Education
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Mar- 2020 -26 March
Rep Gaetz Dragged Mercilessly After Ill-Informed Howard U Tweet
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “HU Facts: Howard University operates a world-class medical simulation center, 6,000 square foot state-of-the-art simulated learning environment, offering resources to advance a comprehensive healthcare education program,” the…
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26 March
Detroit math teacher’s bedtime stories soothe students during the school shutdown
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “I thought about how we have a low return of homework and students who say that there’s nobody reading to them at home,” she said. “And I…
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13 March
Charter, Comcast Offer 60 Days of Free Internet Service to Homes with Students
LOS ANGELE SENTINEL — Charter and Comcast announced Friday that they would offer 60 days of complimentary broadband to homes with K-12 or college students. For households that do not already…
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8 March
Activists, Parents Cry Foul at Troubled, Mostly Minority New Jersey Middle School
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The report revealed that Penns Grove Middle School Vice Principal Abner Mendoza telephoned the minor several times. While the report did not disclose the nature of the…
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4 March
PRESSS ROOM: National Museum of African American Music Announces Grand Opening Date of September 3, 2020 – Advance Tickets Now Available!
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “We’re extremely excited to announce our September grand opening date for all of the music fans who have been anxiously awaiting the debut of this museum,” said…
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Feb- 2020 -28 February
Brown, Senate Democrats Press Upstart, Lenders for Answers Following Reports of Higher Interest Rates for Students of Minority-Serving Institutions
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) prohibits discrimination in any aspect of a credit transaction. Under the statute, lenders can be liable if they treat applicants differently…
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23 February
Many Say Education of King’s Life, Legacy Remains Critical for Young People
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Brainly, the world's largest online learning platform, recently surveyed more than 1,700 U.S. students to understand better what they know – and don't know – about Dr.…
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22 February
PRESS ROOM: Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits Commits $1 Million To Thurgood Marshall College Fund
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The agreement establishes a partnership that gives Southern Glazer’s access to TMCF’s diverse talent pipeline, connects Southern Glazer’s employees with HBCU students for mentoring and professional development,…
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19 February
PRESS ROOM: Nissan welcomes African American students to Middle Tennessee for leadership and education summit
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “We’re thrilled to welcome a new group of student leaders to our headquarters,” says Rodney Francis, director of Diversity and Inclusion. “Every year, we enjoy interacting with…
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17 February
Howard University Receives Record Donation for STEM Scholarships
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “I am proud of Howard’s continued efforts to drive economic development in the District. Adding critical residential and retail amenities transforms vacant and underperforming assets into thriving…
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