Education
Early Childhood Education For All
In his State of the Union Address earlier this month, President Obama called for universal early childhood education – a proposal that the National Urban League long has supported.
The availability of early learning opportunities for children is a significant predictor of the level of achievement students will achieve throughout their academic career. Early interventions for the youngest learners help to promote and ensure the economic health of our nation’s future leaders. Click here to learn more about the National Urban League’s 8-Point Plan To Educate, Employ and Empower.
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The Root: Black Leaders on Education: But, the Urban League's chief asks, are we willing to invest in our kids?
Black Leaders on Education: But, the Urban League's chief asks, are we willing to invest in our kids?
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Education Is the 21st-Century Liberator
The Root: Education Is the 21st-Century Liberator
Black Leaders on Education: UNCF's chief notes today's freedom struggle, 150 years after slavery.
By: Michael Lomax
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Greatness Starts Before Grade School
The Root: Greatness Starts Before Grade School
Black Leaders on Education: How the NAACP's president proposes closing the racial gap in education.
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Jobs Rebuild America Campaign
National Urban League launches Jobs Rebuild America campaign.
For Poor, Leap to College Often Ends in a Hard Fall
New York Times: For Poor, Leap to College Often Ends in a Hard Fall
GALVESTON, Tex. — Angelica Gonzales marched through high school in Goth armor — black boots, chains and cargo pants — but undermined her pose of alienation with a place on the honor roll. She nicknamed herself after a metal band and vowed to become the first in her family to earn a college degree.
Urban League's Program Gives Dropouts a Taste of College
Orlando Sentinel: Urban League's Program Gives Dropouts a Taste of College
Cordaro Norwood made it to 12th grade before being expelled. Yolanda Martinez dropped out in the 11th grade. Norwood is 22 and has never held a steady job. Martinez, 21, works as a seasonal, part-time employee at an amusement park. Read more »
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