Randi Weingarten, President of the American Federation of Teachers, knows just how important education is for the future leaders of our nation and the world. She recently spoke with Roland Martin, host of NewsOne Now, about the state of the American education system.
NY agrees to $2.7 million settlement for autistic student's death. This comes as new federal legislation seeks to safeguard special needs students.
NY launches mental health initiative for young children. Researchers say that children of color disproportionately lack access to quality mental health services.
An analysis of data revealed that the police arrest Black & Hispanic students disproportionately in NYC schools. The police are also more likely to handcuff students of color.
Former homeless valedictorian decides to support other homeless students. He understands the obstacles homeless kids must overcome to be successful.
The man who broke a stained-glass window at Yale that showed slaves picking cotton will return to work. He apologized, and the university offered him his job back.
A new survey found that education policy tops the list of issues that young adults care about. That's especially true for African-Americans.
Cleveland, Mississippi's school board voted to appeal a court-ordered desegregation plan. The city has fought desegregation for more than five decades.
A local NAACP filed a lawsuit against a California school district. The civil rights group accused school officials of failing to follow through on a discipline agreement.
A philanthropy organization awards nearly $3 million in grants toward education programs in Kentucky for Black boys. Observers praised the award, but warned that Black girls are being neglected.
