RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam announced Monday, June 24, that the state policy boards for elementary, secondary, and post-secondary education have approved 53 new teacher preparation programs and 25 new degrees that will allow graduates to become teachers after earning four-year degrees in education. “We must remain focused on meeting the growing needs of our public education … Continue reading
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Editorial: It’s time for $50,000 in student debt cancellation for 42 million Americans and universal free college
An editorial by Elizabeth Warren Growing up, my dream was to become a teacher. And I knew that if I wanted to teach, I had to get a college degree. I managed to get a college scholarship, but then things turned upside down. The first boy I ever dated swooped back into my life and … Continue reading
Generation Z feels far less prepared to enter workforce than previous generations
Ellucian, a provider of software and services built to power higher education, published findings of its survey “Credential Clout: How Higher Ed Can Prepare for an Evolving Job Market.” The survey, conducted in the U.S. by Wakefield Research, queried 500 students currently enrolled in a college or credential program aged 18-45, and 500 recruiters and … Continue reading
UNCF issues first ever State of HBCUs Address, launches HBCU Congressional Honor Roll
Institutional leaders, elected officials, advocates and other supporters of the nation’s historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) were in attendance for the United Negro College Fund’s (UNCF) inaugural State of the HBCU Address, which put forth a comprehensive legislative agenda for Congressional members to further support HBCUs and their capacity to be engines of socioeconomic … Continue reading
Can activities on campus be the cause of stress?
An editorial by Cherna Frederick-Brown Here at Norfolk State University, we have many activities that take place on campus, such as fraternities, sororities, marching band, ROTC, and many more. Having activities on campus is amazing because it gives students the chance to be able to express themselves, and show off their skills, and even be given … Continue reading
Talks begin to rewrite rules protecting students from fraud
WASHINGTON (AP) — Education Department officials opened formal negotiations on Monday to rewrite federal rules meant to protect students from fraud by colleges and universities. The talks with university representative and student advocates are taking place as the department faces criticism for delaying consideration of tens of thousands of loan forgiveness claims from students who … Continue reading
US stocks head lower as health care companies plunge
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are falling Friday as investors worry that health care product companies will see their industry shaken up by Amazon. That’s hurting health care companies, and energy companies are also lower. Media companies and retailers are rising. Stocks have risen for eight weeks in a row, their longest run in … Continue reading
Gov. McAuliffe announces recipients of the Inaugural Governor’s Awards for Excellence and Innovation in Education
~ Virginia recognizes outstanding individuals, schools, programs, and partnerships ~ RICHMOND – Governor McAuliffe announced Friday, Oct. 27, the first recipients of the Governor’s Award for Excellence and Innovation in Education. This new initiative recognizes outstanding educators and leaders, schools, divisions, and community partners across five categories: closing the achievement gap, community partnerships and collaboration, innovation in education, … Continue reading
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Apply now for spring staff positions!
Attention all writers, photographers, and graphic designers…we need you! The Spartan Echo is accepting applications now for all editor positions. Student editors will serve during the spring 2018 semester and may receive a performance grant for their service. Amounts vary by position and funding availability. And be forewarned: work will be necessary during the winter break to adhere … Continue reading
Applications now being accepted for State Department’s Critical Language Scholarship Program
The U.S. Department of State’s Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program is a fully-funded intensive overseas language and cultural immersion program for U.S. undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at U.S. colleges and universities. Students spend eight to ten weeks abroad studying one of 14 critical languages: Arabic, Azerbaijani, Bangla, Chinese, Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Persian, Punjabi, Russian, Swahili, … Continue reading
‘You are my slave:’ School ends Civil War dress-up activity
KENNESAW, Ga. (AP) — School officials say there will be no more Civil War-related student dress-up activities at a Georgia elementary school after its “Civil War Day” sparked conflict among students, parents and others. Big Shanty Elementary School last month invited fifth-graders to dress up as characters from the war. The mother of a 10-year-old … Continue reading
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President and CEO Eddie N. Moore, Jr. bids NSU farewell
Norfolk State University President and CEO Eddie N. Moore, Jr. announced his retirement Monday, Sept. 25. The Spartan Echo student newspaper of NSU sat down with him on Friday, Oct. 6, to tape this interview. Continue reading
“Super senior” strikes back
An editorial by Raeza Hoover I didn’t initially come to Norfolk State to further my education. I came to get away from my mother’s rules and curfews. I had no idea how naïve and sheltered I was. At 18 years old, I confused irresponsibility with adulthood like many others before me…bless my poor heart. We … Continue reading
