Policy

Politics

With the passing of some of our political pioneers, their legacy and blueprints are left behind and being carried by the likes of Representatives Jahana Hayes, Ilhan Omar and Ayanna Pressley, to name a few. Here are 8 additional Black politicians you should know effecting change in America.

Policy

The federal government should have a limited role in education, says Education Secretary Betsy DeVos.

Police officers lacking school environment training make most arrests--including handcuffing emotionally distressed students.

Education Sec. DeVos empowers states to decide which schools receive student vouchers.

It's essential to understand how education policies affect our community and children.

Professor Christopher Emdin explains both sides of this hot-button issue.

Here’s a primer on the basic elements of school choice.

Policy

The U.S. must move from being a nation that applauds the few who manage to beat the odds to a nation that creates odds that children will succeed.

Increased security has unintended negative consequences, especially for African-American students.

Diversity advocates are skeptical of Betsy DeVos' assurances of her commitment to diverse classrooms.

An investigative news report alleges school districts use deceptive practices to bump up grad rates..

The education Secretary, a school choice advocate, told the Council of Great City Schools that she supports public schools.