A federal lawsuit accuses an officer and the Kansas City School district of unconstitutionally handcuffing a second-grader. The child was upset after being bullied by a classmate.

A state judge ruled that Connecticut underfunds poor schools. The state now has a deadline to overhaul its system.

A Mississippi judge wants schools to handle misbehaving students.

Reports of a 'Blacks Only' dorm at Cal State L.A. are false. The school sets the record straight.

Marvel Comics unveils its lineup of special issues to promote math and science education. Three of the superheroes are Black.

Chicago public schools announced a record high graduation rate. The teachers union applauded the students, community organizations, and educators for more than a decade of hard work.

Northern Kentucky University students rallied against racism. A flier mocking Welcome Black Week sparked the protest.

Two Mississippi universities removed state flags from campus over its controversial embedded Confederate emblem. They join five other Mississippi public colleges that have removed the flag. Only one remains.

Black men in Hartford show support for students on the first day of school. They recognize that the students face an uphill battle.

In a joint complaint, the NAACP and two disabled Black students accuse Richmond, Virginia Schools of Discrimination. The U.S. Department of Education's Civil Rights Division is evaluating the allegations.