Posts Tagged with education

Posted by

Cochise

Dec 13, 2011 at 2:36 pm

Cochise

National

 

White Forbes Author Writes “If I Were A Poor Black Kid” Article

White Forbes Author Writes “If I Were A Poor Black Kid” Article

Gene Marks, a contributor to Forbes Magazine has written an article entitled “If I Were A Poor Black Kid.” The premise of the article is that despite economic and racial inequalities, education and  technology is the new equalizer.

Marks states that if he were a poor Black kid, he would utilize technology and attempt to get into private or charter schools and focus on academics. What Marks does not explain is if

Read More

Posted by

WTLC-FM 106.7

Oct 10, 2011 at 5:52 pm

WTLC-FM 106.7

National

 

NY Times Promotes Lies About African Americans And Technology

NY Times Promotes Lies About African Americans And Technology

I was in the middle of my Sunday ritual of reading the tech sections of various publications when I came across a story on the New York Times website that discussed the level of effectiveness of classroom software as a means to improve leaning opportunities for youth across the company.

I agree that this topic needs to be discussed but it needs to be discussed from a viewpoint that takes the children’s needs into effect instead of just looking at

Read More

Posted by

Cochise

Jul 19, 2011 at 2:53 pm

Cochise

National

 

UConn Says Whiz Kid Was Never Accepted, Dad Says Otherwise

UConn Says Whiz Kid Was Never Accepted, Dad Says Otherwise

NEW YORK — For weeks the media has been abuzz covering the story of Autum Ashante, a 13-year-old whiz kid who was accepted to the University of Connecticut, but later told by the university that her acceptance had been rescinded.

Last week, NewsOne reported that Josephine Minnow, a UConn alumna started a petition to get Autum reinstated at the institution, which is now signed by nearly 500 people.

However, UConn’s Communications Officer Michael

Read More

Posted by

WTLC-FM 106.7

Jul 14, 2011 at 5:12 pm

WTLC-FM 106.7

National

 

UConn Alumna Starts Petition To Reinstate 13-Year-Old Whiz Kid

UConn Alumna Starts Petition To Reinstate 13-Year-Old Whiz Kid

Two weeks ago, the University of Connecticut rescinded the acceptance of 13-year-old Autum Ashante, declaring her not “academically ready”— although she has an IQ test score of 149.

Autum’s father, Batin Ashante, was reportedly enraged by the university’s decision, calling it “B.S.” He told reporters that his daughter was “devastated.”

However, the Ashante’s weren’t the only ones outraged by such news.

Josephine Minnow, a University of Connecticut alumna, discovered Autum’s story and immediately responded.

“I

Read More

Posted by

Cochise

Jul 5, 2011 at 11:02 am

Cochise

National

 

University Of Connecticut Revokes Acceptance Of 13-Year-Old Girl

University Of Connecticut Revokes Acceptance Of 13-Year-Old Girl

BRONX — A 13-year-old Bronx prodigy was accepted to the University of Connecticut, however the university later called her father to rescind the offer, stating she is not academically ready.

Batin Ashante said his daughter, Autum, is devastated by the sudden news. The NY Daily News and a host of news agencies reported about Autum’s acceptance at the time, making her a blogosphere sensation.

Her father says UConn’s decision is “B.S..”

The NY Daily

Read More

Posted by

Cochise

May 31, 2011 at 5:03 pm

Cochise

National

 

Free?! Not So Fast: Public School Kids Pay To Learn

Free?! Not So Fast: Public School Kids Pay To Learn

Contrary to the belief that public education is free, schools across the nation are charging students fees for everything from basic courses like English and science, to electives like band and even for after-school sports.

The Week magazine goes by the numbers with a brief guide highlighting the trend:

$175

Registration fee for students in the Community Unit School District 200 in Wheaton, Ill.

$864

Extracurricular activities fee for students who

Read More

Posted by

Cochise

May 27, 2011 at 9:37 am

Cochise

National

 

San Francisco School Changes Name As A Stand Against Racism

San Francisco School Changes Name As A Stand Against Racism

A San Francisco elementary school recently shed its old name as stand against racism. Formerly named Peter Burnett elementary after the state’s first civilian elected governor and a known racist, school officials were prompted to remove Burnett’s name from the building.

Read More

Posted by

Cochise

May 21, 2011 at 6:51 pm

Cochise

National

 

Astrophysicist: Job Creation Relies On Better Math, Science Programs

Astrophysicist: Job Creation Relies On Better Math, Science Programs

African American astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson says the drivers of problem solving and job creation in the world depend on whether American students demand scientific literacy.

“Math needs better marketing,” deGrasse Tyson told CNN’s Soledad O’Brien during an intimate sit down on the subject of  math and science in American education.

Tyson’s interview is a part of CNN and O’Brien’s new series, “Don’t Fail Me: Education in America,”

Read More

Posted by

Cochise

May 20, 2011 at 5:36 pm

Cochise

National

 

First Black Female CEO: “We Lost Focus In American Schools”

First Black Female CEO: “We Lost Focus In American Schools”

Xerox CEO Ursula Burns, the first African American woman to head a Fortune 500 company, believes it is time to get back to basics when it comes to American schools.

“We took our focus away from excellence and performance and accountability,” Burns told CNN’s Soledad O’Brien about the dilemma of science and math education in American schools.

The interview is a part of CNN and O’Brien’s new series, “Don’t

Read More

Posted by

Cochise

May 19, 2011 at 1:06 pm

Cochise

National

 

Substitute Teacher Busted For Urinating In Classroom Trash Bin

Substitute Teacher Busted For Urinating In Classroom Trash Bin

GEORGIA– Coleman Eaton,  a 60-year-old substitute teacher, is accused of exposing himself to 30 students as he allegedly urinated in a classroom trash bin at Riverdale Elementary School.

Read More
Click for More