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UMD research team awarded $1.67 million for program aimed at reducing childhood bias

By Chloe Goldberg The National Institute of Health recently awarded a University of Maryland research team $1.67 million to support its work in reducing childhood prejudice through an online program administered to local elementary school students. The award allows researchers within the college of education to determine the effectiveness of a web-based tool that sparks discussions on inclusivity in hopes of creating a more equitable … Continue reading UMD research team awarded $1.67 million for program aimed at reducing childhood bias

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America Reads*America Counts hosts Maryland Counts Day

By Vanessa Reis  Hundreds of children gathered on the second floor of Stamp Student Union Friday for Maryland Counts Day, an event held by the organization America Reads*America Counts. The organization is a partnership between the University of Maryland and Prince George’s County Public Schools and aims to provide “a high quality mentoring program that enriches learning opportunities for both college and elementary school students,” … Continue reading America Reads*America Counts hosts Maryland Counts Day

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College Park bus driver saves 20 elementary schoolers from fire

A College Park bus driver rescued 20 elementary school students from a burning bus Monday afternoon on the block of 51st Ave. near Hollywood Road. Bus driver Reneita Smith was taking the Glenarden Woods Elementary School students home at about 4:45 p.m. when she noticed a fire in her rearview mirror. Smith immediately stopped the vehicle to ask all of the children to get off through the front door. Once … Continue reading College Park bus driver saves 20 elementary schoolers from fire

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