Many of you know the rock star, Pat Scott, from the film. She was the School Homeless Liaison at Prosser who was featured in the film. We're saddened to learn that she was victim to the recent outrageous layoffs by Chicago Public Schools. Not onl ...
Posted Thursday, August 25th 2016 at 10:33AM
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We’re hitting the road for our sixth annual back-to-school bus tour, and earlier today we announced the eleven stops we’ll be making in seven states during the week of September 14. We’re really excited to be visiting the following locations:
•Woodl ...
Posted Thursday, August 25th 2016 at 10:14AM
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Inspired by Barack and Michelle Obama’s first date, SOUTHSIDE WITH YOU recounts the eventful summer day in 1989 when a young law firm associate named Barack Obama (Parker Sawyers) tried to woo lawyer Michelle Robinson (Tika Sumpter) during a daylong ...
Posted Wednesday, August 24th 2016 at 1:36PM
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Press RELEASE!: "I Saw You In His Eyes" by Agnes B. Levine (ebook) is available for purchase NOW in the Amazon Kindle Store for $9.99 - https://www.amazon.com/I-Saw-You-His-Eyes-ebo…/…/ref=sr_1_1…!
This is a story of courage, humility, and triumph ...
Posted Wednesday, August 24th 2016 at 1:16PM
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Texas Southern University is proud to announce that Sekeia Wyatt, a third-year Thurgood Marshall School of Law student, and Kaleb Taylor, a Political Science major in his junior year, were recently selected as White House Initiative HBCU All-Stars fo ...
Posted Tuesday, August 23rd 2016 at 5:54PM
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Better Youth, a mentoring and creative development agency for urban youth ages 12-24 will host its “2nd Annual Real To Reel Global Youth Film Festival” from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Los Angeles Film School.
The festival will screen a diverse slate of f ...
Posted Monday, August 22nd 2016 at 2:17PM
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As part of the One Million Backpack campaign, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Omicron Tau Omega chapter, hosted a Back to School Drive at Prospect Park on August 11, 2016. In conjunction with Hodges Communications Group, Good Clean Fun and ...
Posted Monday, August 22nd 2016 at 1:15PM
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WASHINGTON, DC — In this week's address, President Obama commemorated the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service and encouraged Americans to "Find Your Park." First Lady Michelle Obama and Mrs. Laura Bush are serving as honorary ...
Posted Saturday, August 20th 2016 at 12:29PM
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I started my company three months ago. Each day I have been working towards getting businesses on board, and it was only two days ago that I had my third potential client meeting. Getting the product right and then convincing a large orga ...
Posted Saturday, August 20th 2016 at 12:18PM
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HOT OFF THE PRESS!
Pres. Obama discusses becoming a GLOBAL leader,
H&HS Sec. Sylvia Burwell on Social Media and the Zika Virus, USDE Sec. Dr. John King Announces Grant Competition, Nation-At-A-Glance Featuring FEMA, and much more inside!
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Posted Saturday, August 20th 2016 at 12:03PM
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Students in Montgomery, Elmore & Lowndes Counties Will Benefit From the TRIO Program Grant
Alabama State University will help 729 students at 10 schools in Montgomery, Lowndes and Elmore Counties graduate from high school and prepare for a colleg ...
Posted Friday, August 19th 2016 at 6:31PM
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Alabama State University athletic fans will have a chance to meet and greet the ASU Hornets student-athletes from a variety of sports, which includes volleyball, soccer, cross country and football at the annual ASU Fan Day set for Saturday, Aug. 27, ...
Posted Friday, August 19th 2016 at 6:28PM
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Today, Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson is visiting Baton Rouge to meet with state and local officials and review ongoing response and recovery efforts in areas affected by severe flooding. While in Baton Rouge, Secretary Johnson is parti ...
Posted Thursday, August 18th 2016 at 8:32PM
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Family and Community Engagement
ParentCamp: Improving Literacy Outcomes
The U.S. Department of Education is celebrating the first anniversary of ParentCamp with a focus on improving literacy outcomes for all students. This ParentCamp offers ...
Posted Thursday, August 18th 2016 at 12:50PM
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The U.S. Department of Education and the first lady's Reach Higher Initiative have partnered with Better Make Room to help us reach students where they are at and inspire them to go on to pursue a postsecondary degree. We invite you to learn about ...
Posted Thursday, August 18th 2016 at 12:04PM
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Have you ever wondered about pursuing a federal career? Are you interested in public service? Would you like to gain valuable work experience and help move the needle on education issues in this country?
The Department of Education may have oppo ...
Posted Wednesday, August 17th 2016 at 12:51PM
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Today, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) is inviting eight selected partnerships between institutions of higher education and non-traditional providers to participate in the EQUIP (Educational Quality through Innovation Partnerships) experiment.
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Posted Wednesday, August 17th 2016 at 12:03PM
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"An essential resource."
Temple Grandin, author of Thinking in Pictures and
The Autistic Brain
"This book is long overdue."
Laurie Mawlam, Executive Director, Autism Canada
"... a 'must read' book for all practition ...
Posted Wednesday, August 17th 2016 at 11:52AM
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TSU president, students and alumni pitch in to welcome new students
The class of 2020 at Texas Southern University (#TxSU2020) arrived on campus August 14 for move-in day. New Tigers and their parents were greeted by President Dr. Austin Lane, TSU ...
Posted Tuesday, August 16th 2016 at 5:23PM
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It's that time again! For parents of children with special needs, “back to school” means the start of a new IEP advocacy year. Here are some tips to keep in mind:
"Back to School" Supplies for Parents
(1) New spiral book. Get a new spiral no ...
Posted Tuesday, August 16th 2016 at 12:31PM
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iT'S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN. LET EVERY PARENT STAND UP AND TAKE A BOW BECAUSE ONLY FOUR MORE WEEKS UNTIL BACK-TO-SCHOOL!!! --YIPPIE!!
Well, the start of school brings a lot of changes—new teachers, new schedules and new school demands. Plannin ...
Posted Tuesday, August 16th 2016 at 12:20PM
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CHILMARK, Mass., Aug 15 (Reuters) - Declaring he was tired of talking about Donald Trump, President Barack Obama urged Democrats on Monday not to grow too confident about their prospects in the 2016 election despite Hillary Clinton's strong position ...
Posted Tuesday, August 16th 2016 at 11:44AM
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HAVE YOU CHECKED OUT THE HAPPINESS JOURNEY, LATELY?
LEARN MORE here!: https://www.pinterest.com/levine…/i-saw-you-in-his-eyes-iii/
AND BE HAPPY!
Please share tis with all your family, friends, neighbors, community, Interfaith Leaders, ...
Posted Monday, August 15th 2016 at 11:58AM
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Did you know that in the 2012 Presidential election, 72% of polling places were not accessible and 57.2% of people with disabilities did not vote? Let's shatter those statistics in Maryland in November! Disability Rights Maryland has organized 2 Vo ...
Posted Monday, August 15th 2016 at 10:58AM
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Many newlyweds customarily invite God to the "Wedding" to meet the pastor, "Daddy and Momma's Expectations" but at the first sign of a "Storm" their marriage usually crumbles into divorce. Our 41yrs of marriage has lasted because we invited God to re ...
Posted Sunday, August 14th 2016 at 11:03PM
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