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Senate Education Committee chairman John Eichelberger reportedly said during a town hall meeting that he blames failing urban school systems for minority students dropping out of college and that money would be better spent training them for vocational programs.

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Marvel Comics character Riri Williams, an African-American woman superhero, was featured in MIT’s admissions video.

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The annual "Retool Your School" grant campaign awards accredited HBCU's the opportunity to secure grant funding for campus reinvigoration.

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John Wilson, President, Morehouse College, says he doesn’t know if Trump’s HBCU executive order will make an impact.

The University of Phoenix and NewsOne release an education documentary. It explores innovative solutions to complex educational problems in the African American community.

Predominantly Black Prince George's County Public Schools touts its rising graduation rate. Administrators implemented measures that paid off.

People are turning to social funding platforms like GoFundMe to pay tuition. Generous strangers are making education goals possible.

Several education news stories in 2016 impacted the African-American community. Black educators reached new heights and the community debated school choice.

New York City plans to launch a college savings plan for kindergarten students from low-income families. The program encourages parents to put away small amounts consistently to make college affordable.

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In the class, students explore how Black social movements have contributed to empowerment within the African-American community.

A survey of K-12 teachers found a high level of satisfaction with the profession. Here are some ways to pursue an education career.