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Analysis: 489 of 619 students at Kathryn Griffis Elementary School not on "college track" in 2023-24 school year
West DFW News - Texas
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July 4, 2025
Of the 619 students at Kathryn Griffis Elementary School in Caddo Mills, 489 (79%) weren’t on track for college in the 2023-24 school year, according to West DFW News' analysis of STAAR scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA). The TEA...
2023-24 School Year: What was most represented ethnicity in Echols County schools?
South Georgia Times
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July 4, 2025
Among the many ethnicities represented in Echols County schools, white was the most prevalent among Echols County students in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Georgia Department of Education. Of the 859 students attending Echols County...
Enrollment by Ethnicity: Black or African American largest represented group in Chickasaw County schools in 2023-24 school year
NE Mississippi News
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July 4, 2025
Dr. Lance Evans Mississippi Superintendent of Education | https://www.mdek12.org/sites/default/files/inline-images/dr._lance_evans_2.pngDr. Lance Evans Mississippi Superintendent of Education |...
Towns County: White students were most represented ethnicity in 2023-24 school year
Georgia Mountain News
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July 4, 2025
Among the many ethnicities represented in Towns County schools, white was the most prevalent among Towns County students in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Georgia Department of Education. Of the 923 students attending Towns County...
Mayor Eric Adams calls for Zohran Mamdani's Columbia University application to be released
WABC ABC 7 - New York
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July 4, 2025
NEW YORK (WABC) -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams is calling on Columbia University to release all records of Zohran Mamdani's admission application and investigate whether school policies had been violated in considering him as a student. The...
South Africa, Austria strengthen trade and economic relations
CNBC Africa
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July 4, 2025
In a momentous step towards fostering stronger diplomatic and economic relations, South Africa played host to the Austrian President, Alexander van der Bellen, and his delegation at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. This visit, recognized as an...
How many African American students were enrolled in Tuscola County schools in 2024-25 school year?
Thumb Reporter - Michigan
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July 4, 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 were 97 African American students enrolled in Tuscola...
2023-24 School Year: 84% of the 454 students at Godley Intermediate School not on "college track"
South DFW News - Texas
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July 4, 2025
Of the 454 students at Godley Intermediate School in Godley, 381 (84%) 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...
Prince Edward County Education: 3 Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander students enrolled in schools in 2023-24 school year
SC Virginia News
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July 4, 2025
Lisa Coons Virginia Superintendent of Public Instruction | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virginia_Superintendent_of_Public_Instruction#:~:text=Lisa%20Coons%20was%20appointed%20Virginia's,%2C%20effective%20March%2022%2C%202023.Lisa Coons Virginia...
The Power of Storytelling: Amplifying Voices on Tobacco Harm Reduction in Africa
The Masvingo Mirror
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July 4, 2025
In this last part of our three-part series on harm reduction, Dr Mercy Korir of Malawi espouses storytelling coupled with evidence. The Power of Storytelling: Amplifying Voices on Tobacco Harm Reduction in Africa CATHERINE MUROMBEDZI HEALTH...
There were 326 American Indian or Alaska Native students enrolled in Peoria Unified School District schools in 2024-25 school year
NW Valley Times - Arizona
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July 4, 2025
Peoria Unified School District Superintendent Kenneth Christopher Somers | Peoria Unified School DistrictPeoria Unified School District Superintendent Kenneth Christopher Somers | Peoria Unified School District There were 326 American Indian or...
Liberty Elementary District Education: 30 American Indian or Alaska Native students were enrolled in schools in 2024-25 school year
SW Valley Times - Arizona
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July 4, 2025
Litchfield Elementary District Superintendent Dr. Cort Monroe (2023) | Litchfield Elementary DistrictLitchfield Elementary District Superintendent Dr. Cort Monroe (2023) | Litchfield Elementary District There were 30 American Indian or Alaska...
Portuguese Africa
Mauritius Times
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July 4, 2025
Mauritius Times – 70 Years The brutality of Portuguese colonialism is well attested by independent writers who have visited these black spots By Peter Ibbotson There has been a lot of childish talk and thought about the tragedy of Congo....
Angélique Kidjo Becomes First African Honoured With Hollywood Walk Of Fame Star
The Will
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July 4, 2025
July 04, (THEWILL) — Music legend, Angélique Kidjo, has made history as the first African artist to earn a star on the iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame. The Beninese singer, a five-time Grammy winner, was among 35 names announced for the Walk of...
Report: 95% of the 620 students at Colonial Hills Elementary School not on "college track" in 2023-24 school year
San Antonio Standard - Texas
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July 4, 2025
Of the 620 students at Colonial Hills Elementary School in San Antonio, 589 (95%) weren’t on track for college in the 2023-24 school year, according to San Antonio Standard's analysis of STAAR scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA). The TEA...
Analysis: 298 of 467 students at Ft. Concho Elementary School not on "college track" in 2023-24 school year
Concho Valley News - Texas
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July 4, 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 467 students at Ft. Concho Elementary School in San Angelo, 298 (64%)...
Analysis: 2,710 of 3,567 students at United High School not on "college track" in 2023-24 school year
Laredo Times - Texas
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July 4, 2025
Of the 3,567 students at United High School in Laredo, 2,710 (76%) weren’t on track for college in the 2023-24 school year, according to Laredo Times' analysis of STAAR scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA). The TEA considers students to be...
Report: 61% of the 3,163 students at Johnson High School not on "college track" in 2023-24 school year
North San Antonio News - Texas
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July 4, 2025
Of the 3,163 students at Johnson High School in San Antonio, 1,929 (61%) weren’t on track for college in the 2023-24 school year, according to North San Antonio News' analysis of STAAR scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA). The TEA...
Analysis: 339 of 465 students at Wylie West Intermediate School not on "college track" in 2023-24 school year
Abilene Times - Texas
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July 4, 2025
Of the 465 students at Wylie West Intermediate School in Abilene, 339 (73%) weren’t on track for college in the 2023-24 school year, according to Abilene Times' analysis of STAAR scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA). The TEA considers...
Enrollment Analysis: African American students comprised 1.5% of Allegan County's student body in 2024-25 school year
Holland Reporter - Michigan
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July 4, 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 were 257 African American students enrolled in Allegan...