Sharpton joins in protest for increased teachers’ pay
By St. Clair Murraine Outlook staff writer Reminding Florida politicians that a recent rally led by Florida Education Association was big enough to get the nation’s attention, Rev. Al Sharpton decried the salary that the state pays its teachers. Most of the 15,000 public school personnel were at the Capitol
Approval sougth for ‘Best and Brightest’ settlement
By Jim Saunders News Service of Florida The state Department of Education and the Florida Education Association asked a federal judge last Thursday to preliminarily approve a $15.5 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit alleging that the “Best and Brightest” teacher-bonus program discriminated against Black and Hispanic teachers. The settlement
Why are the Jacob’s Dream books a good fit for grandparents?
Special to the Outlook Close to 4 million babies are born in the U.S. each year. Raising these babies is a monumental responsibility for parents. Oftentimes, grandparents provide invaluable support to parents in raising their children. Realizing the importance of raising a child, the critical question to be asked is:
FVSU names academic classroom and lab building for educator and philanthropist Anne Richardson Gayles-Felton, Ed.D.
Special to the Outlook Fort Valley, GA — Fort Valley State University named the Academic Classroom and Lab Building for Anne Richardson Gayles-Felton, Ed.D. during a recent ceremony on Fort Valley State University’s (FVSU) campus. The noted educator and philanthropist was recognized for her contributions to education during a teaching
Is it time for more parents to choose home schooling?
By Ronald W. Holmes, Ph.D. Special to the Outlook Parents have the choice to send their children to traditional public schools in their communities as a result of the Brown v. Board of Education ruling. However, these schools must offer students a quality education. They must also keep them safe
Black Mothers Forum helps Arizona students succeed
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Contributor Janelle Wood is on a mission. The Arizona State University and Phoenix Seminary graduate has been on that mission since she gave birth to a son, years ago. Her prayer, she said, is that she’ll be a “radiant light in
NNPA ESSA Educator Spotlight: Dr. Tiffany G. Tyler
By Lynette Monroe Special to the Outlook Dr. Tiffany G. Tyler is the president and CEO of Communities in Schools (CIS) Nevada. CIS creates school-based strategies for improving the academic outcomes of students by addressing their basic needs. This work centers on helping
A heroine honored: Barbara Johns Day in Virginia honored student activist who helped dismantle public school segregation
By Saraya Wintersmith Trice Edney News Wire Today’s students need to continue to speak out when they see injustice. That was the message from Joan Johns Cobbs, the younger sister of the late Barbara Johns, and Cobbs’ classmate, Joy Cabarrus Speakes, as Virginia prepared to celebrate the first Barbara
DeVos gets pushback on attempt to preempt state consumer protection
By Charlene Crowell Trice Edney News Wire Beginning with a controversial nomination that ended in a tie-breaking Senate confirmation vote and continuing throughout her tenure as Education Secretary, Betsy DeVos has faced unceasing criticism. While Administration officials would be inclined to give her the benefit of the doubt, many
Howard helper ends up needing help herself
By Tatyana Hopkins NNPA Newswire Special Correspondent MANATI, Puerto Rico—Howard University student Dara Freeman, was in pain, crazy pain, the kind that most people will never experience. Freeman, 20, had been hit with a migraine headache. The pain is excruciating, so severe that it has caused high-profile