The Department of Education has released a statement about the status of their investigation into a New York City principal who stood accused of cheating…
Marc Morial, President and CEO of the National Urban League recently joined Roland Martin on “NewsOne Now” to discuss how the Common Core initiative differs from…
In an exclusive Afternoons with Amos interview, the President and CEO of UNCF (United Negro College Fund) talked with Amos about a number of key issues impacting the education of African-Americans. In the interview Lomax talked with Amos about the financial health and vitality of HBCU’s and the impact of cutbacks (now rescinded) in the […]
UPDATE (8/15/2014): The name of the officer who shot Michael Brown has been revealed by Ferguson police chief. The name is not Bryan Willman, as…
In a wide ranging conversation, Governor Mike Pence appeared on Afternoons with Amos discussing a number of critical issues. Amos asked the Governor about criticisms from the Republican Governor of Utah, Gary Herbert, who said Indiana’s new standards were “mirroring” the controversial Common Core educational standards. Gov. Pence told Amos that Indiana is developing their […]
Classroom teachers today feel they’re not being appreciated. Education reformers, politicians, parents, taxpayers criticize teachers for the state of public education in America and Indiana. New laws have placed more burdens on teachers. The job of a classroom teacher now involves increased pressure to have their students perform well on tests. Teachers pay and even […]
EXCLUSIVE: On the day that the public learned the results of the troubled 2013 ISTEP Test, Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction Glenda Ritz appeared on Afternoons with Amos and discussed a wide range of educational issues. Supt. Ritz talked about the overall results of the ISTEP tests and said that despite problems, Hoosier students made […]
In her first extended media interview since she shocked the education world, especially education reformers, with her upset victory over Dr. Tony Bennett as Indiana’s Superintendent of Public Instruction, Glenda Ritz talked about her vision, goals and plans for Indiana’s Public Schools and students. Appearing on Afternoons with Amos, Ritz talked with Amos and listeners […]
Many 9/11 conspiracy theories surfaced shortly after the September 11th attacks — some bringing compelling arguments and some not holding up at all. Theorists believe…
