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She Reps: Raven Barnes
Raven Barnes is a seasoned professional with over two decades of experience in the education and business field, who has championed the implementation of technology-driven learning tools, and spearheaded partnerships with local communities and businesses to create unique learning opportunities for students.
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Alarming Surge in Student Loan Scams Targets Americans; Biden’s SAVE Plan and Disproportionate Impact on Black Borrowers
By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia Amidst the impending resumption of student loan payments in October, scammers are intensifying their efforts to exploit borrowers, with more than 350,000 […]
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Is it the flu, a cold or COVID?
By Parkland Health Could your cough, runny nose or body aches indicate it’s the flu, a cold or COVID? These three sicknesses have at least two things in common: “It’s […]
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These Are the Top Books Black Teachers Want This School Year
Originally appeared in Word in Black By Maya Pottiger From “Pete the Cat” to “The Poet X,” these are the top books Black teachers are requesting at every grade level. […]
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How ‘Barbershop Talks’ help one school offer counseling and mentoring
By Patrick O’Donnell Derrick Mcatee flips the “on” switch of his electric clippers as a student settles into the barber chair in the basement of George Washington High School in […]
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School safety, tutoring and hair: These are some of the new education laws that go into effect this year
By Brian Lopez Originally appeared in the Texas Tribune Lawmakers failed to pass legislation on school vouchers or teacher raises this year, but they approved other education-related laws like an […]
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PragerU and Revisionism’s Effect on Black American History
Detractors of critical race theory have pushed for the inclusion of alternate courses, such as those provided by institutions like PragerU. With these courses offering a heavily skewed perspective of […]
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Black Women Are Saving Us All
By Liz Courquet-Lesaulnier Originally appeared in Word in Black Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and Georgia election workers Shaye Moss and Ruby Freeman are “steering this nation to safety.” […]
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Why This Teacher Spent $4,200 on Classroom Supplies
By Maya Pottiger Originally appeared in Word in Black From pencils and notebooks to tables and chairs, low-paid teachers are shelling out big bucks for necessities their schools won’t provide. […]