Chicago Board of Education Votes to Close 50 Schools
The Chicago Board of Education voted to close 50 schools in a move to reduce the deficit....
Detroit’s School Chief Decides Not to Resign — Yet
Roy S. Roberts, the state-appointed head of the Detroit Public Schools, said he will stay on the jo...
Chicago Public School Teachers Strike
For the first time in 25 years, Chicago’s public school teachers reported to picket lines on Monday...
Detroit Public Schools to Self-Govern for Upcoming Year
Detroit Public Schools has announced it will allow 10 high schools to self-govern for the upcoming ...
Philadelphia Public Schools Slash Obesity Rates by 5 Percent
Within four years, Philadelphia public schools slashed its obesity rates by 5 percent, according to...
Early Full-Term Babies May Face Later School Woes
A new study shows that even for infants born full-term, a little more time in the womb may matter....
BET EXPERIENCE YOUTH PROGRAM OFFERS MUSIC INDUSTRY CAREER EDUCATION AND WORKSHOPS TO LA AREA HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
Learn about the BETX Youth Program!...
Michelle Obama Presents Awards to 10 Great Museums and Libraries
The first lady commended the institutions for helping create better and more informed citizens....
Did Chicago Public Schools Target Black Teachers in Layoff Plans?
The Chicago Teachers Union says African-American teachers from poorest schools make up the bulk of ...
Study: D.C. Public Schools Have the Largest Achievement Gap
According to a 2011 federal education study, the gap between Black and white students in D.C. is tw...
Health Officials: 1 in 50 School Kids Have Autism
Have we underestimated how prevalent this disorder is?...
Why Tyler Perry and HIV Storylines Shouldn't Mix
Tyler Perry's new movie, Temptation, completely perpetuates the HIV stigma that plagues the Black c...
Commentary: Phil Taylor's Selfless Deeds
Former No. 1 draft pick Phil Taylor launches philanthropy campaign from afar to help families and e...
Waka Flocka Flame to Promote Non-Violence in Chicago
Atlanta rapper to give Chi-town concert as first stop in an anti-violence campaign....
New York City Mandates Sex Education for Public School Students
There will be a special focus on educating African-American and Latino boys to address the rising H...
Transcript: Mitt Romney's NAACP Speech
The Republican candidate for president speaks on health-care reform, the economy and the 2012 elect...
Detroit to Cut Number of Public Schools by Half
The state of Michigan approved a plan to close 70 Detroit schools over the next few years in an eff...
Teachers Take Charge to Save Ailing Public Schools
LOS ANGELES – Four years ago, Francis Parkman Middle School was spiraling downward with plumm...
Commentary: Democrats Stand on the Wrong Side of History
Opportunity Scholarships under the Obama Administration are not so opportunistic for underprivilege...
San Diego Public Schools to Consider Campus Ads
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Some San Diego schools would allow ads in classrooms, libraries, and other c...
