DC public schools

Alabama Republican Congressman Gary Palmer used racist language to describe schools in majority Black Washington, D.C. as "inmate factories."

An audit of DC Public Schools revealed that administrators graduated 34 percent of high school students who failed to meet requirements.

The District of Columbia Council unanimously confirmed Antwan Wilson as public schools chancellor. He's expected to begin his new position on February 1.

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