Education

Our street team correspondent, DNA, asked children what is the best part of going back to school, and what makes a great teacher! 

Young Black scholars face constant pressure at school, but here are a few things you can do as a parent to ensure they have the best school year ever. The post Empowering Black Students For Success: 10 Back-To-School Confidence Boosters appeared first on NewsOne.

Residents of other states can soon get in-state tuition at Coppin State University. The university announced that new, full-time undergraduate degree-seeking students from more than 30 states and U.S. territories can attend the school at in-state prices. This will be effective next Fall of 2024. The University System of Maryland Board of Regents approved the […] The post Coppin State University To Offer In-State Tuition To Out-Of-State Students appeared first on 92 Q.

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Due to the lack of a definitive state budget, the approval occurred outside of the standard budget cycle.

College move-in is a memorable and exciting experience for students. However, for the most seamless and stress-free experience, it helps to prepare in advance. Take the time to plan and ask for help from your family and friends in advance so you can move-in and get settled like a pro. Below are a few tips […] The post 5 Essential Tips For College Move In Day appeared first on 92 Q.

MCPS is set to launch an improved sports medicine program for the upcoming school year.

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Congrats! You’ve gotten your new college student through high school…now it’s time to tackle the college drop off! Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. (Terms and conditions). Your summer has likely been filled with triple checking your kid’s dorm checklist, but have you put much […]

As the summer transitions into fall, we welcome the back-to-school season with this list of staples your child needs in their wardrobe.

Michael Jeffery lost two jobs and his home during the pandemic. He was forced to sleep under a bridge in the Navy Yard neighborhood for two years where he braved the hash winter and hot summers. The post D.C. Man Graduates High School Valedictorian After Living In Tent For Two Years appeared first on NewsOne.

Republicans and  Glenn Youngkin are making it difficult for Black teachers to gain the necessary licensure to teach in the state of Virginia. The post Republicans Just Made It Harder To Be A Black Teacher In Virginia appeared first on NewsOne.

Combined, student loan borrowers owe around $34.5 billion which ranks DC at #1, Maryland #2 and Virginia as #4. Shocking? Maybe not.

On Friday, the Biden Administration announced that it plans to automatically forgive $39 billion in student debt for 804,000 borrowers.