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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%)...
Many international agreements undermine Africa's interests - Falana
Punch
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July 4, 2025
Renowned human rights lawyer, Mr Femi Falana (SAN), has said that many international agreements imposed on Africa undermine the continent’s interests. Falana subsequently “Warned African leaders to be more cautious in signing international...
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...
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...
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...
Africa, don’t be fooled by growth statistics: The Zambia 6% ‘Success Story’ is a wake-up call
Joy FM
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July 4, 2025
I am African. I love this continent. I believe in its brilliance, its people, and its power. So when I hear that Zambia — a proud African nation — is projected to grow by 6% in 2025, I pause. The IMF calls it “progress.” Bloomberg calls it a...
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...
2023-24 School Year: 79% of the 874 students at Upland Heights Elementary School not on "college track"
Lubbock Times - Texas
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July 4, 2025
Of the 874 students at Upland Heights Elementary School in Wolfforth, 690 (79%) weren’t on track for college in the 2023-24 school year, according to Lubbock Times' analysis of STAAR scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA). The TEA considers...
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...
There were 8,703 African American students enrolled in Bristol County schools in 2024-25 school year
Bristol Reporter - Massachusetts
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July 4, 2025
A. Irvin Studley Elementary School 42 372 11.3% Abraham Lincoln School 96 687 14% Acushnet Elementary School 6 517 1.2% Albert F. Ford Middle School 6 403 1.5% Alfred J. Gomes School 94 623 15.1% Alice A. Macomber School 1 163 0.6% Amvet Boulevard...
Martin De Leon Elementary School: 81% of the 512 students not on "college track" in 2023-24 school year
North Coastal 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 512 students at Martin De Leon Elementary School in Victoria, 414 (81%)...
Ray High School: 88% of the 1,588 students not on "college track" in 2023-24 school year
Corpus Christi Sun - Texas
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July 4, 2025
Of the 1,588 students at Ray High School in Corpus Christi, 1,397 (88%) weren’t on track for college in the 2023-24 school year, according to Corpus Christi Sun's analysis of STAAR scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA). The TEA considers...
Africa’s Promise to Youth Versus the Reality on the Ground
Liberian Observer
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As a young Liberian, I often reflect on the past with a heavy heart and a questioning mind. What would it have been like to grow up during the darkest chapters of Liberia’s history—between 1989 and 2003—when civil unrest ravaged the nation,...
Enrollment Analysis: African American students comprised 1.8% of Lenawee County's student body in 2024-25 school year
South Michigan News
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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 249 African American students enrolled in Lenawee...
Analysis: 1,439 of 2,056 students at Smithson Valley High School not on "college track" in 2023-24 school year
San Antonio Corridor 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 2,056 students at Smithson Valley High School in New Braunfels, 1,439 (70%)...
Togo: Ministry of Higher Education Reviews Key Scientific Research and Innovation Program in Recent B2B meeting
Togo First
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Togo's Ministry of Higher Education presents results of the VaRRIWA project, promoting academic research and innovation in West Africa. The initiative has led to 14 key projects, including four in Togo, and generated 322 jobs, highlighting the...
Africa is the richest continent – Youth Ambassador
Joy FM
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July 4, 2025
Youth Ambassador for Peace and Development, Ambassador Alhaji Salamu Amadu, has said that Africa is the richest continent, not merely because of its natural resources, but due to its people and vast untapped potential. However, he cautioned that...
ECOWAS MP urges W/African nations to invest 30% budgets in education
Daily Trust
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July 4, 2025
The Chairman of the ECOWAS Parliament Committee on Health and Member of Parliament from Cabo Verde, Dr Orlando Pereiza Dia, has called on West African countries to allocate at least 30 per cent of their national budgets to education. He said such...
African Safari Wildlife Park offers free admission to military members
Marion County Now - Ohio
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July 3, 2025
PORT CLINTON, OH (CRAWFORD COUNTY NOW)—African Safari Wildlife Park will offer free admission to current U.S. military members and veterans from July 1-4. The special offer is a way to honor those who have served. “As we prepare to celebrate the...
Somali FM Inaugurates Somalia-Owned Embassy Premises in South Africa
Shabelle Media Network
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July 4, 2025
Pretoria, July 03, 2025 – The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.E. Mr. Abdisalam Abdi Ali, inaugurated today Somalia’s new embassy building in Pretoria, marking a key diplomatic milestone that coincides with the 65th...