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D.C. twins graduate at the top of their class
A pair of Washington, D.C. twins will graduate at the top of their class this week. Mickay and Rickay Thompson, who is also a mom, will share the stage as valedictorian and salutatorian of H.D. Woodson High School.
First Lady hopes to motivate students with #ReachHigher campaign
First Lady Michelle Obama is committed to motivating every student in America to expand their education beyond high school. And she’s using social media to do just that.
Students push for UNC-Chapel Hill to rename building honoring KKK leader
Students at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill gathered in front of Saunders Hall to call for a renaming of the building. The Rename Saunders campaign which launched on April 9, has an online petition with more than 650 signatures.
High School student receives Gates Millennium Scholarship, graduates early
An Indianapolis teen has been awarded the prestigious Gates Millennium Scholarship. Alex Dunlap, 16, who attends Broad Ripple High School, is one of only 1,000 students in the country to receive the honor. She’ll be graduating a year early in May.
For fourth straight year, Chicago high school graduates all college-bound
Chicago hasn’t been receiving the best attention for its educational offerings to students in the city. But one college preparatory academy is continuing to make leaps and bounds. For the fourth straight year, Urban Prep Charter Academies’ campuses in Englewood and University Village will be sending its entire senior class to college this fall.
Michigan students could get free tuition with new measure
Students in Michigan could attend college for free thanks to a new measure. A version of the pay-it-forward tuition, plan was introduced recently in the Michigan Legislature and is awaiting a vote.
Young man seeks to inspire, provide resources to college students with new book
Ethan Brisby was the first to attend college in his family, and like many students, figuring out how to pay for his education was at the top of his list. As a way to give back to the young urban community, the Morehouse College graduate has written a book detailing ways to pay for college.
Cal State-LA students, faculty argue for Ethnic Studies requirement
Students and faculty at Cal State-LA argued for an Ethnic Studies course graduation requirement before its Academic Senate Tuesday. This effort comes a month after the Senate voted against making taking one course in the discipline a requirement.
Chicago Officials: ‘Suspending students does more harm than good’
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and CPS chief Barbara Byrd-Bennett announced new hopes for the district’s suspension policy. At Tuesday’s press conference, officials placed a high emphasis on student discipline, shying away from the “suspend a student first” narrative echoed throughout many schools in the country.
Study reveals promising approach for helping challenged students
According to federal tests, by the time they reach eighth grade, half of all African American schoolboys have not mastered the most basic math skills. A new study released by the National Bureau of Economic Research on Monday suggests a promising approach for helping challenged students.
#BBUM students advance movement for more inclusion on campus with petition
Black students at the University of Michigan have advanced their movement for a more inclusive and equal campus. The petition labeled, “University of Michigan: Support Your Black Students,” is addressed to Dr. Mary Sue Coleman, president of the university.
Father and Son to Graduate from Morehouse Together This Sunday
This Sunday, Dorian Joyner Jr. – and his Dad, Dorian Joyner Sr. – will both graduate from Morehouse College. The father and son spent three years on campus together. Dorian Sr. attended the school in the mid-80’s, but dropped out to pursue his career.