Lockers in empty high school corridor

Illinois Schools; Dangerous 'Face-Down' Restraints Allowed

A State Board of Education executive says prone restraints “could potentially block an airway" for students.
by Royce Dunmore
10.09.21
Democrat Presidential Candidates Attend Building Trades Unions Conference

Kamala Harris 'Regrets' Truancy Law

Sen. Kamala Harris said she regrets the truancy law she promoted in California.
by nigelroberts1
03.28.20
Empty classroom

Cop Body Slams Child And Keeps His Job

A deputy keeps his job even though a video shows him bodyslamming an 11-year-old student.
by NewsOne Staff
03.28.20
Empty lecture hall!

Cops Remove Black Student For No Good Reason

A University of Texas at San Antonio professor called the police on a Black student for no good reason.
by nigelroberts1
11.13.18
Courtroom And Gavel

Girl, 10, Charged With Murder Of An Infant

A 10-year-old Wisconsin girl was charged with murder.
by NewsOne Staff
11.06.18
March For Our Lives - Washington, DC

Trump Plans To Repeal Obama's School Discipline Policy

President Trump plans to repeal the Obama administration’s anti-bias school discipline policies.
by nigelroberts1
04.11.18
Tests on desks in empty classroom

School District With Racial Bias Issues Challenges The…

Henrico is required to pay $23K in tuition.
by nigelroberts1
03.14.18
Tests on desks in empty classroom

Is DeVos Planning To Crank-Up School-To-Prison Pipeline?

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos considers revoking Obama-era directive against racial bias in school discipline.
by nigelroberts1
01.03.18
Lockers in an empty corridor

Racial Disparity In Handcuffed Students

Police officers lacking school environment training make most arrests--including handcuffing emotionally distressed students.
by nigelroberts1
05.31.17
Teenage girls bully classmate. Gossip, talking. School hall. Lockers.

Watch: Bridging The Gap – A Conversation With…

Kimberle Crenshaw talks with NewsOne about fighting for Black girls and the school-to-prison pipeline.
by nigelroberts1
06.19.19
Black teenage girl looking away from laptop

How To Stop The Criminalization Of Black Girls…

According to author Monique Morris, Black girls make up 16 percent of American school students, but account for over 33…
by NewsOne Now
03.15.18
High school students taking test

NewsOne Shines Spotlight On Academic Challenges Black Girls…

NewsOne focuses in March 2017 on the steep uphill climb of Black girls in the K-12 public school system.
by nigelroberts1
03.27.17
Portrait confident, smiling pre-adolescent girl using laptop in classroom

Oakland School District Awakens To Challenges Of Black…

Oakland's school district launches an achievement program for Black girls. An emphasis on Black boys often overshadows their needs.
by nigelroberts1
06.19.19
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
LAPD Vice Squad In South Central Los Angeles

New Missouri Law Sparks Backlash Over School Fights…

A Missouri law sparks concerns over felony charges for school fights. It could impact students of color disproportionately.
by nigelroberts1
12.30.16
Interior of prison cell blocks on Alcatraz Island

Obama Administration To Phase Out Private Federal Prisons

The Department of Justice announced that it will phase out its use of private prisons. There's no need for them…
by nigelroberts1
08.20.16
High School students sitting and reading book in library

DOJ & S.C. Sheriff Reach Deal After Cop…

The Department of Justice and a South Carolina sheriff's department reach an agreement on police involvement in student discipline. Meanwhile…
by nigelroberts1
08.15.16
Handcuffed man

Black, Hispanic Students Disproportionately Arrested & Restrained In…

An analysis of data revealed that the police arrest Black & Hispanic students disproportionately in NYC schools. The police are…
by nigelroberts1
05.31.17
Jail Cell

Report: Spending On Incarceration Far Outpacing School Funding

An Education Department report finds a dramatic increase in prison spending over education funding. The Obama administration is calling for…
by nigelroberts1
07.10.16
public school classroom

Baltimore Wants To Reduce School Suspensions For Black…

Baltimore County public schools are exploring ways to reduce suspensions for students of color. Hundreds of educators attended a two-day…
by nigelroberts1
06.29.16