by Shanshan Wang | Aug 17, 2016 | Education
WASHINGTON — Two years after Devon Simmons was released from prison, he finished his associate degree — following through on the educational start he got at Federal Correctional Institution in Otisville, N.Y. And Simmons is not stopping there: He plans next to...
by Hannah Rank | Aug 3, 2016 | Education
Washington — New York state stakeholders and education experts hope a new federal education law will allow states to make assessments of progress at public schools more effective and personal. And they hope it won’t lead to any backsliding in state efforts...
by Xuanyan Ouyang & Jenny Lee | Jul 22, 2016 | Education, Topics
WASHINGTON – Born into a family that migrated from the Dominican Republic 30 years ago, Edward Lirianl was raised in a Bronx, New York, neighborhood where crime, poverty and poor education often discouraged dreams and aspirations of young people. Despite the...
by Hannah Gebresilassie | Jul 22, 2016 | Education, Politics
WASHINGTON – Students around the nation are constantly overcoming educational challenges and hurdles to persevere. First Lady Michelle Obama recognizes this and has committed to helping. Mrs. Obama hosted the third annual “Beating the Odds” youth summit on...
by Shanshan Wang | Jul 21, 2016 | Education
WASHINGTON – A new federal program that gives thousands of inmates in state and federal prison access to higher education while imprisoned not only can reduce recidivism but promotes safer communities, Secretary of Education John King said Tuesday. “By creating...
by Hannah Gebresilassie | Jul 14, 2016 | Education, Topics
WASHINGTON – Speaking in front of large crowds is nothing new to 12-year-old activist Asean Johnson. However, speaking at a time where racial tensions run high in America made it a little tougher this past weekend. “To see that I don’t even know if I can make it...
