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Harvard Appoints First African-American Faculty Dean

Harvard appoints first African-American faculty dean. This comes on the heels of a medical school student petition calling demanding diversity.
04.01.16
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REPORT: Violence In NYC Schools Skyrocketed Last Year

A pro-charter school group released a report that claims violence surged last year in New York City public schools by…
03.01.16
Chicago Teachers Go On Strike For First Time In 25 Years
Illinois Probes Chicago Public Schools’ Finances

Illinois launches an investigation of Chicago Public School's finances. The governor plans to take control of the financially troubled school…
03.01.16
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Texas A&M Apologizes For Racial Taunts

Texas A&M officials apologized to black and Latino high school students who were racially taunted while touring the campus. Meanwhile,…
03.01.16
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What You Need to Know About Google's Student…

Google responds to Senate inquiry about how it uses the personal data of millions of students. The lead senator wants…
03.01.16
Black Lives Matter
Cop Who Urged Drivers to Run Over BLM…

Minnesota police officer resigns under pressure for urging drivers to run over Black Lives Matter Demonstrators. St. Paul's mayor welcomes…
03.01.16
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Journalist Apologizes For Sympathetic Holtzclaw Article

SB removes an article about serial rapist Daniel Holtzclaw that many thought was sympathetic to the ex-cop. The editorial director…
01.14.19
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Boy Dies Tragically After Tonsillectomy

A Wisconsin boy died after taking oxycodone following a tonsillectomy. Hospital officials say it's rare for patients to die following…
03.01.16
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Black Women Have Hardest Time Paying Off Student…

New research says the gender pay gap makes it harder for women to pay off their student loans. Women of…
09.26.16
Students
Investigation Uncovers Nationwide Malfunctioning Teacher Screening System

A year-long investigation by USA Today revealed fundamental defects in how school officials screen teachers. Some educators with a history…
09.26.16
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Senators Propose Legislation To End Student Financial Aid…

A group of bipartisan senators will introduce legislation to end a law banning student drug offenders from receiving financial aid.…
09.26.16
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SAE Chapters Admit To Knowing Infamous Racist Chant

An internal SAE investigation says the racist chant incident at the University of Oklahoma chapter was an uncommon occurrence. The…
09.26.16
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Report: Blacks Choose Low-Wage College Majors

A new study says Black students are disproportionately pursuing low-wage college degrees. The economic consequences add to the growing income…
09.26.16
President Obama Announces John King Jr. As Education Secretary During News Conference
Obama To Nominate John King As Education Secretary

President Obama plans to nominate acting education secretary John King to the department's top post. This comes after the Republican-led…
09.26.16
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Wellesley College Hires First Black President

Wellesley names its first African-American president. Dr. Paula A. Johnson plans to build on the college's commitment to diversity.
09.26.16
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Schools Rediscover Benefits of Diversity

Some school districts are pursuing classroom racial diversity through socioeconomic integration strategy. Studies say diversity narrows the academic achievement gap.
04.05.17
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Is This Black History Month Video Offensive?

School officials in Henrico County, Va., apologize to parents for showing students a racial discrimination video during Black History Month.…
09.26.16
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