The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) expresses deep concern and profound disappointment in the US Supreme Court’s decision to end affirmative action as we know it in the college admissions process.
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CBCF President & CEO to Lead Inaugural Japan Study Abroad Delegation
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Incorporated (CBCF) today announced its partnership with the Embassy of Japan in the creation of a new study abroad experience for college students.
Read MoreFilling the Gap: Why America Needs More Company Buy-In to Build its Apprenticeship Model
In September, I attended an informational event about Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education in the U.S.
Read MoreHow Innovation Must Be Part of the Solution to Address Income Inequality and Racial Tension
Few Research & Development (R&D) grants go to Minority Serving Institutions in America. It’s time for that to change as part of a solution to America’s ongoing racial divide.
Read MoreBrown V. Board of Education: 61 Years Later & the Implications of All Deliberate Speed
May 17, 2015 marks the 61st anniversary of the groundbreaking decision rendered in Brown V. Board of Education.
Read MoreCBCF Joins CBC on New 2020 Tech Launch
A. Shuanise Washington, president and chief executive officer of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Incorporated (CBCF), today announced that the CBCF joined the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Tech 2020 initiative, a taskforce formed to identify strategies and best practices for including more African Americans in careers in science technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
Read More“CBCF Perspectives” OPINION: CBCF Remembers the 61st Anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education
In May, the CBCF takes a moment to acknowledge the historic Brown v. Board ruling that ended the legal foundation for discrimination on May 17, 1954.
Read MoreTen To-Dos for Parents on the 100th Day of School
In classrooms all over the nation, elementary school students will soon be celebrating the 100th Day of School! By the 100th day of school, students are 100 days smarter, 100 days older and have learned (hopefully) more than 100 new things.
Read MoreImproving Learning and Development Outcomes: The Importance of Family Involvement
Three decades of research has demonstrated that quality family involvement coupled with high expectations improves student learning, behavioral and developmental outcomes.
Read MoreWhat Makes a High-Quality Early Learning Program?
Much of a child’s brain development occurs during the earliest years of life, setting the stage for future cognitive, social, and emotional development.
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