In 2006 former President George w. Bush signed an extension of the landmark education law called “No Child Left Behind”. One of the stipulations of the law was that consistently failing schools, that serve poor children, give those same students the option of a new school, or tutoring from private companies or other groups. This was going to get paid for with federal money; typically more than $1,800 per child in big cities. This would seem like a big deal in most instances except for the fact most parents and students were unaware of the programs……. Read More
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Spelling Bee Sets Austin abuzz
About 50 kids from eight schools competed in the second annual spelling bee taking place April 8-10. One winner who was definitely brightened up was Marteena Duckins, an 8-year-old, third-grader from Nash Elementary School who won a trophy and $100 savings bond
Read moreChicago Will Never Get the “Man”
This Article First Appeared in The Black Truth News Vol. 1 Issue 7 June 2010 Chicago sports teams relish the role as the number two city < Jarrod Horton Staff Writer
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Adolphina Goodwin, a diagnostic sonographer of 12 years, has always had the entrepreneurial spirit. Almost a year from the day she lost her job. Ms. Goodwin opened Precious Image Ultrasound in Orland Hills to provide
Read moreThe Power of Words
Austin students open up, get personal at poetry slam By: LA RISA LYNCH Article Reprint Tamara Lynch didn’t perform in a local poetry slam contest on Wednesday night for the money or the guaranteed job
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Jarrod Horton Staff Writer Besides obtaining material from your local library, there are many institutions throughout the nation that prepare potential students to take the GED. The process varies from state to state but the
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