By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) of the U.S. Department of Education has released a wealth of data from the 2020–21 … [Read more...]
King Sends Letter to States Calling for an End to Corporal Punishment in Schools
U.S. Education Secretary John B. King Jr. sent a letter on November 22nd, 2016 urging state leaders to end the use of corporal punishment in schools, a practice repeatedly linked to harmful short-term … [Read more...]
Persistent Disparities Found Through Comprehensive Civil Rights Survey Underscore Need for Continued Focus on Equity, King Says
Gaps Exist in Discipline, Rigorous Courses – All Seen in Data Available Online for Download for First Time The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) today unveiled new data … [Read more...]