Morgan State University forms ‘Presidential Task Force’ to address decline in Black male enrollment
In response to a significant drop in Black male enrollment at Morgan State University, Maryland’s largest...
Black student-parents access to affordable childcare support at community colleges
The issue brief “Black Student Parents’ Access to Affordable Child Care Support at Community Colleges” explores...
Head of NCES placed on leave by Trump administration
Peggy Carr, appointed by President Biden as Commissioner of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)...
Senate confirms Linda McMahon as Education Secretary, outlines ‘final mission’ to overhaul department
The Senate voted Monday to confirm former wrestling executive Linda McMahon as the nation’s education chief, a role...
Colorado bill aims to set statewide standards for Black history education
Democratic lawmakers in Colorado are pushing for the inclusion of Black history in the state’s academic...
Minnesota sees drop in new Black medical students
The number of Black first-year medical students in Minnesota programs declined by 3 percentage points last...
Trump administration considering significant cuts to the U.S. Department of Education
The Trump administration is considering significant reductions to programs and staff in the U.S. Department of...
USDA suspends scholarships for students at 19 historically Black colleges
A federal scholarship designed to support students from underserved and rural communities attending historically Black colleges...
Education Dept. cuts over $600M in teacher pipeline grants as Senate panel advances McMahon for education secretary
During her confirmation hearing, Linda McMahon, the nominee for education secretary, called teaching “one of the...
Madison program serving Black students with disabilities may shut down
A nonprofit dedicated to closing achievement gaps and reducing racial disparities in Madison schools faces financial...
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