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Africa on his back: Khaman Maluach’s journey from South Sudan to the Phoenix Suns
Cronkite News - Arizona
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July 15, 2025
The Suns’ Khaman Maluach runs up the court against the Washington Wizards in the second half of a 2025 NBA Summer League game at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 11, 2025 in Las Vegas. (Photo by Candice Ward/Getty Images) SCOTTSDALE – When Khaman...
Don faults overreliance on Western theories in African education
Punch
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July 15, 2025
A professor of Philosophy of Science, Logic and Critical Rationalism at Lagos State University, Oseni Afisi, has bemoaned the growing disconnect between African students and their cultural heritage, blaming it on the dominance of Western theories...
1 African American student enrolled in Schoolcraft County schools in 2024-25 school year
UP Gazette - Michigan
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July 15, 2025
Dr. Michael F. Rice Michigan superintendent of public instruction | https://radio.wcmu.org/Dr. Michael F. Rice Michigan superintendent of public instruction | https://radio.wcmu.org/ There was one African American student enrolled in Schoolcraft...
Anambra school wins UK innovation global competition
Punch
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July 15, 2025
In a world steadily awakening to the raw genius emerging from Africa’s soil, a private school in Anambra State, Myrtle Vine Academy, has carved its name in golden letters by winning the United Kingdom-organised ‘Global Schools Connect’ competition...
Report: 83% of the 480 students at Joshua High School Ninth Grade Campus not on "college track" in 2023-24 school year
South DFW News - Texas
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July 14, 2025
Texas State Board Of Education Chair Keven Ellis (2024) | twitter.com/KevenEllisDCTexas State Board Of Education Chair Keven Ellis (2024) | twitter.com/KevenEllisDC Of the 480 students at Joshua High School Ninth Grade Campus in Joshua, 398 (83%)...
2023-24 School Year: 80% of the 1,235 students at Lumberton High School not on "college track"
SE Texas Times
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July 15, 2025
Of the 1,235 students at Lumberton High School in Lumberton, 988 (80%) weren’t on track for college in the 2023-24 school year, according to SE Texas Times' analysis of STAAR scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA). The TEA considers students...
Report: 70% of the 913 students at Walnut Springs Elementary School not on "college track" in 2023-24 school year
Central Texas News
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July 15, 2025
Of the 913 students at Walnut Springs Elementary School in Dripping Springs, 639 (70%) weren’t on track for college in the 2023-24 school year, according to Central Texas News' analysis of STAAR scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA). The...
Keefer Crossing Middle School: 91% of the 1,255 students not on "college track" in 2023-24 school year
NW Houston News - Texas
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July 15, 2025
Of the 1,255 students at Keefer Crossing Middle School in New Caney, 1,142 (91%) weren’t on track for college in the 2023-24 school year, according to NW Houston News' analysis of STAAR scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA). The TEA...
Report: 81% of the 525 students at Joe Wright Elementary School not on "college track" in 2023-24 school year
Tyler Reporter - Texas
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July 15, 2025
Of the 525 students at Joe Wright Elementary School in Jacksonville, 425 (81%) weren’t on track for college in the 2023-24 school year, according to Tyler Reporter's analysis of STAAR scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA). The TEA considers...
Houston Elementary School: 82% of the 336 students not on "college track" in 2023-24 school year
South DFW News - Texas
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July 15, 2025
Of the 336 students at Houston Elementary School in Ennis, 275 (82%) weren’t on track for college in the 2023-24 school year, according to South DFW News' analysis of STAAR scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA). The TEA considers students...
How many Asian students were enrolled in Union Elementary District schools in 2024-25 school year?
PHX Reporter - Arizona
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July 16, 2025
Union Elementary District Superintendent Kristine Morris (2023) | Union Elementary DistrictUnion Elementary District Superintendent Kristine Morris (2023) | Union Elementary District There were 18 Asian students enrolled in Union Elementary...
100 Most Notable Peace Icons Africa appoints Bright K. Asiamah as Country Director of Ghana
Ghana Broadcasting Corporation
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July 15, 2025
By: Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Kigali played host to one of Africa’s most distinguished gatherings — the 100 Most Notable Africans Business & Leadership Summit from 4th to 6th July, 2025. This high-level event brought together transformational...
Ethiopia Kicks Off Regional Diplomacy Training for Young East African Diplomats
Ethiopian News Agency
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Addis Ababa, July 14, 2025 (ENA)— Ethiopia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs launched a regional training program for young diplomats from six East African countries, a move designed to strengthen regional cooperation and further the Pan-African...
Report: 88% of the 1,752 students at Nacogdoches High School not on "college track" in 2023-24 school year
Forest Country News - Texas
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July 15, 2025
Of the 1,752 students at Nacogdoches High School in Nacogdoches, 1,541 (88%) weren’t on track for college in the 2023-24 school year, according to Forest Country News' analysis of STAAR scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA). The TEA...
Analysis: 590 of 798 students at O'Dell Elementary School not on "college track" in 2023-24 school year
Collin Times - Texas
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July 15, 2025
Of the 798 students at O'Dell Elementary School in Celina, 590 (74%) weren’t on track for college in the 2023-24 school year, according to Collin Times' analysis of STAAR scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA). The TEA considers students to...
Chile may benefit from U.S. tariff on South African exports
Fresh Plaza
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July 15, 2025
Agricultural exports from Chile might see benefits due to a potential 30% tariff on South African fruit and wine exports to the United States. This tariff increase, announced by the Trump Administration, is contingent on South Africa's response by...
Report: 66% of the 852 students at Harmony School of Discovery - Houston not on "college track" in 2023-24 school year
West Houston News - Texas
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July 15, 2025
Of the 852 students at Harmony School of Discovery - Houston in Houston, 562 (66%) weren’t on track for college in the 2023-24 school year, according to West Houston News' analysis of STAAR scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA). The TEA...
Champaign Unit 4 School District sees record growth in AP Exam participation and success
Wand - Illinois
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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) - The Champaign Unit 4 School District has released the results for the 2024-2025 Advanced Placement (AP) Exam scores. The district reports significant growth in participation in AP exams, with consistently strong scores....
A need for US soybean meal in Africa
Brownfield Ag News
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News A need for US soybean meal in Africa A farmer-leader with the United Soybean Board says there’s a growing need for U.S. soybean meal in Africa. Shannon Tignor-Ellis tells Brownfield that Africa’s aquaculture industry is booming, growing at...
In Pictures: London Mayor, Khan, visits ‘Africa’s economic powerhouse’, Lagos
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 15, 2025
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has arrived in Lagos as part of a five-day trade mission to Africa and said the city is Africa’s economic powerhouse and cultural capital. Khan confirmed his presence in Nigeria on Tuesday through posts on his...