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Harvard appoints first African-American faculty dean. This comes on the heels of a medical school student petition calling demanding diversity.

A pro-charter school group released a report that claims violence surged last year in New York City public schools by 23 percent. But education officials reject that claim.

Illinois launches an investigation of Chicago Public School's finances. The governor plans to take control of the financially troubled school district.

Texas A&M officials apologized to black and Latino high school students who were racially taunted while touring the campus. Meanwhile, the university's students have launched a letter writing campaign to say the incident doesn't reflect the school's character.

Google responds to Senate inquiry about how it uses the personal data of millions of students. The lead senator wants more details.

Minnesota police officer resigns under pressure for urging drivers to run over Black Lives Matter Demonstrators. St. Paul's mayor welcomes his decision.

SB removes an article about serial rapist Daniel Holtzclaw that many thought was sympathetic to the ex-cop. The editorial director apologizes for the error in judgment.

A Wisconsin boy died after taking oxycodone following a tonsillectomy. Hospital officials say it's rare for patients to die following the routine operation.

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.

An internal SAE investigation says the racist chant incident at the University of Oklahoma chapter was an uncommon occurrence. The organization is providing diversity training to its members.