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NAACP Extends Moratorium on Charter Schools

The NAACP stands behind its earlier-imposed moratorium on charter schools.
by Asha French, Contributor
08.03.17
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Watch: Pros & Cons Of School Choice

Professor Christopher Emdin explains both sides of this hot-button issue.
by Nigel Roberts
06.19.19
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Americans Back School Choice But Don't Understand Issues

The survey suggests that Americans need to be educated on this hot button issue.
by Nigel Roberts
05.23.17
Elementary Smiles
School Choice Explained

Here’s a primer on the basic elements of school choice.
by Nigel Roberts
05.22.17
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Charter & Magnet Schools Top High School Rankings

Together they account for just 16 percent of the best 6,000 public high schools analyzed in the annual survey.
by Nigel Roberts
05.17.17
Activists Protest Paul Ryan During Visit To Harlem Success Academy In NYC
Paul Ryan Shouted Down In Harlem

Not only were the protesters incensed about the recently passed “Obamacare” repeal, but about charter schools in mostly black communities…
by Angela Bronner Helm
05.10.17
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Black Teen Earns College Degree Before HS diploma

Raven Osborne, once labeled as having a learning disability, persevered with encouragement from her mom.
by Nigel Roberts
05.04.17
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Our Lost Village Mentality & Battle Over School…

Watch excerpts of the second part of Roland Martin and a group of impassioned educators' discussion on school choice, charter…
by NewsOne Now
03.15.18
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'Is School Choice The Black Choice?'

Roland Martin and a group of passionate, committed leaders in education came together for an important discussion about school choice.
by NewsOne Now
04.10.18
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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…
by Nigel Roberts
02.03.17
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Dr. Steve Perry Questions NAACP’s Motives In Calling…

Dr. Steve Perry questions the motives of the NAACP's Board of Directors in calling for a moratorium on charter school…
by NewsOne Now
03.15.18
Students
Edmund Gordon Guides Creation Of New School

Renown Black scholar shares his philosophy in the design of a new school. Edmund Gordon explains his approach with NewsOne.
by Nigel Roberts
10.17.16
Brooklyn Lab School
Charter School's Innovative Approach To Learning

A new Brooklyn charter school held its naming ceremony. It will approach education based on how students learn.
by Nigel Roberts
10.17.16
PilotEd
Students Of Color Can Relate To These Lessons

Chicago South Side educators are using innovative methods to reach their students. Winning a social entrepreneur award has opened new…
by Nigel Roberts
08.31.16
Students
BLM Calls For Education Reform

The Black Lives Matter platform addresses the need for education reform.
by Nigel Roberts
08.08.16
New Orleans Charter School Classroom
NAACP Calls For Charter School Moratorium

No new charter schools. That’s the request from the NAACP. The historic and iconic civil rights organization has approved a resolution calling…
by NewsOne Now
04.11.18
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Quick Fix Education Solutions Do Not Work

Randi Weingarten, President of the American Federation of Teachers, knows just how important education is for the future leaders of…
by NewsOne Now
04.10.18
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Clinton Boo'd On Her Support Of Charter Schools

Hillary Clinton gets pushback from teachers union members over her support of charter schools. Some of the educators booed the…
by Nigel Roberts
07.08.16
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Sec. Of Ed Urges Charter Schools To Rethink…

Secretary of Education John King is urging charter schools to take a different approach to school discipline. Research shows that…
by Nigel Roberts
07.01.16
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Conference Celebrates 25th Anniversary Of The Charter School…

Watch Roland Martin, Howard Fuller, Nina Rees, guest host Avis Jones-DeWeever, and the NewsOne Now panel discuss the charter school…
by NewsOne Now
04.13.18
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