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David Clarke Again Shows He's Trump's Mouthpiece

Former Sheriff David Clarke pens an opinion piece accusing CBC members of supporting policies that keep Blacks in the ghetto.
by Nigel Roberts
11.05.17
Group Work
Is The School Choice Movement Segregationist?

Teachers union president Randi Weingarten said the movement is racist and "a polite cousin to segregation."
by Nigel Roberts
07.25.17
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos Testifies To House Appropriations Committee On Education Dept. Budget
Federal Funds Can Go To Schools That Discriminate

Education Sec. DeVos empowers states to decide which schools receive student vouchers.
by Nigel Roberts
05.25.17
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Watch: How School Choice Impacts Black Community

It's essential to understand how education policies affect our community and children.
by Nigel Roberts
06.19.19
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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-age children learn computer coding in school.
Watch: School Choice Explained

A complex issue made simple.
by Nigel Roberts
06.19.19
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
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D.C. Public School Students Outscore Voucher Peers

One year after receiving vouchers, many students regressed academically.
by Nigel Roberts
05.15.17
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Surprisingly, DeVos Expresses Support Of Public Schools

The education Secretary, a school choice advocate, told the Council of Great City Schools that she supports public schools.
by Nigel Roberts
04.04.17
Education
Detroit Debates Value Of Charter Schools

The NAACP's education task force stops in Detroit on its nationwide education quality tour.
by Nigel Roberts
03.20.17
African American STEM school students in science class
Studies Cast Shadow On School Choice Agenda

Research questions the effectiveness of school vouchers to close the academic achievement gap.
by Nigel Roberts
03.22.17
President Obama Honors The 2016 National Teacher Of The Year Finalists At The White House
10 Education Stories That Made News In 2016

Several education news stories in 2016 impacted the African-American community. Black educators reached new heights and the community debated school…
by Nigel Roberts
12.31.16
Young Student Sitting at Her Desk
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
Cheerful African American elementary schoolgirl works on science project
'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
USA, California, Los Angeles, Teenagers (14-15, 16-17) at school
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
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School Closures Disproportionately Affect Black Families

Opponents of public school closures have new evidence of discrimination. A new study says school closures disproportionately harm Black and…
by Nigel Roberts
08.28.16
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
Teacher with group of preschoolers sitting at table
Florida NAACP & Black Pastors In Standoff Over…

Dozens of Black pastors in Florida are urging the state NAACP to drop a lawsuit that seeks to end a…
by Nigel Roberts
07.14.16
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