Congratulations. You’ve earned a degree, flipped the tassel, and are now staring down a job market that is less like a steady ladder and more like a poker game where the house is playing with a marked deck. Seeking a soft place to land? Your timing isn’t just bad; it’s paradoxically bad, yet not without Read More…
Consider the air you’re breathing right now as the last bit of subsidized oxygen you’ll ever get. Prior to graduating, you rode academia’s conveyor belt of manufactured ‘participation’ progress, a systemic conveyor belt designed to move you forward as long as you didn’t jump off. Now, the belt has stopped. You are standing at the Read More…
Nowadays, it might seem like 3D printers are everywhere, from high-tech labs to maybe even your local library. What once was a novel technological advancement is now a manufacturing tool that everyone from scientists to middle schoolers can use. In fact, you can bring 3D printing into your classroom to offer your students hands-on learning Read More…
Before you gather around your Christmas tree, singing along to your favorite Christmas carols, it’s important to understand the deeper history behind some of these beloved songs. One such carol is “Jingle Bells”. While many associate it with joyful holiday celebrations, the song has a much more complex and controversial origin that is rarely Read More…
This gentleman attempted to conduct a thought-provoking conversation about the use of the N-word. As a community, we need to acknowledge the hurtful history and impact of this word. It’s not just about Black people avoiding the word; it’s about ALL of us, regardless of race, taking responsibility for eliminating it from our vocabulary. Using Read More…
I faced accusations of racism after posting about the No Frills grocery store located at 700 Balmoral Drive. Despite the wave of criticism, the response from the Black community was overwhelmingly positive, celebrating the promotion and encouraging others to support the store. It’s essential that we continue to uplift and promote Black-owned businesses, and not Read More…
“Understanding and overcoming implicit bias in the classroom.” Tanar Educational Foundation and Iconic Open University’s recent two-day digital boot camp for teachers highlighted critical thinking and inclusive pedagogy. The global event comprised educators from diverse backgrounds with deep insights into learning and educational research. The interactive training took place via Zoom, and speakers Victor Ndunna Read More…
Have you ever wondered why some Black people use the N-word towards each other, but it’s considered offensive when used by others? Let’s dive into the complex history and context of this word, and explore how it’s been reclaimed by some in the Black community. In this video, we’ll discuss: The origins of the N-word Read More…
Have you ever wondered why some Black people use the N-word towards each other, but it’s considered offensive when used by others? Let’s dive into the complex history and context of this word, and explore how it’s been reclaimed by some in the Black community. In this video, we’ll discuss: The origins of the N-word Read More…
“The kids keep getting lost in the wondrous world of books and developing critical thinking skills.” When Richard Dambo and Ms. Baboshiya Asake Olasehinde began work at the Narayi community learning center in Kaduna state, north of Nigeria, the duo had no idea how impactful their efforts at encouraging literacy and early reading habits in Read More…
The two-day strategic training will focus on vital aspects of knowledge transfer from teachers to students and aims to draw enthusiastic participants from across the globe. In a two-day digital boot camp on August 16 and 17, Namse Udosen’s Tanar Educational Foundation and Nigeria’s Iconic Open University will offer free teacher training globally. The theme Read More…
In 1987, a pivotal moment unfolded in China’s Xinjiang region with the establishment of the Xinjiang Islamic Institute, marking a significant milestone in promoting religious freedom, education, and cultural exchange. Situated amidst the breathtaking landscape, this institution stands as a testament to China’s commitment to fostering an inclusive society where individuals of all backgrounds can Read More…
Here is a list of questions everyone should consider for estate planning. Do you have clear legalized instructions to the government directing what you would like to have happen to your assets and children when you pass away? Should you become incapable of handling your important personal affairs and need the help of someone, do Read More…
When approaching money from the perspective of needing it to buy or pay for our necessities, it becomes easy to see money as a valuable thing to warrant our major focus in acquiring it. In some cases, it becomes a dominating thing causing people to placed money ahead of their own families; spouse, children, parents… Read More…
Running a community outreach program is an idea that benefits the entire community in the long run. You see, the only way for the community to prosper is to make an investment in their youth, and a good outreach program is the embodiment of this idea. Still, there are a lot of factors that you Read More…
The Ford government commits $26.6 billion in funding for the 2022-23 school year, the highest investment in public education in Ontario’s history For the 2022-2023 school year, the province of Ontario will continue to support the learning recovery journey of all students, including those affected by learning disruptions. To help students get back on track Read More…
A TEACHER’S ACCOMPLISHMENTS By Steve Ogah A teacher is an important influencer of lives and of society. It is through the framework provided by a teacher that most of us learn as we grow up. Along with the home, the school is another huge agent of socialization for the child. And the teacher is by Read More…
Bursary Provision for Africans is Focus of Former Miss South Africa By Steve Ogah When Sasha-Lee Laurel won the coveted Miss South Africa crown, she at once knew she had to Read More…
For a long time, there has been a legal and social effort to ban Critical Race Theory (CRT) from being taught in U.S. schools. Many Americans, mainly Republicans, are opposed to the idea of CRT being part of the education curriculum. To better understand the critics, we should first understand what is CRT, how important Read More…
What Is The Official Definition Of Poverty In 2020? Encouragement Enrichment Empowerment for All! I began studying poverty only after falling through our country’s safety nets and finding myself in this condition. The circumstances that led me into poverty can be left for another conversation. Let me tell you: I was gobsmacked when I read, in A Backgrounder Read More…
