The Philadelphia City Council is considering a budget that includes a proposed soda tax. Philadelphia's mayor wants to fund early childhood education with the revenue. But there's serious opposition.
In this video, Duke University Professor Mark Anthony Neal discusses effective ways to open the education space for 21st century learning. His vision includes using culture to reach today's students.
Lawsuits accuse several state legislatures of underfunding schools in minority and low-income communities. These cases spotlight significant disparities in education funding that activists say needs reform.
The San Antonio school district fires school police officer who body-slammed student. The superintendent said the officer's report is inconsistent with what the video shows.
New research explains why Black and low-income students lag behind more affluent White peers in science. The researchers recommend early exposure to science.
The Obama administration unveiled details of a plan to curb chronic absenteeism. A core of mentors in several major cities will work with at-risk students, along with an ad campaign targeting parents.
Modesto police are investigating a White student for a possible hate crime. He appears in a Snapchat video with a noose and gun, directly threatening a Black classmate.
Two female college students were killed in an exchange of gunfire at an off-campus party in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. They were unintended targets. The police arrested one man.
A new survey finds that Black and Hispanic parents believe there are disparities in education based on race and income. The study seeks to give voice to the new majority parents whose children now outnumber Whites in the public schools.
Police arrested a Beaumont, Texas high school math teacher for assaulting her student. The arrest came shortly after a video went viral that shows her slapping the male student five times.
ESPN told Bomani Jones to cover up his 'Caucasians' t-shirt. The network said Jones made his point and it was time to discuss the topics of the day.
Professional basketball player Thabo Sefolosha files a civil lawsuit against five New York City police officers. He accuses them of making a false arrest, using excessive force and violating his civil rights.