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Historically Underfunded HBCUs Desperate for Aging, Subpar Infrastructure Repairs

Historically Underfunded HBCUs Desperate for Aging, Subpar Infrastructure Repairs

by Courtney Degen | Oct 7, 2021 | Education, Featured

WASHINGTON — Some historically Black colleges and universities “are crumbling,” said Glenda Glover, president of Tennessee State University, stressing the need for more funding to support HBCUs on Wednesday. Appearing before the Higher Education and Workforce...
Masking Debate Dominates House Hearing on Reopening Schools

Masking Debate Dominates House Hearing on Reopening Schools

by Courtney Degen | Sep 29, 2021 | Education

WASHINGTON—Lawmakers and a variety of experts debated the best practices for reopening schools on Wednesday, agreeing on the necessity of sending students back into classrooms but disagreeing on masking. Testifying before the House Committee on Education and Labor’s...
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