Several education news stories in 2016 impacted the African-American community. Black educators reached new heights and the community debated school choice.
New York City plans to launch a college savings plan for kindergarten students from low-income families. The program encourages parents to put away small amounts consistently to make college affordable.
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.
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn and To Kill a Mockingbird have been snatched from bookshelves as a Virginia school district decides whether or not to permanently ban the books.
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.
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.
New national Black poll quantifies the political pulse of the African-American electorate ahead of the 2016 presidential election.
