by Madison Muller and India Walton | Oct 22, 2020 | Education, Featured, Social Justice
WASHINGTON — On Sunday, D.C. activists from youth-led social justice organizations banded together to occupy the space outside the U.S. Department of Education. “Education is true liberation,” said Aniyah Vines, founder of the Live Movement and one of the...
by India Walton | Oct 20, 2020 | Education, Featured, Topics
WASHINGTON – Homecoming is a sacred time for students and alumni at Historically Black Colleges and Universities. The weeklong event gives HBCU communities a chance to come together and celebrate. But this year’s homecoming festivities looked a lot different as...
by Julia Benbrook | Oct 14, 2020 | Education, Featured, Politics, Topics
WASHINGTON – The final question at the vice presidential debate came from someone who can’t vote, Utah 8th grader Brecklynn Brown. It was a surprise to Brown when moderator Susan Page ended the debate with Brown’s question: “When I watch the news all I see is...
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by India Walton | Oct 6, 2020 | Education, Featured, Topics
Safety in schools is essential to protect staff and students, but police officers too often target students of color, Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., said Tuesday at a University of Connecticut meeting to review how to ensure a learning environment that does not...
by India Walton | Sep 23, 2020 | Education, Topics
WASHINGTON – Education Secretary Betsy DeVos said Wednesday that the Trump Administration is dedicated to providing funds to Historically Black Colleges and Universities amid the coronavirus pandemic. “The success of all students is a priority for this administration,...
by Megan Sauer | Aug 29, 2020 | Education, Featured, Topics
Black Lives Matter activists have pushed to cut police funding, but they also are protesting the presence of police in schools. However, some experts and a school shooting survivor said this week that the officers are important in keeping schools safe. Following the...
