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…
01.01.17
Will Trump Roll Back Civil Rights Gains In…

The Education Department accesses civil rights gains under President Obama. Activists are preparing for rollbacks under Trump's administration.
12.12.16
President Obama Highlights Education Policy Achievements

President Obama set out early in his presidency to reform education. He points to major achievements as his term in…
10.19.16
Watch: Education Secretary John King Shares Vision For…

U.S. Secretary of Education John King shares his vision for education equity. NewsOne Now host Roland Martin and his panel…
04.11.18
Dept. Education Addresses Homeless Student Crisis

Homeless among students is a growing national crisis. The Department of Education has issued guidance to states and school districts…
08.13.16
Education Dept. Announces Grants For Community, School Revitalization

The Dept. of Education announces a new round of competitive grants for Promise Neighborhoods. Harlem Children's Zone inspired the program.
07.14.16
Parents & Teachers Urged To Embrace Diversity

Secretary of Education John King called for greater diversity at the PTA annual convention. He said diversity offers benefits all…
07.06.16
Sec. Of Education Urges Charter Schools To Rethink…

Secretary of Education John King is urging charter schools to take a different approach to school discipline. Research shows that…
06.30.16
New Federal Education Law Promises Equity

The new federal education law grants states and school districts more decision-making authority. This raises concerns for many about the…
05.25.16
National Conference Spotlights Lack Of Teacher Diversity

The Department of Education hosted a national teacher diversity summit. It also released new data on the issue.
04.13.18
Education Department Reports Record Number Of Civil Rights…

The Department of Education reported a record number of civil rights complaints. Sec. of Education John King told NewsOne that…
05.11.16
3 Reasons To Ban The Box On College…

Banning the box on college applications, "ensures that every young person has a shot," Valerie Jarrett, senior advisor to the…
05.10.16
Uplifting Teachers A Priority On John King’s Agenda

Secretary of Education John King talks with NewsOne about elevating the teaching profession. He wants to give teachers a voice…
05.03.16
Senate Committee Approves Obama’s Nominee For Education Secretary

A Senate committee approved John King for education secretary. He awaits a confirmation vote from the full Senate.
03.10.16
Acting Education Secretary John King On A Mission…

Acting Education Secretary John King is on a mission to reset the tone about teachers. Under the new federal education…
02.23.16
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