NNPA Education Awareness Program

U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona fires back at push to dismiss Black studies
The Afro- Miguel Cardona, secretary of the U.S. Department of Education, wrote an opinion column in the Tampa Bay Times, calling to “enrich public schools, not ban books and topics.” Secretary Cardona laid out a number of ideas for how to proceed with the evolution of public education as how and what students are taught has been spotlighted by some politicians taking a firm stance in criticizing what has been introduced in the classroom. | NNPA Education Public Awareness Program
https://nnpa.org/education/?p=3619

The rebirth of golf at Florida’s oldest HBCU
The Afro- The groundwork for the rebirth of the program at Florida’s oldest HBCU actually was laid in May of 2021 when officials from The Players Championship, an annual PGA Tour competition, went to EWU’s Jacksonville campus to announce a $50,000 donation from the tournament. | NNPA Education Public Awareness Program
https://nnpa.org/education/?p=3611

The Moore Report: The BOOST Program: funding for student supports
The Afro- Students from some 200 area schools spent time in Annapolis on March 2, protesting cuts to a program that for years has allowed their parents to keep them in the school of their choice. Since 2016, Broadening Options and Opportunities for Students Today Scholarship Program (BOOST Program), which was supported and signed into law by former Maryland governor Larry Hogan, has offered the state’s families with limited incomes access to scholarships. | NNPA Education Public Awareness Program
https://nnpa.org/education/?p=3609

Students discover innovative technology at 2023 STEMcx Conference
The Afro- STEMcx Conference 2023, held March 11 at New Psalmist Baptist Church in Baltimore, was the ultimate event for children who are passionate about science, technology, engineering and mathematics. This year’s conference welcomed 250 middle school students and parents for a full day of STEM activities. Additionally, the gathering brought together innovators, educators, entrepreneurs and policymakers from around the state to discuss the latest advances, opportunities and challenges in STEM fields that affect Baltimore. | NNPA Education Public Awareness Program
https://nnpa.org/education/?p=3590