This course uses ‘Abbott Elementary’ to examine critical issues in urban education
After episodes aired, colleagues, friends and neighbors all wanted to talk about issues like funding inequities, teacher shortages and charter schools.
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How hip-hop has enhanced American education over the past 50 years, from rec rooms to classrooms
Educators are not only remembering the obvious ways hip-hop has influenced language and fashion or provided the soundtrack to our study sessions and sports events, but we are also acknowledging how hip-hop has changed education.
Meet Victoria Namusisi, the Remarkable Woman Providing Shelter for Hundreds of Kids From Disadvantaged Backgrounds in Uganda
In an exclusive interview with FunTimes, Namusisi discusses the origin and passion behind her impactful philanthropy.
Black sororities have stood at the forefront of Black achievement for more than a century
In her speech at the 2020 Democratic National Convention Kamala Harris saluted seven women who “inspired us to pick up the torch and fight on.” All but two of them, one of whom was her mother, belonged to Black sororities.
Hip-hop’s love-hate relationship with education
The richest men in hip-hop never finished college.
I’ve taught special education – here are 3 ways teachers can be more effective with students of color
When compared to students with similar test scores, Black students with disabilities are less likely to be included in the general education classroom than their non-Black peers. To curb this, teachers can take steps toward being more inclusive of students of color with disabilities.
8 Fierce Black Female DJs You Need to Know About
These talented women are taking over the DJ industry and telling everyone they are here to stay.
As the global musical phenomenon turns 50, a hip-hop professor explains what the word ‘dope’ means to him
Hip-hop’s early luminaries transformed the word’s original meanings, using it as a synonym for cool.
Autism in Africa: Raising Awareness through Education and Advocacy
Although autism is recognized worldwide, the amount of understanding and acceptance differs between countries and cultures.
The Reading Quilt: Look Up, Below
A total eclipse will darken the North American sky, passing over the United States on April 8, 2024.