New research says the gender pay gap makes it harder for women to pay off their student loans. Women of color are the most affected.
A year-long investigation by USA Today revealed fundamental defects in how school officials screen teachers. Some educators with a history of serious misconduct are slipping through the cracks.
A group of bipartisan senators will introduce legislation to end a law banning student drug offenders from receiving financial aid. The law has disproportionately affected students of color.
A new study says Black students are disproportionately pursuing low-wage college degrees. The economic consequences add to the growing income gap.
President Obama plans to nominate acting education secretary John King to the department's top post. This comes after the Republican-led Senate signaled its readiness to swiftly approve the nomination.
Some school districts are pursuing classroom racial diversity through socioeconomic integration strategy. Studies say diversity narrows the academic achievement gap.
School officials in Henrico County, Va., apologize to parents for showing students a racial discrimination video during Black History Month. The parents complained that it promoted white guilt.
Atrocious school conditions prompted the union to seek outside help to show the DPS just how harmful the lack of resources are for children.
We hope to bring solutions to the table that target the current state of our education while uplifting the educators dedicated to empowering their students.
The University of Phoenix has teamed up with NewsOne to “change the lives of students, families, and future generations through higher learning” by examining the factors that disable our students – from severe underrepresentation in schools to systemic poverty – in order to find solutions to combat those alarming disparities.
If the beginning of a child’s education is ultimately their foundation, it’s imperative that the answer to our nation’s failing education system is identified and remedied.
