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The Department Of Education Can’t Spell W.E.B. Du…

The agency took to Twitter in an attempt to highlight African-American icon W.E.B Du Bois and misspelled his last name.
by Kiyonna Anthony
02.13.17
American Writer and Educator W.E.B. DuBois
Department Of Education Misspells W.E.B. Du Bois’ Name

The U.S. Department of Education misspelled W.E.B. Du Bois’ name on Twitter while trying to pay homage to the civil…
by NewsOne Staff
02.12.17
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Trump Taps Betsy DeVos For Education Secretary

The President-elect wants DeVos to reform the education system. She's a strong proponent of school choice.
by Nigel Roberts
12.05.16
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…
by Nigel Roberts
09.15.16
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…
by Nigel Roberts
08.14.16
desks in row in classroom
Battling Chronic School Absenteeism

Chronic absenteeism is a widespread national problem. A Brooklyn school found a solution.
by Nigel Roberts
07.26.16
Howard University
Leadership Change At White House Initiative On HBCUs

Ivory Toldson is leaving his post as executive director of the White House Initiative on HBCUs. Deputy Undersecretary of Education…
by Nigel Roberts
07.01.16
A pupil arrives in the courtyard of the Abbe de l'Epee elementary school on September 3, 2013 in Marseille, southern France, prior to enter her classroom on the first day of school. More than 12 million pupils went back to school today in France
Ed Dept. Reports Record Number of Civil Rights…

The Department of Education reported a record number of civil rights complaints. Sec. of Education John King told NewsOne that…
by Nigel Roberts
12.16.16
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