Education, the Great Equalizer
August 1st, 2012
Written by D. A. Barber in Education, the Great Equalizer, Latest News with 0 Comments
In the wake of Education Secretary, Arne Duncan’s recent testimony to the Senate Appropriations subcommittee on Education, Labor, Health and Human Services, regarding the automatic cuts included in the 2011 Budget Control Act - taking effect in January 2013 - could mean the slashing of billions of dollars in education grants, resulting in “tens of thousands of teacher layoffs,” President Barack...
March 12th, 2012
Written by D. A. Barber in Education, the Great Equalizer, Latest News with 0 Comments
The United States is a melting pot that continues to draw people from all ethnic backgrounds to its shores in pursuit of the “American Dream.” Many of these latest newcomers arrive as students and their first encounter with American culture – both good and bad - is on a college campus. And sometimes these campuses are recognized internationally for their efforts at getting it right.The University...
February 15th, 2011
Written by Mary Castillo in Education, the Great Equalizer with 0 Comments
Editors Note: President Barack Obama awards the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Sylvia Mendez and 14 other Americans who have made invaluable contributions. USARiseUp congratulates all the recipients for their life-long work to improve humanity. USARiseUp is especially pleased to bring to the forefront this article that featured her story last year. Sylvia Mendez, 73, keeps hundreds of letters...
March 17th, 2010
Written by Janice S. Ellis Ph.D. in Education, the Great Equalizer with 0 Comments
Lamenting the dysfunctional state of many of our nation’s public schools has been a perennial refrain for decades. However, to fix what is wrong will require courageous decisions implemented by communities across the country, despite strong resistance.
Fortunately, some public schools are producing students who demonstrate high academic achievement, and can compete not only with peers here in...
February 19th, 2010
Written by David Wolfford in Education, the Great Equalizer with 0 Comments
On the northern shore of the Ohio River in Cincinnati, stands the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. Opened in 2004, the massive 158,000 square-foot facility educates visitors about slavery and parallel injustice issues. The Center houses slavery and abolition exhibits as well as theaters presenting informative documentaries and programs relevant to past and present human rights...
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