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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 nigelroberts1
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 nigelroberts1
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 nigelroberts1
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 nigelroberts1
06.19.19
Female teacher and pre-adolescent girls using laptops in classroom

Watch: Pros & Cons Of School Choice

Professor Christopher Emdin explains both sides of this hot-button issue.
by nigelroberts1
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 nigelroberts1
05.23.17
Elementary-age children learn computer coding in school.

Wach: School Choice Explained

A complex issue made simple.
by nigelroberts1
06.19.19
Elementary Smiles

School Choice Explained

Here’s a primer on the basic elements of school choice.
by nigelroberts1
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 nigelroberts1
05.17.17
Workbook and folder on desk in classroom

D.C. Public School Students Outscore Voucher Peers

One year after receiving vouchers, many students regressed academically.
by nigelroberts1
05.15.17
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Surprisingly, Betsy DeVos Expresses Support For Public Schools

The education Secretary, a school choice advocate, told the Council of Great City Schools that she supports public schools.
by nigelroberts1
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 nigelroberts1
03.20.17
African American STEM school students in science class

Wave Of Research Suggests Vouchers Failing To Achieve…

Research questions the effectiveness of school vouchers to close the academic achievement gap.
by nigelroberts1
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 nigelroberts1
12.31.16
Young Student Sitting at Her Desk

Is School Choice The Black Choice?: The Lost…

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

Watch NewsOne Now Special: ‘Is School Choice The…

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
public school classroom

Study: School Closures Disproportionately Harm Black, Poor Students

Opponents of public school closures have new evidence of discrimination. A new study says school closures disproportionately harm Black and…
by nigelroberts1
08.28.16
New Orleans Charter School Classroom

NAACP Approves Resolution Calling For Moratorium On Charter…

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 nigelroberts1
07.14.16