Education News – Caribbean Life

Caribbean-American Democratic Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke addresses a town hall meeting at George Wingate High School Auditorium in Brooklyn on Jun. 16, 2025.

Jeffries, Clarke denounce ‘terroristic threats’ against HBCUs

By Nelson A. King

NYS Senator Kevin Parker celebrates 18th Annual Harvest back-to-school fest

By Tangerine Clarke

Attorney General Letitia James is challenging Nassau County’s trans sports ban.

James secures major victory in education funds

By Nelson A. King

New York Attorney General Letitia James.

AGs win court order stopping dismantling of Department of Education

By Nelson A. King

Mayor Eric Adams speaks at the Billie Holiday Theatre in Restoration Plaza on July 28, 2022 in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn borough in New York City

Mayor Adams celebrates 120 years of career, technical education at NYC public schools

By Nelson A. King

Dr. Anthony E. Munroe, left, with Dr. David A Thomas.

BMCC, Morehouse College strengthen partnership with new pipeline opportunities

By Nelson A. King

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Helping students with disabilities pay for college

By StatePoint

six people standing in business attire at event about the digital divide in NYC

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Industry experts discuss bridging the digital divide in NYC

University of the West Indies Vice Chancellor, Sir Hilary Beckles.

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UWI going global – International School for Development Justice

By Dawn Plummer

Many colorful school supplies and backpack arranged on blue background

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Here’s where to get free backpacks in NYC before first day of school Sept. 5

Group of diverse young students standing together in classroom

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What NYC public school parents need to know for the new school year

BMCC President Dr. Anthony E. Munroe, left, signs agreement with Prof. Colin Gyles, CD, UCC president, flanked by officials

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BMCC, UCC sign agreement for ‘knowledge exchange, cultural enhancement’

By Nelson A. King

Students showcasing their culture at the BMCC Commencement.

BMCC’s 59th Commencement showcases cultural package, recognizes achievement and exhibits jubilation

By Nelson A. King

Equal Opportunity Schools' Equity Award winning school representatives, during the ceremony on June 5.

Brooklyn schools receive top honors for work to expand AP Courses citywide

By Milette Millington

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UWI, University of Botswana sign Collaborative Agreement

By Dawn Plummer

Students of Hunter College gather around a laptop.

Don’t let FAFSA troubles derail your college dreams

By Félix V. Matos Rodríguez

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