University of Akron Hosts Fourth Annual Black Male Summit April 8th and 9th

     

    AKRON, Ohio, March 15, 2011 — The University of Akron will host its fourth annual Black Male Summit Friday, April 8 and Saturday, April 9 at the Student Union to bring awareness to critical issues in higher education for young black men. With expected attendance of more than 1,000, the summit will id…

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    Are Poor, Minority Kids Unqualified for Academic Success? How a ‘Disadvantaged’ Dallas Neighborhood Created the Blueprint for Education Reform

     

    DALLAS, Feb. 17, 2009 — According to statewide 2008 standardized test results, minority students in Texas rank dead last in vital education subjects like math, science, reading and writing. Add to that the devastating effects of poverty, and the statistics paint a not-so-pretty picture of the s…

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