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Archive for September, 2009

High-Quality Early Childhood Education a Step Closer for All

Written by Miami Urban League on 23 September 2009
High-Quality Early Childhood Education a Step Closer for All

Marc H. Morial President and CEO National Urban League – A few weeks ago, the nation’s 50 million public school children returned to the classroom. According to the U.S. Department of Education, this included a record 3.8 million kindergarteners. While we should be pleased that enrollments are up, we cannot ignore the fact that, if Full Article

ULGM students get 'cool gear for the school year'

Written by Miami Urban League on 18 September 2009
ULGM students get 'cool gear for the school year'

September 14, 2009 – More than 60 deserving students who participate in Urban League programs in Miami-Dade and Broward enjoyed a $300 shopping spree courtesy of the jason Taylor Foundation during the 2009 “Cool Gear for the School Year” program Students, celebrities, and Taylor and some of his Miami Dolphins teammates mingled Full Article

President urges students to stay in school, study

Written by Miami Urban League on 08 September 2009
President urges students to stay in school, study

President Barack Obama on Tuesday urged the nation’s students to stay in school, study hard, and take charge of their own futures. Full Article