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The nation's second-largest school district is investing in Black male students through a proven mentorship program that teaches leadership and life skills. The 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project now serves LAUSD students during Black History Month and beyond.
A Los Angeles school program is helping thousands of Black students reach college by providing counselors, HBCU trips, and culturally affirming support. Since 2021, the gap in college readiness between Black and non-Black students has narrowed from 8.1% to just 4.7%.
Middle and high school students at Waverly School in Pasadena turned Black History Month into a vibrant celebration, leading their own presentations on influential creators and changemakers. The student-driven event showcased deep research on literature, art, fashion, and music that shaped American culture.
A Pennsylvania credit union is putting $6,000 toward the future of local students pursuing higher education. Two scholarships are now open for high schoolers planning any post-secondary path this fall.
SELCO Community Credit Union is opening applications for nearly $80,000 in scholarships for Oregon students, including high schoolers, vocational learners, and adults returning to finish their degrees. The program reflects a teacher-founded credit union's 90-year commitment to education.
Middle schoolers learned college prep skills and leadership through interactive workshops featuring a teen chef's "leadership burger" cooking demo. The fourth annual summit brought together Black students from across San Diego County to build confidence and plan their futures.
Chicago Public Schools is giving residents a second chance to join a committee focused on helping Black students thrive. The extended deadline ensures everyone has a fair shot to participate in shaping educational equity.
Superior Credit Union is opening applications for thirty $1,000 scholarships this spring, marking eight years of investing in student success. Since 2019, the foundation has awarded over $200,000 to help members pursue higher education.
Students, faculty, and staff at Fort Lewis College came together Monday for a unity march celebrating Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy. The Black Student Union organized the event to emphasize that creating positive change requires continuous community effort, not just one day of remembrance.
Nearly 230 students from Richmond area schools are breathing new life into Woodland Cemetery, a historic Black burial ground that earned National Register status this year. Their volunteer work honors a site designed to point north, recalling the direction enslaved people looked for freedom.
After 500 applications and a careful selection process, Chicago Public Schools has named 10 members to lead efforts improving outcomes for Black students. The committee will oversee a five-year plan aimed at creating lasting change in the district.
Seattle's Central District is hosting its annual Re:Union on Union block party featuring R&B legends Surface, local soul food vendors, and a city-wide celebration of Black culture. The event honors the neighborhood's rich history while bringing together generations of families for a massive community gathering.
More than 60% of Florida students now perform at or above grade level in reading and math, with Black and Hispanic students from low-income families making even bigger gains than their wealthier peers. The turnaround comes from a new real-time testing system that helps teachers catch struggles early instead of waiting until year's end.
Despite legal challenges, Chicago Public Schools is reopening applications for a committee dedicated to closing achievement gaps for Black students. The initiative aims to tackle educational disparities through community-driven policy guidance.
SAFE Credit Union is giving $25,000 to ten Northern California students pursuing their education dreams, whether at community college, trade school, or university. The program has now awarded over $225,000 to students across 13 counties in nearly 25 years.
Union College field hockey players are proving excellence extends beyond the field, with 11 student-athletes earning national academic honors this year. Three players achieved near-perfect GPAs while helping their team make history.
Teamsters Local 25 just handed out its largest scholarship class ever, giving $74,000 to 37 children and grandchildren of union members. Among the winners is Rachel Albernaz, a Bristol-Plymouth tech school graduate heading to college this fall.
The University of Wisconsin is transforming Black History Month with a fresh theme that celebrates Black love in all its forms. From symbolic weddings to art showcases, students designed a month of joy-centered events that break away from trauma-focused narratives.
University Credit Union just handed out $25,000 in scholarships to four exceptional students who are making a difference in their communities. The financial cooperative also honored a retiring board chair by naming a new scholarship after her.
SELCO Community Credit Union is opening applications for $77,500 in scholarships aimed at traditional, nontraditional, and vocational students across Oregon. The program reflects a modern approach to education funding that reaches far beyond typical high school seniors.
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