Education Civil Rights Complaints at an All-Time High
The Department of Education is investigating queries whose number they are calling a "record."...
How Does the President's Student Loan Program Affect Me?
The Obama administration recently announced plans to overhaul student loans. Find out if you qualif...
Education Secretary Arne Duncan: More Than Math and Reading Important
Education Secretary Arne Duncan: More Than Math and Reading Important...
Education Secretary Says Equity Starts In Schools
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan says the only way to achieve ...
Duncan, Lee Urge More Black Men to Become Teachers
Education Secretary Arne Duncan and Director Spike Lee urged more Black men to be teachers....
Obama's Education Focus Faces Big Hurdles
WASHINGTON – Signs of trouble are arising for President Barack Obama's plan to put education ...
No Child Left Behind Proficiency Deadline Dropped in 10 States
President Obama has announced an executive action to free 10 states from the more than a decade old...
HBCUs Get $228 Million in Grants
The Department of Education announced it will distribute nearly $228 million in grants to HBCUs....
Commentary: As the Sequester Looms, Obama Backpedals
In recent days, the White House has softened its message about the sequester while stopping short o...
Michelle Obama to Attend Funeral for Hadiya Pendleton
First Lady Michelle Obama will attend the funeral of 15-year-old honor student Hadiya Pendleton....
In Chicago, Gun Violence Remains Topic No. 1
Chicagoans are expressing their continued frustration on the city's escalating gun violence....
With Divided Congress, Tough Road for Ed Reform
With Divided Congress | Tough Road for Ed Reform...
Deadly Distinction: Chicago Has the Highest Murder Rate in the U.S.
Chicago has the highest murder rate in the U.S., nearly double that of New York City. There is grow...
Early Education Gets a Boost
Nine states will receive $500 million as part of the Race to the Top Early Learning Challenge fund....
Obama Pushes New Head Start Rules
President Obama announces changes to federal funding for the Head Start early education program at ...
Gov't Says Don't Let Flu Close Schools
Swine flu is expected to return when kids go back to school. See what advice the government is offe...
Obama Administration Promises Funds to Fight Youth Violence
Youth Violence in America: How the Obama administration plans to fight it....
82 Percent of U.S. Schools May Be Labeled "Failing"
The number of schools labeled as "failing" under the nation's No Child Left Behind Act could skyroc...
12th Grade Students Still Below '92 Reading Scores
12th Grade Students Still Below '92 Reading Scores...
Grad Rates for African-American NCAA Tournament Players Improve
A new study by TIDES says that overall graduation rates have improved for this year's men's NCAA to...
