Tara Brewer: Making A Difference Through Dance
“I think it’s God’s purpose for my life,” says the Slidell, Louisiana, instructor and role model.
Education K-12
Suspected Petition Thief Arrested 4 Months After Altercation At San Francisco Farmer’s Market
Three school board seats and a $1.1 billion budget could be up for grabs if the recall vote succeeds.
8 Ways Covid Has Impacted Teen Mental Health
Social isolation and lack of routine hit many adolescents hard. Mental health experts advise what parents can do to help.
Free Eyeglasses Program Helps Baltimore Children Do Better In School, Study Finds
About 1 in 4 of the city’s 60,000 pupils in grades K-8 needs glasses.
Cyberattacks: The Next Frontier In Kids’ Education
Ransomware poses a real threat to children, but the adults in their lives don’t know enough to prevent the problem.
Zimbabwe To End Child Marriages Following Death Of 14-Year-Old During Childbirth
A law that gave parents and guardians power to consent to marriage of a minor is being reviewed.
Questions Over Uganda’s Radio, TV School Lessons During Covid-19 Lockdown
The government promised 10 million radio and TVs for learning activities during the pandemic, but hasn’t delivered a set.
The 1954 Project Seeks To Give Innovators In Black Education $1 Million Grants
Applications are being accepted for the 2022 Luminary Awards, which provide financial support to black teachers and schools.
Kenyans Suffer Police Brutality As Covid-19 Restrictions Persist
Six police officers were charged over the deaths of two brothers arrested for violating curfew.