Education

Rice says ‘children of color’ are worst hit by failing schools

2008-11-03T13:10:03Z

LONG BEACH, Calif. (Special to the NNPA from the Los Angeles WAVE) — In an appearance before an annual gathering of powerful women, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said the failing American education system has become “the most pressing national security issue in this country right now.”

From Cradle to Prison Pipeline Summit at Dillard

2008-11-03T13:10:03Z

Recently, the Louisiana Children’s Defense Fund hosted a “From Cradle to Prison Pipeline Summit” where Marian Wright Edelman, the Defense Fund’s founder, served as keynote speaker. The event took place on the campus of Dillard University of New Orleans.

The Neighborhood Project - a mission of love, commitment and dedication

2008-10-27T13:00:13Z

What some call pride of place, New Orleanians call home. While others bemoan potholes, poverty and prison, New Orleanians celebrate the joie de vivre. It is not that New Orleanians are oblivious to their city's problems, it's just that they tend to live in the here and now because - as is often said - "Tomorrow is not promised."

SUNO to host international multicultural conference

2008-10-27T13:00:13Z

Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO) will serve as the host institution for the 18th Annual National Association for Multicultural Education (NAME, www.nameorg.org) International Conference. The conference will take place at the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel November 12-16 under the theme "Beyond Celebrating Diversity: ReACTivating the Equity and Social Justice Roots of Multicultural Education."

Benjamin Franklin High School Announces National Merit Scholars

2008-10-21T10:43:05Z

Benjamin Franklin High School is proud to announce the following students have earned recognition in the 54th annual National Merit Scholarship Program.