Oasis Educational Foundation

10/28/2016

"Though I am an elementary school principal in Washington and do not know what it's like to run a country, I know what it's like to run a public school in our nation's capital."

Students of color need more teachers and leaders with whom they share a cultural background, writes Winston C. Cox.

10/24/2016

45 Ways to Support Struggling Readers: A Free Guide

Learning Ally - Together It's Possible

10/13/2016

The Fuller Cut barbershop in Ypsilanti, Michigan gives $2 discounts to kids who read books aloud to their barbers while they’re getting their hair done.

Kids are bookin' it to this shop, which houses only titles with black role models.

10/12/2016

One student will win a scholarship to cover all expenses to an HBCU of their choice, joining an impressive group of previous “Full Ride” Scholars.

The Tom Joyner Foundation's Full Ride scholarship program will cover all the expenses of one student planning to attend a Historically Black College and University (HBCU).

09/23/2016

Contrary to prevailing myth, parents of low socioeconomic status (SES) want to be involved in their high school students’ educations just as much as parents with higher incomes and more education, according to a national study of 1,006 parents funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

Contrary to prevailing myth, parents of low socioeconomic status (SES) want to be involved in their high school students' educations just as much as parent

09/19/2016

Here is more than 73 resources for parents! Be present and involved in your student's academic endeavors! http://bit.ly/MPParentResources

09/13/2016

Great job, Oluseun Taiwo!

A Northern Illinois University student spent the summer designing a custom prosthetic to help a young violinist achieve her dream.

09/09/2016

"One of the biggest problems facing international education is simply not having enough books to teach kids in developing countries how to read."

Christie Vilsack, senior advisor for international education at USAID, takes the TEDxFoggyBottom stage to explain how we can all help make a difference to improve education all around the world.

09/07/2016

"I could accept my working-class upbringing without the fear of being judged..."

Growing up on the South Side Chicago, I’ve seen many of my friends mourn the loss of a loved one—their best friends, classmates, brothers, fathers

09/06/2016

Kudos to LeBron James for helping to . Sharing your wealth and resources to assist 1,100 students in their academic goals is the epitome of commitment to our children's' futures! We salute you!

ByKyle Rooney Posted Aug 11, 2016 at 01:43pm Salute! Michael Jordan isn't the only basketball superstar donating millions of dollars this Summer. LeBron James has reportedly donated an unprecedented $41 million to put 1,100 Ohio kids through college. FORTY ONE MILLION! The remarkable offering is p...

09/02/2016

"Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself." — John Dewey