AMES, Iowa – Sara Nelson did not even have to ask the question. She only had to look around the room at all the smiles or listen to the flurry of ideas students were sharing to know the science and ...

Black Girls Stay Lit aims to encourage girls in grades 9 through 12. An after school and summer program aimed at encouraging and supporting Black girls and gender-expansive youth through reading and ...

Youth are getting exposed to activism this summer through LIT's summer institute program, Civics Black Hogwarts, a political education and civic action program for young people, Milwaukee Neighborhood ...

The school system has been and continues to fail Black students. It starts at a young age and permeates nearly every dynamic in the educational system. Racial bias in teachers toward Black students ...

CHICAGO -- A local non-profit organization is working to encourage kids to read more through their free "LIT" programs that provide books highlighting Black characters. The idea behind Young, Black & ...

This year’s theme is “Advancing Literacy in the Digital Age” Sept. 8 marks International Literacy Day, which aims to highlight the importance of reading and writing abilities in individuals globally.

The Literacy First tutoring program is set to expand again for the 2025–2026 school year. "Hamilton County Schools, in partnership with Chattanooga 2.0 and others, aims to reach even more students, ...