Educational Testing in America
Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings talked about the importance of high-quality assessments in helping students and schools improve under the No Child Left Behind Act. She answered que…
249 viewsSecretary of Education Margaret Spellings talked about the importance of high-quality assessments in helping students and schools improve under the No Child Left Behind Act. She answered que…
249 viewsA hearing was held on the future of historically black colleges and universities. Topics included the financial challenges facing traditionally black colleges and universities, the need for …
420 viewsThe 2005 National Historically Black College and University (HBCU) Conference was held to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of the signing of the first Presidential Executive Order on HBCUs w…
156 viewsThe 2005 National Historically Black College and University (HBCU) Conference was held to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of the signing of the first Presidential Executive Order on HBCUs w…
265 viewsAfrican American veterans of the Korean Conflict were honored. Their role in that war was talked about, and President Truman’s desegregation order during that period. Music was provided…
776 viewsMorgan State School of Engineering hosted a town hall meeting on the history of African-American service in the military. Panelists talked about national security issues, focusing on African…
248 viewsThe Department of Education hosted a forum on initiatives to improve and expand educational programs at historically black colleges. Education Secretary Rod Paige spoke about President Georg…
174 viewsParticipants spoke to youth leaders about diversity and affirmative action programs in higher education. Among the topics they addressed were a recent Supreme Court case upholding affirmativ…
183 viewsJ. Terry Edmonds, spoke to an audience on his experiences as the first African American to serve as the presidential speechwriter. After his prepared remarks, he responded to comments and qu…
93 viewsVice President Gore spoke to supporters about his campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination. Among the issues he addressed were the economy, closing the “digital divide,” and educa…
73 viewsFormer Senator Carol Moseley-Braun (D-Illinois) spoke to the Honors Day Convocation at Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland. She spoke about events that occurred during the Civil W…
69 viewsAfter an event at the White House with President Clinton, several university presidents talked briefly with reporters. They talked about how their universities would help encourage student t…
100 viewsPresident Bill Clinton (D-Arkansas) spoke to graduates at Morgan State University about the challenges facing the U.S. in the next century, including race and technology. He announced his de…
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