If you were like me, you had to take handwriting classes, which taught you how to write legibly and in cursive. If so, it may surprise you that many teachers are not teaching this important skill as much as they use to in the past. Now, some state lawmakers want to bring back handwriting classes […]
Several education news stories in 2016 impacted the African-American community. Black educators reached new heights and the community debated school choice.
The report highlights the progress that has been made in regards to creating opportunities for women and girls of color.
The Education Department accesses civil rights gains under President Obama. Activists are preparing for rollbacks under Trump's administration.
The President-elect wants DeVos to reform the education system. She's a strong proponent of school choice.
Voters overwhelmingly turned down a constitutional amendment for the special statewide school district. At issue were education funds and control.
James Coleman's landmark study is still relevant today. Its findings about poverty and education continue to inform policymakers.
Johnthany Walker was apprehended and charged with vehicular manslaughter, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving.
Racist fliers on the campus of Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas, urge White women to refrain from dating Black men.
The Education Trust publishes a report on the challenges African-American educators face in public schools. Black teachers shed light on why school districts struggle to retain them.
A law professor causes a firestorm for wearing blackface to an off-campus Halloween party. Students and faculty are calling for the professor's resignation.
The Citadel plans to recognize the achievement and sacrifice of its first Black cadet. This long overdue honor comes 50 years after his enrollment.
