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UNCF Releases New Resources for Students, Parents and Community Members
Brochure outlines resources and tips for getting into college and advocacy toolkit provides effective strategies for community-led advocacy in the current K-12 education landscape With only seven percent of black students performing at or above proficient on the 12thgrade math NAEP exam in 2015, compared with 32 percent of white students, UNCF—the preeminent voice in African American education—continues to expand its efforts by providing tools and resources to support a college-going culture…. Read More
Reorganizing for New Orleans College Prep
New Orleans College Prep may lose Sylvanie Williams Elementary, due to a potential low letter grade from the state. The network is working to reorganize leadership during this time as well. “Sylvanie Williams was due for its charter to be renewed this year, but a recent slide in its School Performance Score based on test results has called into question whether New Orleans College Prep will be allowed to continue operating it.”… Read More
Preparing a Safe Space for Children
After devastating storms like Hurricanes Katrina, Harvey and most recently, Irma; schools have had to create safe spaces for students to share feelings. Five steps are provided for effective preparation for children. “I know the feeling of the weight of the world in your hands and the magnitude of the responsibility educators hold to create a safe, nurturing environment for students to grow and thrive, no matter the circumstances.” Read more here
Pro-Charter is Not Anti-Public
By Andrew Pillow If you live in are large city like New York or Chicago you have options about what type of transportation you use. Many find it easier to use the subway and don’t like the hassle of parking so they take the train every day. People who live further out or prefer solitude in their morning commute often find that they prefer to drive. Both of these options have their… Read More
9/11 Through the Eyes of Educators
By David McGuire Tragedy teaches us that in unity there is strength. Tragedy has a way of making people forget about their differences in the pursuit of a common goal. It was Martin Luther King that said, “The ultimate tragedy is not the oppression and cruelty by the bad people but the silence over that by the good people.” Through tragedy we often see the very best in people. There are events, especially… Read More