The U.S. Department of Education investigates systemic racial discrimination in Pinellas County Schools. Federal education officials had previously criticized the district for its five failing predominantly Black elementary schools.

Former Sec. of Education Arne Duncan takes new job in Chicago to help high school dropouts. He plans to create a program to teach them job skills to escape gang life.

Several Republicans joined Democrats to confirm John King for education secretary. King's main task is implementing the sweeping new education law.

Several Republicans joined Democrats to confirm John King for education secretary. King's main task is implementing the sweeping new education law.

A Senate committee approved John King for education secretary. He awaits a confirmation vote from the full Senate.

An Inspector General report says the Education Department misled the public about the misdeeds of student loan companies. Lawmakers are outraged over the mistreatment of military service members.

I agree, our students need more instructional time for communication skills, problem-solving skills, creative writing, the arts, field trips, and the like. President Barack Obama…

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A group of Black women who were kicked off a train while touring wineries in Napa Valley are seeking justice.

The U.S. Department of Education announced Wednesday the launch of a new website that will support college advisers and guidance counselors in selecting the best…

U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan is wrong on several key issues — primarily the privatization of the public school system as a means of…