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

The President-elect wants DeVos to reform the education system. She's a strong proponent of school choice.

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Watch excerpts of the second part of Roland Martin and a group of impassioned educators' discussion on school choice, charter schools and vouchers.

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Dr. Steve Perry questions the motives of the NAACP's Board of Directors in calling for a moratorium on charter school expansion.

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

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No new charter schools. That’s the request from the NAACP. The historic and iconic civil rights organization has approved a resolution calling for a moratorium on the expansion of Charter Schools in America. The resolution states in part: “Charter schools have contributed to the increased segregation rather than diverse integration of our public school system… “Weak oversight […]

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Dr. Steve Perry is a man on mission — a mission to help educate African-American youth. According to www.WeareCapitalPrep.org, the goal is simple — provide…

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Cornell Belcher discusses polling data showing that 72 percent of Black parents favor charter schools.

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Why are so many African Americans against school choice when it is a viable option to educate the children who are being underserved by the education…

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Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) joined Roland Martin Tuesday on “NewsOne Now” for an exclusive interview to discuss education in America, school choice and the Choice…