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Feds Launch Discrimination Probe Of Florida School District

The U.S. Department of Education investigates systemic racial discrimination in Pinellas County Schools. Federal education officials had previously criticized the…
by Nigel Roberts
04.07.16
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Arne Duncan Back In Chicago To Help Dropouts

Former Sec. of Education Arne Duncan takes new job in Chicago to help high school dropouts. He plans to create…
by Nigel Roberts
03.30.16
President Obama Announces John King Jr. As Education Secretary During News Conference
Senate Confirms John King As Education Secretary

Several Republicans joined Democrats to confirm John King for education secretary. King's main task is implementing the sweeping new education…
by Nigel Roberts
03.15.16
President Obama Announces John King Jr. As Education Secretary During News Conference
Senate Committee OKs John King's Nomination

A Senate committee approved John King for education secretary. He awaits a confirmation vote from the full Senate.
by Nigel Roberts
03.09.16
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REPORT: Education Department Misled Public On Misdeeds Of…

An Inspector General report says the Education Department misled the public about the misdeeds of student loan companies. Lawmakers are…
by Nigel Roberts
03.21.16
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NEWS ROUNDUP: #LaughingWhileBlack Women File Racial Discrimination Lawsuit…

A group of Black women who were kicked off a train while touring wineries in Napa Valley are seeking justice.
by NewsOne Staff
10.05.15
PLUS Loan Program Reform – Too Little, Too…

It was announced last month that the Obama administration will formally propose changes to the federal PLUS loan program. These changes, they…
09.09.14
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Department Of Education Launches Financial Aid Toolkit Website

The U.S. Department of Education announced Wednesday the launch of a new website that will support college advisers and guidance…
06.19.19
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Black Kids Face Harsher Discipline In U.S. Schools

WASHINGTON — More than 70 percent of students involved in school-related arrests or cases referred to law enforcement were Hispanic…
06.19.19
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Education Secretary Calls For More Black Male Teachers

NEW YORK — U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan elicited a collective gasp from an audience at the Rev. Al Sharpton’s…
06.19.19
Education Secretary Calls For Reform Of NCAA Basketball

TAMPA, Fla. — U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan is backing a call from the Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics…
06.19.19
Secretary Of Education: MLK Would Be Disheartened By…

The Chicago Sun-Times is reporting that Secretary Of Education, Arne Duncan gave a speech in Chicago where he claimed that…
06.19.19
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