education

Watch excerpts of the second part of Roland Martin and a group of impassioned educators' discussion on school choice, charter schools and vouchers.

Roland Martin and a group of passionate, committed leaders in education came together for an important discussion on the issue of school choice.

A Seattle high school singled out Black students to sign an agreement to work hard in school. Several Black students got angry and threw the document in the trash.

Issa Rae, creator of the popular Awkward Black Girl series, hit a major milestone on Sunday with the debut of her new project Insecure.

Lawmakers filed a bill to fund President Obama's Computer Science Initiative. The president launched the partially-funded program earlier this year.

A federal lawsuit accuses an officer and the Kansas City School district of unconstitutionally handcuffing a second-grader. The child was upset after being bullied by a classmate.

A group of Georgetown University's slave descendants objects to the university's compensation plan. They want to work with the school to create a $1 billion foundation.

Chicago South Side educators are using innovative methods to reach their students. Winning a social entrepreneur award has opened new doors for PilotEd.

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.

A 10-year-old student mows lawns to help his mom pay for school supplies. He inspired others to help kids in need get ready for school.

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.