National Urban League 2.0
A wheelchair bound middle school student delivers an inspirational speech at graduation. The 14-year-old girl who was paralyzed by a gang member's stray bullet said, "I won today."
The CEO of pilotEd, a Chicago-based education nonprofit, won a global fellowship for social entrepreneurs. PilotEd has a holistic approach to educating minority students while connecting with the community.
Black Iowa teens received college scholarships for keeping their promise to graduate high school. The scholarship offer and promise to graduate came a decade ago.
New York asked a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit by a teacher who claims she was fired for how she taught a Central Park Five Lesson. The city claims her lesson was not protected by the First Amendment.
A Louisiana community celebrates the valedictorian banned from graduation ceremony over his refusal to shave his facial hair. The case raised questions about school districts selectively enforcing its policies.
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan discussed his plans to create opportunities for Black youths to succeed. President Obama's My Brother's Keeper is a centerpiece of his plans.
Four Black educators filed an employment discrimination lawsuit against a Florida school board. The lawsuit says there's a pattern of discrimination against Blacks applying for administrative positions.
Leading companies in teacher talent software merge. School districts are utilizing software to guide their teacher hiring process.
The Obama Administration is launching an experimental initiative to provide Pell grants to high school students enrolling in college courses. The initiative targets low-income students.
A four-city education tour organized by the Rev. Al Sharpton and partners will hold a town hall meeting in Atlanta. The city's schools are implementing a turnaround plan.
A four-city education tour organized by the Rev. Al Sharpton and partners will hold a town hall meeting in Richmond, Virginia. The city faces school closures and accreditation challenges.
The four-city education tour organized by the Rev. Al Sharpton and partners will hold a town hall meeting in Columbia, S.C. The city is reevaluating its preschool program.