The Twin Cities Black Journalists has announced a scholarship opportunity to attend this year’s NABJ Convention.
Education:
A space for local and national stories about issues surrounding education, especially as they relate to African Americans.
Page Foundation hosts bias elimination seminar, raises $86K in scholarships
This year’s event focused specifically on racial bias and raised more than $88K in funds that will go toward helping support Page Scholars.
South St. Paul teacher, Jessica Davis, named Teacher of the Year
Jessica Davis, a math teacher at South St. Paul Secondary School, is the 2019 Minnesota Teacher of the Year
Pioneering professor, activist John Wright retires
The Departments of African American & African Studies and English at the University of Minnesota have announced the retirement of Professor John S. Wright after 35 years of exemplary faculty service.
Local therapist launches free video course to address racialized trauma
Renown therapist Resmaa Menakem has just launched a free online series empowering individuals and communities to address and heal from race-based trauma.
On the Run: Youth advocate/activist looks to put focus back on students
For decades, Chauntyll Allen has served youth in the classroom as a Saint Paul Public Schools employee. The Rondo native has also worked in the community in youth outreach, where she’s been focused on inspiring youth to choose positive paths in life. After experiencing issues firsthand that she wants to work on and effect change […]
State’s first teachers’ union celebrates a century of education activism
Minnesota’s first teachers’ union just turned 100 years old. The organization marked its anniversary last Friday, March 1 at a special celebration which included unveiling a new name — The St. Paul Federation of Educators (SPFE) — and a new logo.
3 ways to improve education about U.S. slavery
When it comes to teaching students about slavery in the United States, teachers often stumble through the topic.
Local teacher receives national ‘Honors’
Emerson Spanish Immersion Learning Center’s Artiera Evans named Honored teacher of the month.
Kindergarten Readiness: What your child needs to know
Parents play an essential part in preparing their child for this new and exciting experience.