Opponents of public school closures have new evidence of discrimination. A new study says school closures disproportionately harm Black and poor students.

U.S. Secretary of Education John King shares his vision for education equity. NewsOne Now host Roland Martin and his panel evaluate King's vision and the likely education policies of the presidential candidates.

Advocates and educators say teachers can play a major role in bridging communities and schools. Teachers who know the community they serve are more effective.

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

Studies show that students connect better to teachers who look like them. A group of Black teachers and education advocates discuss the value of diversity.

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.

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

NY launches mental health initiative for young children. Researchers say that children of color disproportionately lack access to quality mental health services.

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Food that’s in when School is Out! Program Mission The Summer Food Service Program for Children (SFSP) was created to serve nutritious meals to children when National School Lunch and School Breakfast Program meals are not available. To ensure all children receive proper nutrition throughout the year, SFSP reimburses organizations that prepare and serve meals […]

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Watch Roland Martin, Howard Fuller, Nina Rees, guest host Avis Jones-DeWeever, and the NewsOne Now panel discuss the charter school versus traditional school debate in the video clip above.

A movement has emerged to pass a moratorium on random weapon searches in L.A. public schools. But the school district's superintendent says the policy is necessary.