Texas Enacts Changes as School Choice Debates Continue
The Texas state government has taken control of approximately 85 schools in the Houston district, most of which serve Latino or Black communities.
Addressing Historic Black College Endowment Challenges
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in the United States face significant challenges with their endowments, which are notably underfunded compared to other institutions.
HISD’s Reimagined Plan Increases Teacher Salaries
The Houston Independent School District released its compensation plan Tuesday for the 2024-2025 school year. According to the district, it outlines how HISD is raising teacher salaries district wide and “incenting excellence across all teams.”
Looking for a New Career? Become a Financial Planner
Becoming a financial planner offers both financial rewards and the chance to help others. Whether you’re a recent graduate exploring your career path or a mid-career professional seeking change, this growing profession may be the right fit for you.
Delta Education and Charitable Foundation Raises Funds for Scholarships at Carnivale Mystique Mardi Gras Gala
The Delta Education and Charitable Foundation hosted its Carnivale Mystique Mardi Gras Scholarship Gala in February.
How to Support Early Readers at Home
Recent data indicates that over 60% of fourth graders in the United States are reading below grade level, with performance particularly low due to the lingering effects of the pandemic.
World Youth Foundation Hosting Family Innovation and Entreneurship Event
The World Youth Foundation is launching its 2024 programs focused on youth innovation, entrepreneurship, STEM education, arts, personal and leadership development, and training for industry careers and apprenticeships.
Achieving Career Goals for Healthcare Professionals
Due to the healthcare worker shortage and the events of the past few years, those in this field may be feeling particularly overworked and under-appreciated in their current positions. In this climate, industry experts say that some of the most common career goals that people make can be achieved by pivoting to home healthcare.
HISD Pre-K Application Process Now Open
The Houston Independent School District (HISD) is now accepting applications from families who want to enroll their child in Pre-Kindergarten (Pre-K) this fall.
Four Powerful Tips to Thrive in the World of Online High School
Online learning has been around for a while, but, since the pandemic, more and more families have shifted to this educational model. The flexibility that online learning provides for busy families is appealing to many, but it isn’t a fit for all students. “People were aware of online learning before, but the pandemic forced many…
Closing the STEM Skills Gap to Create New Possibilities for Children
Over the next decade, it’s projected that nearly 3.5 million manufacturing and STEM-related jobs will be available, yet 2 million are expected to go unfilled due to a skills gap, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics. Advocates are addressing systemic educational barriers that impact student success in order to fill this skills…
HISD Releases Report Detailing Inefficiencies, Outlining Path Forward
HOUSTON — The Houston Independent School District released a report Tuesday that outlined how it is addressing long-standing operational problems and inefficiencies that have persisted across the district, hindering efforts to transform the system so it serves all students well. The report, titled “HISD Efficiency Report: An analysis of the district-level systems that challenge HISD’s…
Proposed Bill Aims to Set $60K Minimum Salary for K-12 Teachers
Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (D-Fla.) introduced the American Teacher Act to incentivize states to increase the minimum K-12 teacher salary to $60,000 and adjust inflation. Wilson, the chair of the Higher Education and Workforce Investment Subcommittee, said the financial incentive supports ongoing state efforts to provide competitive wages for teachers and address the national teacher…
Strategies to Make Learning for Your Kids Fun
Supporting your child’s early learning opportunities isn’t just important for the present. Doing so can plant the seeds for future success. According to the National Institute of Children’s Health and Human Development, studies show that supporting children’s early learning can result in higher test scores from preschool up to age 21, better grades in math…
Does Your Student Need Internet Access? Here’s What to Know
By: d-mars.com News Provider StatePoint With students back in the classroom, providing the resources they need to be successful is top of mind for parents and educators. Yet for the millions of students limited by lack of internet access, their education hangs in the balance. Today, one in five U.S. households lack this essential resource,…
Alarming Surge in Student Loan Scams Targets Americans; Biden’s SAVE Plan and Disproportionate Impact on Black Borrowers
By: d-mars.com News Provider Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Correspondent The surge in scams coincides with the conclusion of a pandemic-induced hiatus on loan repayments, implemented in 2020 to provide financial relief to borrowers amidst the public health crisis. Amidst the impending resumption of student loan payments in October, scammers are intensifying their efforts to exploit…
Rice University Gets $1M Donation for African and African American Studies Fellowship
Terrence Gee and family gift to help establish CAAAS postdoctoral fellowship Gee ’86, a member of the humanities advisory council as well as the Rice council of Trustees, and his wife, Terri, have long been advocates for the humanities at Rice. The Dr. Anthony B. Pinn Postdoctoral Fellowship is designed to attract the greatest and…
HBCUs Deprived of $12.6 Billion in Funding Over 30 Years
Drawing on data from the National Center for Education Statistics from 1987 to 2020, the departments calculated the amount these institutions would have received if their state funding per student equaled that of 1862 institutions. Officials said the discrepancies in appropriated funding ranged from $172 million to $2.1 billion, creating significant financial disparities. Historically Black…
Norton Preps Parents with Crash Course in Best Back-to-School Practices
By: d-mars News Provider PR Newswire Less Than Half of Families Surveyed Trust School Tech Policies and Security Measures As parents send kids back to school, many face growing concerns around the safety of their children. While most parents (70%) believe they know enough to keep their families safe online, nearly a third do not…
Focusing On Outcomes in Early Childhood Education Leads to Long-term Success
By: d-mars.com News Provider BrandPoint Being a parent means fostering the attributes children need to succeed in life. The aim is to create humans who will be a benefit to society, exemplifying strong character, morals, intelligence, confidence and more. That’s why it’s important to be intentional with what children are taught from a young age,…