Who is the 2015 National Teacher of the Year?
By Ronald W. Holmes, Ph.D. Vice President/ Education Editor The National Teacher of the Year program started in 1952 and is the oldest and most prestigious national honors program. It focuses public attention on excellence in teaching and is operated by the Council of Chief State School Officers.
Rep. John Lewis to Hampton Graduates: ‘Get in the Way’
Special to the Outlook Trice Edney News Wire U.S. Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.) has told 847 Hampton University graduates that it’s their moral obligation to do what they can to bring about positive change in the world. “You have to find a way to get in the
FAMU Changes Inter-Room Visitation Policy
By LaDarius Calhoun Outlook Writer For the first time, Florida A&M University will allow inter-room visitation for students starting this upcoming fall semester. Many argue the new visitation policy is long overdue and said the university is now operating in the 21st century. The university’s housing department said the
Is it Time For a “Boot Camp” to Educate Our Men?
By Ronald W. Holmes, Ph.D. Vice President/ Education Editor Whether than building families through education, jobs and community resources, an astoundingly decision is being made in the U.S. to build prisons based on the reading proficiency of students on standardized tests, particularly boys in the third grade. In the
What is the Human Capitalization Rate?
By Ronald W. Holmes, Ph.D. Vice President/ Education Editor At the 95th American Association of Community Colleges Convention in San Antonio, Texas, presenter Malcolm Gladwell inspired the attendees with his viewpoints of why community colleges are important. Using his background as a framework, Gladwell shared the challenges his Jamaican born
Camp Woe-Be-Gone Helps Grieving Children
By Christal Searcy Outlook Writer Big Bend Hospice and the Challenger Learning Center of Tallahassee held a free one-day camp for children 6-12- years of age on April 25. The camp’s primary goal is to help children explore safe ways to cope with the loss of a loved one. Big
Career Path to President of Hampden-Sydney College
By Ronald W. Holmes, Ph.D. Vice President/ Education Editor The job of college presidents is complex and taxing. Presidents must be involved in the life of their institutions such as speaking, advising, meeting, consulting, cajoling, delegating and fundraising. While learning from people is an important part of the job
What is the newly released book, Jacob’s Dream?
By Ronald W. Holmes, Ph.D. Vice President/ Education Editor As the spring season ends, most of us begin to think about our summer itinerary. These thoughts might involve attending a family reunion, going on a fabulous vacation or going to the library to read the latest books. For
Ben Crump Named NNPA Newsmaker of the Year
By Freddie Allen NNPA Senior Washington Correspondent Benjamin Crump, the lawyer who skyrocketed to national prominence by representing the family of Trayvon Martin, the unarmed Florida teenager who was followed, confronted and shot to death by George Zimmerman in Sanford, Fla., said that since the fourth grade, he always knew
Pennsylvania College Expels Three for Racist Radio Broadcast
By Mark Scolforo Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A private Pennsylvania college expelled three students over a campus radio broadcast in which they made racist comments and used a slur. Bucknell University president John Bravman met with about 1,000 students and staff about the