The Washington Post: Jeremy Lin: Could STEM advocates catch ‘Linmania’?

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Prall Kids Enjoy Virtual Valentine's Day

YouthBuild Peoria Honors Graduates of GED Program that Aims to go Beyond the Norm

Dytisha Sledge has been without shoes, without clothes other than those on her back, without a home, food or without much of any family to speak of. She dropped out of high school just to survive.Yet the 19-year-old Peorian has persevered.

National Urban League to Monitor ESEA State Waivers to Insure Better Outcomes for Minority and Low-Income Students

On February 9, 2011, the White House announced approval of ten Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) state waiver applications. “With approval of these 10 state waiver applications, we will monitor all states for strong accountability systems and the progress made towards providing all students a high-quality education,” said National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial.
 

Post Gazette: $1 million to Urban League to expand GED programs 

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In Memphis Classrooms, the Ghost of Segregation Lingers On

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Samantha Crawford, an 18-year-old high-school senior, doesn't like to use the word "ghetto" to describe her neighborhood in the center of Memphis,

New York Times: Education Gap Grows Between Rich and Poor, Studies Say

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EdWeek: 'Parent Trigger' Laws Gain Traction, But Slowly

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Education News: US Averages Grade of C in 2012 State Science Standards

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After awarding the nation an average C grade in the State of State Science Standards

Education Week: The Voices of Young Black Males

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