The vital role and relevance of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) has been contested in contemporary times. Until recently, no central text or film documented the history of these institutions as they transformed the lives of African-Americans and American society over the arc of time.

The main goal of the bill is to cultivate a strong workforce in West Virginia by making education at community and technical colleges more accessible. West Virginia Public Broadcasting took a closer look at CTCs and their focus on workforce training.

A one-on-one technology initiative that kicked off last fall is now fully operational at three schools in Detroit Public Schools Community District and is part of the district’s plan to spread the program to all 106 schools in the next five years.

When Michelle Andrews leaned over to talk to a disruptive 6th grader in her class, she says the student struck her in the face, causing Andrews’ neck to snap backwards.

Nearly 4 in 10 parents say they’re familiar with or know a lot about  the California School Dashboard, which grades schools and school districts using multicolored metrics, and those who have visited the website generally like what they’ve seen and found it useful.

Innovative ideas – from food pantries on campus to the first homeless shelter for college students – are on the rise in Los Angeles. Those involved with higher ed say they have a moral duty to meet the basic needs of learners so they can succeed.

In recent years, colleges have become keenly aware that students with sparse financial resources and thin networks of adult support can struggle to adjust to campus life, with many failing to earn a degree.

New York state’s Every Student Succeed Act (ESSA) was recently approved by the U.S. Department of Education. The $1.6 billion in annual funding will remain, while changes from No Child Left Behind will soon be affecting schools in Chautauqua County.