Education
New test results show U.S. high school students are struggling with core skills, raising concerns about the country’s educational and economic future. Scores for 12th graders in reading and math have dropped to their lowest levels in more than two decades. The drop continues a decade-long decline that accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to […]
Several universities across the state received recognition as some of “America’s Top Colleges” ranked by Forbes, many right here in the Triangle area. The schools on the list were one of 500 universities selected and ranked based on outcomes for undergraduates. The list also highlighted tuition costs, educational value and career outcome for students. Duke […]
Join NewsOne as we explore New Orleans’ community, ownership and traditions 20 years after Hurricane Katrina.
You’ve heard of getting an “F” on a report card, but what about an “FF”? In North Carolina, that grade was traditionally used for students who were both failing and frequently absent. Starting this school year, that’s no longer allowed. The current policy states that “FF” can only be used if a student is failing […]
In this op-ed, Dr. Stacey Patton explains how provisions in Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" limit educational opportunities for Black Americans.
Did y'all know there are at least two HBCUs in America (West Virginia to be specific) that are predominantly white?
The U.S. and Iran have a long, complicated history, spanning decades before US strikes on nuclear sites.
Afrikaners, the white ethnic group that ruled South Africa during apartheid until its end in 1994, are a complex group. Here's their history.
If there is one lesson I have gleaned from Malcolm X, it is the importance of seeing oneself as a forever student.
Understanding the symptoms and the reasons behind prostate cancer risk in Black men is a critical step toward early detection and developing better health outcomes for our kings.
The projects, often referred to as public housing for low-income individuals and families, have a long and complex history.
College graduation season is upon us, which means some of your favorite stars are flipping their tassels on stage and receiving honorary degrees.