Secretary of Education Arne Duncan at the Tribal Nations Conference
Duncan addresses reasons why students struggle and proposes ways to help Native American students, starting at the preschool level.
HBCUs once a haven for Jewish refugee scholars
Based on a book and film, the Museum of Jewish Heritage presents: "Beyond Swastika and Jim Crow: Jewish Refugee Scholars at Black Colleges"
Georgetown University students call for immigration reform
On Oct. 13, students from MEChA, a student organization at Georgetown University, voice their support for comprehensive immigration reform, bringing their own stories to a rally at the Capitol.
Sustainability Officer
Robert Rodriguez, of the University of Texas in San Antonio, sets the standards for green policies at the South Texas institution as the "sustainability officer." The energy manager gives a tour on what UTSA is doing to save energy.
The Odd Couple: Case for American Education Reform
In an unlikely partnership, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich and the Rev. Al Sharpton are teaming up for an issue they both can agree on: American education reform. Together they are touring the country screening the documentary "Two Million Minutes: A 21st Century Solution," produced by Robert Compton, which showcases charter schools as the model of excellence for today's crumbling and mediocre public education system. At the Washington D.C. premiere, Gingrich and Sharpton took the cause for change to policymakers.
Joseph Holston: Color in Freedom
In his most recent exhibit Holston uses vibrant colors to compose a 50-piece sequence of paintings, drawings and etchings titled, “Color in Freedom: Journey Along the Underground Railroad.” “Color in Freedom” captures the majestic familiarity of Africa, the horror of enslavement, the drudgery of slavery and the courage of escape.
Morgan State University Professor M.K. Asante discusses new film, The Black Candle
M.K. Asante, an awarding-winning poet, author and internationally acclaimed filmmaker, recently embarked on his most ambitious teaching assignment to date: educating the world about Kwanzaa.
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Secretary of Education Arne Duncan at the Tribal Nations Conference
Duncan addresses reasons why students struggle and proposes ways to help Native American students, starting at the preschool level.