A North Carolina automotive teacher, with few resources, organizes a program to compete in a global competition of concept cars. Through the program, his disadvantaged students develop technology and soft skills that are helping them to build careers.

Public school students in the District of Columbia graduated on time in record numbers. However, the stubborn graduation gap continues for students of color.

The U.S. Department of Education is spending $28 million to help low-income students pay for Advanced Placement exams. Many of these students take college level courses but can't afford to pay for the exams.

Lawmakers filed a bill to fund President Obama's Computer Science Initiative. The president launched the partially-funded program earlier this year.

The Education Department awarded more than $5 million to students psychologically impacted by social unrest. School districts in St. Louis, Chicago, and Baltimore are the recipients.

Oakland Public Schools announced plans to launch a program focused on helping Black girls succeed. The school district pioneered a similar program for at-risk Black boys in 2010.

A White House conference spotlighted the obstacles girls of color face in school. The Obama administration announced a set of tools to help school districts address sexual trauma and other needs of this neglected demographic.

Bill Clinton put a spotlight on a little-known early childhood program. HIPPY helps parents, especially those with limited education, prepare their young child for school.

NY launches mental health initiative for young children. Researchers say that children of color disproportionately lack access to quality mental health services.

Chronic absenteeism is a widespread national problem. A Brooklyn school found a solution.

The Dept. of Education announces a new round of competitive grants for Promise Neighborhoods. Harlem Children's Zone inspired the program.

Dozens of Black pastors in Florida are urging the state NAACP to drop a lawsuit that seeks to end a school voucher program. This is a rare example of disharmony.