Author Kwame Alexander knows the importance of reading comprehension, but he also knows how important it is to relate to children. Alexander founded Book in a…
After 16 NBA seasons, Jalen Rose wanted to use his celebrity, considerable income from the NBA and his commitment to helping youth to uplift his…
If you’ve been wondering how former NFL player turned sports analyst turned educator Deion Sanders is doing after his second divorce, finalized just last week,…
Filmmaker and actor Tyler Perry has surprised middle school students in Ohio by showing up at a musical concert and donating $100,000 to help student athletes in the city’s South-Western schools. The Columbus Dispatch reports that Perry was drawn to Finland Middle School on Friday after seeing a TV report about teacher Mary Mulvany starting a […]
Roland Martin talks with Bishop Douglas Miles, co-chair of the BUILD organization and co-founding member about the historic $1 billion investment in Baltimore’s schools.
Ohio schools are receiving almost $38 million from casino tax revenue. The money is distributed twice a year on a per pupil basis. This is the first time schools are receiving the money since the casino opened last year. For each of the 1.8 million students, the distribution amounts to about $21 per person. The money comes from the […]
CLEVELAND – For parents of children in under-performing schools in Ohio, it may seem like there are no options short of moving, but there are.…
COLUMBUS — Superintendent Dr. Gene Harris will retire from her position with the Columbus City Schools District amid an investigation into possible manipulation of attendance records, sources tell ABC 6/FOX 28 Dr. Harris is expected to announce her retirement at 1:30 p.m. Thursday. Her current contract runs through the end of 2014. The move comes […]
COLUMBUS — Superintendent Dr. Gene Harris will retire from her position with the Columbus City Schools District amid an investigation into possible manipulation of attendance…
Oprah Winfrey gave away the last $6 million of her Oprah Winfrey’s Angel Foundation to six charter schools that are among the few bright spots in the nation’s education system. Oakland, Calif.-based Aspire Public Schools, a nonprofit that operates 30 charter schools in California, was one of the six receiving the generous donation during Monday’s […]
There are only a few individuals who rise above obstacles, remain humble, and understand the importance of giving back. Mary J Blige is one of those women. She remains a strong force in the music industry and continues to be a role model to many. Singer Mary J. Blige, PS 165 Principal Pedro DeLa Cruz, […]
