Dr. Elizabeth Primas says that the Every Student Succeeds Act places increased priority on parental engagement.
The 2018 NNPA Discover the Unexpected Journalism Fellows are (from left-right): Tyvan Burns of Norfolk State University; Denver Lark of North Carolina A&T University; Ila Wilborn...
Dr. Elizabeth Primas, the program coordinator for the NNPA’s ESSA Public Awareness Campaign, says that some of the 2018 Teacher of the Year awardees expressed concerns...
Janelle Wood is the founder of the Black Mothers Forum, a parents’ group in the Phoenix, Ariz.-area that was empowered by the Every Student Succeeds Act,...
“Black Panther” actor Chadwick Boseman delivered the commencement address during Howard University’s 150th Commencement Ceremony in Washington, D.C. (Freddie Allen/AMG/NNPA)
Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr., the president and CEO of the NNPA, says that the Black Press welcomes the news and inspirations from the writings, videos...
Black educators shared classroom success stories and talked about the importance of diversity and inclusion in our nation’s public schools at the 2018 National Title 1...
Dr. Tiffany G. Tyler, the president and CEO of Communities in Schools, strives to provide children with the resources and support they need to not only...
Black Panther” star Chadwick Boseman will deliver the keynote address during Howard University’s 150th commencement ceremony.
The NNPA 2018 Discover The Unexpected Journalism Fellowship presented by Chevrolet, is a paid internship opportunity designed for HBCU students majoring in communications and journalism.
Civil rights leaders and educators weigh-in on the Every Student Succeeds Act, transparency in school funding, and education equity.
The American Petroleum Institute (API), recently launched www.oilgasworkforce.com, a new jobs and resource website to help people learn more about the oil and natural gas industry.
Thurgood Marshall College Fund President and CEO Dr. Harry L. Williams talks about HBCUs and working with Republicans and President Donald Trump.
NNPA ESSA Public Awareness Campaign hosted the “Striving for African American Excellence in Public Education: The Role of the Black Press” breakfast session during Black Press...
NNPA Newswire Special Correspondent Tatyana Hopkins reports on recovery efforts on the island of Puerto Rico. Hurricane Maria devastated the island, last September.
Howard University students will travel to Puerto Rico to help in Hurricane Maria recovery efforts as part of the university’s Alternative Spring Break program.
Wade Henderson says that student loan debt is a civil rights issue. Loan services, debt collectors and for-profit colleges should be held accountable for the student...
Dr. Michael Lomax says that UNCF is currently recruiting for the Walton-UNCF K-12 Education Fellowship Program, which selects undergraduate juniors from HBCUs to participate in leadership...
Tyra Metoyer, an external mobilization manager for API, talks about STEM in the Black Panther movie and Princess Shuri’s leadership role in Wakanda.
OAKLAND POST — Dr. Donald H. Godbold, Ph.D., has written a memoir entitled, “Still Waters Run Deep, Family—A Life Story,” and it’s a stunning reminder that...
Kay Coles James, the president of The Heritage Foundation, writes about the importance of educational equality during Black History Month.
Lynette Monroe, the program assistant for the NNPA’s Every Student Succeeds Act Public Awareness Campaign, talks about the role that families play in the social end...
Ford Motor Company announced that it will provide a new column dedicated to Science, Technology Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics, also known as STEAM, exclusively to...
By Stacy M. Brown (NNPA Newswire Contributor) Today, more than ever before, parents, educators and stakeholders around the country are learning about the Every Student Succeeds...
Demonstrating its continued commitment and support of educational opportunities—particularly within our HBCU communities—Ford announced that, beginning in March, the company will author a new quarterly column...
