On April 4th, 2012 Sea Ray of Knoxville, a local boat manufacturer, hosted a Behind the Business Tour for middle school students in the Project Ready program of the Knoxville Area Urban League.  The event was so impressive that staffers from the National Urban League hope to “bottle the magic” so more businesses can partner with Urban League affiliates to replicate this success nationwide.

To Be Equal #18
May 1, 2012
National Urban League Young Professionals Developing New Leaders

Marc H. Morial
President and CEO
National Urban League
 

“Our mission is to support the National Urban League Movement through our volunteerism, philanthropy and membership development.” 

- National Urban League Young Professionals mission statement
 

Join National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial on a National Townhall to Fill STEM Jobs Pipeline

Don’t expect Mayor Holly Brinda to throw on a pair of khaki shorts, grab a whistle and play the part of camp counselor.

The city’s elected leader is happy enough just to be able to announce new summer camp opportunities for Elyria kids that is shaping up to be a first-time partnership between the city, Elyria Schools, Lorain 

Associated Press: Struggle over how to evaluate special ed teachers

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Education Week: Road Back to School Is Rocky for Ex-Offenders

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Philly.com: At high-poverty schools, lack of stability starts at the top

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New York Times: Student Loan Interest Rates Loom as Political Battle

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Education Week: Study Links Zoning to Education Disparities

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Congresswoman Fudge Unveils the Project Ready STEM Act of 2012: Prepares Minority Youth for Jobs of the 21st Century