Poverty and Disadvantage Hurts Boys More Than Girls
Boys in the U.S. are falling behind, but boys in disadvantaged homes, or who are black or Latino, have an even harder time than their sisters, studies show.
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[Passion to Purpose] Matt Augustin, Social Strategist
Name: Matt Augustin Profession: Social Strategist at DigitasLBi in Chicago, Social Strategist for Marcus Graham Project, CEO of The Kamikaze Experience LLC, and Event Manager for MAFA Chicago Age? 25...
Entrepreneur Creates Storybook Apps to Represent More Children of Color
Ameka Ali talks building an interactive educational application development company that teaches science and joy to children.
Facebook Launches TechPrep to Improve Diversity in Tech
TechPrep shows parents and students what programming is, why it's important, and what sort of jobs are available for those who can code. It guides people to resources to get started— everything from classes to college prep.
NUL National Higher Education Summit to Focus on Equity, Affordability
By every measure, the nation’s higher education system is failing the nation’s poor and minorities, leaving the most vulnerable communities behind. College completion rates for students of color are abysmal: Barely 40% of black students and barely half of Hispanic students complete four-year degree programs within six years of enrollment, compared with more than 60% of white students.
