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Keep up with the latest news from the Delta Teacher Efficacy Campaign, T.A.G. (Teachers Advocating to lead Great Change) initiative.

DREF awards scholarships and internships to student applicants entering college or continuing their academic programs. Students must meet both academic and community service requirements. Learn about application guidelines and submission dates.

In the 2019-20 edition of PHILLIS: The Journal for Research on African American Women, DREF revisits the theme- “The African American Woman and Poverty: The Intersectionality of Economics, Education, and Health.” More than a decade ago, DREF initially addressed the topic: “The Impact of Poverty and Race on African American Women” in its scholarly publication.

The Delta Teacher Efficacy Campaign and Teachers Advocating to lead Great Change (DTEC-TAG) programs, are educational initiatives of the Delta Research and Educational Foundation (DREF) and have developed H.E. L.I.V.E. Lessons, instructional & informational live streamed lessons that will be hosted by H.E. educators from across the country.

Wednesday, May 6, 2015 is “Educators Unite Day” all over the country. It is a time for every community to celebrate teachers as change agents along with parents and other education supporters who motivate students to learn and achieve. Order your tee shirt before Monday, April 27.

Updates from the Delta Research and Educational Foundation

The Delta Research and Educational Foundation (DREF) joins the nation and our global communities in remembering the life and legacy of two faithful civil rights leaders: The Honorable John Lewis, a democratic Congressman from Georgia and The Rev. C.T. Vivian, a minister and author. Both distinguished gentlemen were residents of Atlanta, GA and they passed on the same day, July 17, 2020. Click on the headline to read more.

Due to the COVID-19 outbreak crisis, the Delta Research and Educational Foundation will operate in telework mode effective Thursday, March 19, 2020, until further notice. During this period, all staff members will be working remotely and will be available via email and/or telephone between the hours of 9:00 AM and 5:30 PM (EST), Monday through Friday. Calls to the main office number (202-347-1337) will rollover to staff telephones. Click on the subject line to learn more.

The school year has ended, vacation requests have been submitted, daylight lasts longer, creating more time to relax and unwind with a good book. Many of us can’t decide what to read or are simply looking for a few good reading suggestions. The DREF Sister Scholars Advisory Council presents its inaugural Recommended Reading List this 2020 summer season. Here’s wishing you good reading days ahead…may the Sister Scholars Recommended Reading List bring rays of sunshine just like summer.

The horrors of gun violence continue to plague our nation and threaten our communities. We wrapped up National Gun Violence Awareness Month in June, yet our focus on gun violence prevention at the Delta Research and Educational Foundation (DREF) continues. At DREF, we are concerned and we are involved because we know that gun violence is an everyday stressor, a public health issue, and an epidemic in Black America.