black, education, example, parents, role model, school, suspension
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Five Facts You Don’t Know About Student Loans, But Should
This is EXCELLENT information for anyone attending school! Five Facts You Don’t Know About Student Loans, But Should.
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Tagged education, finance, loans, school, student, tips
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Is a college degree still worth it?
Interesting thought. My opinion is that the educational system has degraded to the point that all we are capable of is to be a specialist in only one particular discipline. We are not holistically educated, we do not have the ability … Continue reading
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What Makes a Great Teacher? Pushing Boundaries
A teacher who is creative and unique is the best at inspiring and educating their students. Their influence on their students can be life changing. Stephanie Robinson definitely hit the nail on the head in her commentary. I had a similar experience … Continue reading →