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How Patrick Harris Found Healing In The Classroom

On a late Thursday afternoon, 5th grade teacher Patrick Harris closes out his day planning lessons for the coming week…

by Michael Tomlin-Crutchfield

02.14.94

NUL Assesses Educational Equity

National Urban League and Urban One announce evaluation results of several state education equality plans.

by Michael Tomlin-Crutchfield

01.01.70

Vulnerable father talks seriously with son

Black 'MENtors' Inspire Black Youths

The Black Man Can, a nonprofit organization, has built a volunteer army of Black male role models.

by Michael Tomlin-Crutchfield

01.01.70

African American professors talking on campus

Watch: Insights On Mentorship

A longtime education mentor and mentee share insights into the dynamics of their relationship.

by Michael Tomlin-Crutchfield

01.01.70

Male mentor and junior high student discussing robotics project and laughing

Contribute To Education Through Mentoring

Mentorship is a method of nontraditional teaching open to anyone who's willing.

by Michael Tomlin-Crutchfield

01.01.22

Black girl laying on bed using digital tablet

How To Keep Kids Reading This Summer

Retaining a year’s worth of learning during the summer break is a challenge, especially for children in low-income families.

by Michael Tomlin-Crutchfield

01.01.70

High school student raises hand in science class

Educators Examine Minority Teacher Retention Crisis

The minority teacher shortage is largely a retention--not a recruitment--problem, according to research.

by Michael Tomlin-Crutchfield

01.01.70

High School Celebrates First Post-Katrina Graduation

Teen Graduates While Battling Cancer

Darryl Aikens met all the requirements for his diploma and inspired the Golden State Warriors with his tenacity.

by Michael Tomlin-Crutchfield

01.01.70

BALTIMORE, MD - AUGUST 19: Billionaire philanthropist Robert Sm

Black Billionaire Shares Secret To Success

Young Black men need to see a role model who succeeded in the sciences and finance, Robert Smith says.

by Michael Tomlin-Crutchfield

02.19.20

Historic Black Educator Dies At 88

Dr. Samuel D. Cook, an academic trailblazer of the Civil Right era, was a president of Dillard University.

by Michael Tomlin-Crutchfield

01.26.20

'Grow Your Own Teacher' Promotes Diversity

The program has mixed results but strives to make a difference.

by Michael Tomlin-Crutchfield

03.22.17

Athlete & Scholar Accepted To 8 Ivy League…

Jahmir Smith's mother envisions him becoming a doctor and NFL player.

by Michael Tomlin-Crutchfield

01.01.70

Racial Disparity In Handcuffed Students

Police officers lacking school environment training make most arrests--including handcuffing emotionally distressed students.

by Michael Tomlin-Crutchfield

01.01.70

Harvard Accepts First Rap Album As Senior Thesis

The university's pioneering student raps about the African-American experience—from slavery to police violence.

by Michael Tomlin-Crutchfield

12.17.15

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 Michael Tomlin-Crutchfield

01.01.70

Georgia School Enhances Parental Involvement

University of Phoenix & NAN deliver resources to help the Decatur school with teacher training and parental engagement.

by Michael Tomlin-Crutchfield

01.01.70

Girl (4-5) playing with toy beside father

Watch: How School Choice Impacts Black Community

It's essential to understand how education policies affect our community and children.

by Michael Tomlin-Crutchfield

12.25.14

Black Mothers Sue Mississippi For Education Inequality

All 19 Mississippi failing school districts are predominantly Black and lack basics like proper text books, the lawsuit says.

by Michael Tomlin-Crutchfield

11.17.14

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 Michael Tomlin-Crutchfield

09.24.14

Multi-ethnic group of children in school

Americans Back School Choice But Don't Understand Issues

The survey suggests that Americans need to be educated on this hot button issue.

by Michael Tomlin-Crutchfield

09.08.14