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The Obama Era: A Post-racial Society?

Despite the election of President Barack Obama, many longtime scholars whose work intertwines with race disagree that the country has reached a post-racial period.

February 4, 2009

MSIs

Democrats Propose Billions in New Education Spending

House Democratic leaders on Thursday unveiled an $825 billion economic stimulus package with massive new education spending that goes far beyond a widely expected increase in federal Pell Grants.

January 15, 2009

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Duncan Wins Praise at Confirmation Hearing

President-elect Barack Obama’s choice to lead the U.S. Department of Education pledged Tuesday to expand access to higher education and address “unacceptably high” dropout rates that prevent more youth from aspiring to college.

January 13, 2009

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Most Laud Obama’s Choice for Education Post

Arne Duncan’s supporters praise his inner-city reforms, while others decry his lack of experience on higher education issues.

January 7, 2009

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Grants & Gifts

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, NORTHRIDGE has received a $200,000 grant from State Farm Insurance to develop an arts program that would bring K-12 students from the San Fernando Valley to the CSUN campus. The Department of Journalism at COLUMBIA COLLEGE CHICAGO has received a $10,000 grant from the Tribune Foundation to support the school’s Minority Journalism […]

January 7, 2009

HBCUs

Transition Team Wrapping Up Work on Education

Now that President-elect Barack Obama has tapped Chicago Public Schools CEO Arne Duncan to be secretary of education, the transition team’s plan is for Duncan to select his key department leaders within the next few weeks.

December 23, 2008

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New Education Secretary Short On Higher Ed Experience, Praised As Consensus Builder

President-elect Obama Tuesday tapped Chicago Public Schools CEO Arne Duncan as his secretary of education, selecting an urban schools chief who has little background in public higher education but who emerged as a consensus pick to help bridge gaps among K-12 factions.

December 16, 2008

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Mixed Reviews: Black and Latino Advocates On Duncan’s Record and Their Expectations

The highly anticipated announcement of the next U.S. Secretary of Education brought varied reactions from three key African-American higher education constituencies and at least one Latino organization.

December 16, 2008

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OBAMA STAYS CLOSE TO HOME ON EDUCATION CHIEF

President-elect Obama today tapped Chicago Public Schools CEO Arne Duncan as his secretary of education, selecting an urban schools chief who has little background in public higher education but who emerged as a consensus pick to help bridge gaps among K-12 factions.

December 15, 2008

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Advocates: Economic Stimulus Needed for Education Too

Education groups join chorus of industries asking for government help that will create school repair jobs and keep students enrolled in college.

December 10, 2008

HBCUs

Hill Harper on Campus

Actor and best-selling author Hill Harper talked to Diverse’s Michelle J. Nealy this month about his motivational speaking tour, “HBCU Empower Me Tour With Hill Harper,” which launched in September and runs through May 2009.

November 26, 2008

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Obama Administration Could Mean More Money, Scrutiny

Youth expect Obama to deliver on college affordability, but that may mean more oversight of colleges.

November 26, 2008