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African Genesis Institute: Educating By Experience

Mar 11, 2016 11:10AM

Ali and Helen Salahuddin saw the need to provide an avenue to educate young African Americans and Latinos in 1996, so they founded the African Genesis Institute. Their mission is "to teach African American and Latino youth, ages 7-14, their correct history concerning their ancestry and ancestral homes." It is also designed to build "the self-esteem of the students, improve their academic and financial literacy, promote a healthy lifestyle and encourage entrepreneurship."

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Life After College Graduation

Mar 11, 2016 10:37AM ● By Magdaline Biawogei

Magdaline Biawogei interviewed six graduates about their hopes and expectations: Adedoyin A. Otolorin, Summer Kollie, Abena Nyarko (Adoma), Sandra C. Buruzie, Sametta G. Karmo and Felicia A. Henry.

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Technology 102: Free Online Business Courses

Mar 10, 2016 04:09PM

The Internet is now the 21st Century vehicle for learning reducing the need to physically go to a classroom. In the previous career of this writer, my employer was the Learning Department for the U.S. Division of Deloitte Touche Tomatsu. In 2004, we had 16,000 users connected to the system. Deloitte used the e-learning platform to "on-board" new employees and disseminate information that could benefit their clients and enhance the brand. We had the pleasure of rolling out the system to Deloitte worldwide with 135,000 employees.

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The 21st Century Business Starts With Education

Mar 10, 2016 04:04PM ● By Nicole Newman

As I look into the future, I see many jobs that require computer expertise and I see many future adults who do not have those skills. As alumni of the Philadelphia public school system, I am sad to say that cyber charter schools beat brick and mortar public school by a wide margin. My 9 year old daughter has been in cyber charter schools 5 out of the last 6 years since kindergarten. A cyber charter programs offers its students FREE computers (laptops even!), FREE internet access (saving families $40.00 a month) and FREE learning tools to prepare their students for the 21st century.

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