John King

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

The Education Department accesses civil rights gains under President Obama. Activists are preparing for rollbacks under Trump's administration.

Secretary of Education John King called for greater diversity at the PTA annual convention. He said diversity offers benefits all the way around.

Secretary of Education John King is urging charter schools to take a different approach to school discipline. Research shows that charter schools suspend students--especially children of color--at a higher rate than public schools.

Banning the box on college applications, "ensures that every young person has a shot," Valerie Jarrett, senior advisor to the President, said.

Secretary of Education John King talks with NewsOne about elevating the teaching profession. He wants to give teachers a voice and prepare them for the 21st century classroom.

  Roland Martin talks to interim Secretary of Education John King about the rule that deals with racial inequities that plague students of color in this…

Roland Martin talks to the incoming Secretary of Education, John King about the status of the nation’s graduation rates, education and college preparation courses. “We were excited…