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NAACP Ratifies Charter School Moratorium

The NAACP voted for a moratorium on charter school expansion. But scores of Black parents, many of them longtime members…
02.03.17
Barack Obama
Obama's Education Reform Legacy

President Obama set out early in his presidency to reform education. He points to major achievements as his term in…
11.13.16
President Obama host the Easter Prayer Breakfast at the White House
Obama Touts Graduation Rate Rise

President Obama announces a record high school graduation rate increase. The administration points to several of its programs that have…
12.16.16
University Of Mississippi Rebels Campus
"White Identity Retreats" To Combat Racism

Several universities are experimenting with "White Identity Retreats" to calm rising racial tensions on campuses. White students will learn about…
10.11.16
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Ron Brown Prep Will Not Enroll Girls

D.C. school officials rejected the ACLU's claim that Ron Brown Prep would begin enrolling female students. The organization is battling…
10.03.16
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
Teacher with group of preschoolers sitting at table
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
Empty desks in classroom
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
New Orleans Charter School Classroom
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
Depression
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
Taser
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
High School students sitting and reading book in library
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
African American
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
School police officer, Tiffany Wiggins - Baltimore, MD
$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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