YOUNG AFRICAN-AMERICAN ACHIEVERS

The face of black success isn't limited to the fields that are occupied by Jay-Z, Beyonce and LeBron James. There are a multitude of young blacks who are achieving at a high level in science, math, classical music, chess and other knowledge-based areas and preparing to change society.  

                     Stephen R. Stafford II         Autum Ashante               Tony Hansberry II

Stephen entered Morehouse College at the age of 11 and picked up three majors. Now 16, he is currently studying computer science and mathematics. He will likely graduate at 17.

Autum was ridiculed by highly regarded conservatives at the age of 7 for writing a poem that highlighted the travesty of slavery. Autum never wavered and mastered languages such as Arabic, Swahili and Spanish. She scored 149 on the standard IQ test. At age 13, she was accepted into the University of Connecticut.

Tony used failure as inspiration. After he didn't place in the eighth grade science fair, Tony interned at Shands Hospital and developed a method of reducing the amount of time it takes to perform hysterectomies and potentially reducing the risk of complications after the procedure. He was honored for his contributions.

Making a Difference Through Teacher Diversity

Celebrate the accomplishments of the Regional Education Service Center's Minority Teacher Recruiting Alliance.  For more information and to register call (860) 524-4029.

May 23, 2013 - 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Plaza Hotel, Cromwell, CT

Visit Common Core State Standards Initiative for more information

http://www.corestandards.org/

THE STANDARDS

It should be clear to every student, parent, and teacher what the standards of success are in every school.

Teachers, parents and community leaders have all weighed in to help create the Common Core State Standards. The standards clearly communicate what is expected of students at each grade level. This will allow our teachers to be better equipped to know exactly what they need to help students learn and establish individualized benchmarks for them. The Common Core State Standards focus on core conceptual understandings and procedures starting in the early grades, thus enabling teachers to take the time needed to teach core concepts and procedures well-and to give students the opportunity to master them.

With students, parents and teachers all on the same page and working together for shared goals, we can ensure that students make progress each year and graduate from school prepared to succeed in college and in a modern workforce.

45 states and 3 territories have formally adopted the Common Core State Standards, Connecticut being one of them.

National PTA - everychld.onevoice

CT News Release

Mathematics Standards

English Language Arts Standards

CONNECTING STUDENTS TO
COLLEGE SUCCESS AND OPPORTUNITY

College Board promotes excellence and equity in education through programs for K-12 and higher education institutions, and by providing students a path to college opportunities, including financial support and scholarships. Also serves the education community through research and advocacy on behalf of students, educators, schools and colleges.

College Board is committed to increasing the number of students who earn a college degree and are prepared to succeed in the 21st century. College Board works with middle schools, high schools, community colleges, four-year colleges, policymakers and state education agencies to achieve this mission.  Visit College Board by clicking on the link below for more information.

http://www.collegeboard.org/

HBCU - BENEFITS . . . 

 

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Connecticut Colleges and Universities

Offering courses in African-American studies

  

Courses in African-American Studies

   Harvard University Announcement
No Tuition No Student Loans !

Harvard University announced that students from low-income families will not have to pay tuition. In making the announcement, former Harvard University President, Lawrence H. Summers stated, "When only ten percent of the students in elite higher education come from families in the lower half of the income distribution, we are not doing enough. We are not doing enough in bringing elite higher education to the lower half of the income distribution."

If you know of a family earning less than $60,000 a year with an honor student graduating from high school soon, Harvard University wants to pay the tuition. Students from low-income families can go to Harvard for free... no tuition and no student loans!

To find out more about Harvard offering free tuition for families making less than $60,000 a year, visit Harvard's financial aid website at: http://www.fao.fas.harvard.edu/ or call the school's financial aid office at (617) 495-1581.