Education News – Page 2 of 4 – Caribbean Life

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

AMNY

Industry experts discuss bridging the digital divide in NYC

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

Jamaica

UWI going global – International School for Development Justice

By Dawn Plummer

Many colorful school supplies and backpack arranged on blue background

AMNY

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

AMNY

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

Jamaica

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

Jamaica

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

Dr. Lisa Millsaps-Graham, third from left, front row, and Brooklyn Canarsie Lions Club President Jean Joseph, fourth from left, and Brooklyn Canarsie Lions.

Brooklyn

College and Vocational Career Fair seeks to address growing wealth gap in Brooklyn communities

By Nelson A. King

Mam-Yassin Sarr and Dr. Ansha Clement.

Brooklyn

Grenadian educator sows ‘seeds of curiosity, knowledge’ on maiden mission to The Gambia

By Nelson A. King

Current students on the team of the journalism publication at Queens Preparatory Academy, while they were visiting Columbia University.

Why journalism is a necessity for schools in communities of color

By Milette Millington

Gov. Kathy Hochul, joined by the state's Office of Mental Health Commissioner Ann Sullivan, announced "sweeping investments" in mental health services, especially for youth, in a press conference on Jan. 11, 2023.

Bronx Times

Gov. Hochul announces $50M to expand inpatient mental health care

Dr. Claudine Gay resigned amid heightened allegations of plagiarism in her scholarly work.

Harvard’s Haitian-American prez cites racism in resignation letter

By Nelson A. King

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Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company celebrates Lunar New Year at Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture

Jerry Lewis was sentenced in Queens Supreme Court to 25 years to life in prison for the murder of a 15-year-old Far Rockaway girl in 1992.

Virginia man sentenced for 1992 cold case murder of Far Rockaway girl: DA

Staten Island Councilmember David Carr, the only Republican member of the LGBTQIA+ Caucus, speaks at a stated meeting on Feb. 12.

LGBTQ Republicans stay silent on removal of Rainbow Flag from Stonewall National Monument

cops outside Brooklyn mall

Scores of cops patrol Brooklyn mall amid fears of TikTok-fueled mayhem day after Bronx mall riot