Policemen

Obama: Stop Misusing Police Officers In Schools

The Departments of Education and Justice urged schools to examine their use of police officers to discipline students. They offer…
09.15.16
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Head Start Revamped

HHS announces improvements to its Head Start program. The revisions are touted as the most significant in the program's five-decade…
09.14.16
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Rename School For Non-Slave Holder

San Francisco school board president set off a firestorm on social media for his proposal to rename George Washington H.S.…
09.13.16
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Connecticut Underfunds Poor Schools

A state judge ruled that Connecticut underfunds poor schools. The state now has a deadline to overhaul its system.
09.11.16
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Are Courts Fueling School-To-Prison Pipeline?

A Mississippi judge wants schools to handle misbehaving students.
09.12.16
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False Report Of Segregated Cal State L.A. Dorm

Reports of a 'Blacks Only' dorm at Cal State L.A. are false. The school sets the record straight.
09.09.16
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Disabled Students, NAACP Accuse Richmond Schools Of Discrimination

In a joint complaint, the NAACP and two disabled Black students accuse Richmond, Virginia Schools of Discrimination. The U.S. Department…
08.30.16
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School Closures Disproportionately Affect Black Families

Opponents of public school closures have new evidence of discrimination. A new study says school closures disproportionately harm Black and…
08.28.16
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Report Suggests Cops Disproportionately Taser Students Of Color

There's anecdotal evidence of police excessive use of Tasers on students. But no one is keeping track.
08.23.16
The ‘Dangerous’ Denial Of The True History Of The Confederacy, Confederate Flag And Racism

Board OKs $1.2 M To Rename Schools Honoring…

Houston school district approves $1.2 M to rename schools honoring the Confederacy. The divisive plan goes into effect for the…
08.15.16
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DOJ & SC Sheriff Settle On Rules For…

The Department of Justice and a South Carolina sheriff's department reach an agreement on police involvement in student discipline. Meanwhile…
08.15.16
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Dept. Education Addresses Homeless Student Crisis

Homeless among students is a growing national crisis. The Department of Education has issued guidance to states and school districts…
08.14.16
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$2.7M Settlement For Autistic Student's Death

NY agrees to $2.7 million settlement for autistic student's death. This comes as new federal legislation seeks to safeguard special…
07.29.16
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Students Of Color Disproportionately Arrested In NYC Schools

An analysis of data revealed that the police arrest Black & Hispanic students disproportionately in NYC schools. The police are…
05.31.17
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Judge Rejects St. Louis Mom’s School Discrimination Lawsuit

A judge dismisses a case from a St. Louis mother who says her school district's desegregation plan is racially discriminatory.…
07.19.16
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Mississippi School District To Challenge Court’s Desegregation Plan

Cleveland, Mississippi's school board voted to appeal a court-ordered desegregation plan. The city has fought desegregation for more than five…
07.15.16
Students

Surprising Test Scores For Public School Students

Ohio public school students outscored private school voucher students. Shocked, school choice advocates try to see the glass half full.
07.11.16
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Spending On Incarceration Far Outpacing School Funding

An Education Department report finds a dramatic increase in prison spending over education funding. The Obama administration is calling for…
07.10.16
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Parents And Teachers Urged To Embrace Diversity

Secretary of Education John King called for greater diversity at the PTA annual convention. He said diversity offers benefits all…
07.08.16
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Sec. Of Ed Urges Charter Schools To Rethink…

Secretary of Education John King is urging charter schools to take a different approach to school discipline. Research shows that…
07.01.16
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