By Mrinal Gokhale U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan delivered his last speech out of 257 speeches on Dec 30 at 11 a.m. at Saint Sabina Church’s basement in Chicago. The speech was broadcasted … [Read more...]
Feds Launch Pilot College Program for Prisoners
By Jazelle Hunt NNPA Washington Correspondent WASHINGTON — Brandyn Heppard usually arrives 30 minutes early for his visits to Northern State Prison in Newark, N.J. He puts his pre-approved … [Read more...]
Arne Duncan announces tool to shed light on education disparities
By Macy L. Freeman and Lauren McEwen Special to the NNPA from the Afro- American Newspaper New findings show that several factors have widened the achievement gap for students of color in the … [Read more...]
Duncan outlines education equity at Selma Commemoration of march
In a major speech at the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Ala., U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan this past week addressed the challenges of ensuring equity, equal educational opportunity, and … [Read more...]