A Louisiana community celebrates the valedictorian banned from graduation ceremony over his refusal to shave his facial hair. The case raised questions about school districts selectively enforcing its policies.
The Rev. Al Sharpton and partners are launching a four-city tour to promote the reconnection of communities and schools. The cities are Atlanta, Richmond, Baltimore and Columbia.
New data from the Education Department reveals inequality in school districts across the nation. Black students are experiencing fewer education opportunities and disproportionate suspensions.
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan discussed his plans to create opportunities for Black youths to succeed. President Obama's My Brother's Keeper is a centerpiece of his plans.
The Obama Administration is launching an experimental initiative to provide Pell grants to high school students enrolling in college courses. The initiative targets low-income students.
A Tennessee prosecutor said he will drop criminal charges against elementary school children. Parents protested the arrests.
Police arrested a Texas teacher for having a sexual relationship with her adolescent male student. She claims his parents approved of the relationship.
California deputies escorted a student from his graduation ceremony who violated the rules by wearing a kente cloth. The rules banned adding accessories to caps and gowns.
Westosha Central High School was recently the center of racial discord after a number of racial bullying incidents were brought to the administration's attention.
Black woman graduates as first valedictorian at the world's first school of dentistry. She was just one of 10 Black female students in a graduating class of 130 students.
A pilot program chess club helps Ferguson students heal. Organizers are seeing dramatic improvements.
Earlier this year Jonathan McReynolds launched Elihu Nation, a nonprofit organization centered around the idea of exposing millennials between the ages of 15-35 to the “wisdom of God.” Part of that initiative includes newly available college scholarships totaling $9,000. The Elihu Nation scholarship will award three qualifying students (Elihus) with $3,000 each once the application opens up on June […]
