Author and educator Chris Emdin discusses cultural bias in the classroom. He suggests using hip-hop as a tool to engage Black students.

A federal judge blocks Obama's transgender school bathroom rule. The plaintiffs accused the president of an overreach.

Educators and activists issue an urgent call for community members to get involved in their local school. Parents must also participate in their child's education.

Vanderbilt University will spend $1.2 million to remove the word "Confederate" from a dorm building. The school's chancellor said the word doesn't reflect inclusiveness.

Spelman College established a task force to consider whether to admit transgender students. The historically Black college would join a wave other elite women's institution to make the policy change.

An Indiana elementary school's teachers are having honest discussions about race and power. The teachers are continuing the voluntary after school sessions for a third year.

Homeless among students is a growing national crisis. The Department of Education has issued guidance to states and school districts on how to address this issue.

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Oberlin College placed professor on leave over alleged anti-Semitic comments. Her comments outraged the college's board of trustees.

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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 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.