Are black home-schooled students making the grade?
theGRIO REPORT - A new research effort aims to find out how African-American home-schoolers stack up academically against students in traditional schools...
In message to students, Obama encourages learning
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama told students Wednesday in a back-to-school address that they bear responsibility in helping America get back on its feet...
Study: 35 states get 'F' on civil rights education
theGRIO REPORT - More than half of states fail when it comes to teaching about the Civil Rights Movement in schools, according to a report released today by the Southern Poverty Law Center...
'Significant' pay gap for teachers in black schools
theGRIO REPORT - For U.S. schools with a large African-American and Latino population, the teachers are drastically short-changed, according to the latest Department of Education data...
HBCUs: Still relevant in the 'post-racial' era?
TheGrio REPORTS -- Beyond the draw of show bands, step shows and fond campus memories, HBCUs offer a solid academic foundation and a level of guidance that many are often unparalleled...
Determined not to drop out: Why diplomas matter
theGRIO VIDEO - Rasheedah Phillips was on the path to becoming part of a grim statistic. More than 7,000 students drop out of school every day in America...
Despite economy, students find hope in education
theGRIO VIDEO - At Suncoast Community High School in Palm Beach County, they're proud of being ranked the 9th best school in the country by Newsweek magazine...
Quiz: Test your parenting 'GPS'
EDUCATION NATION - Studies show that parents make a big difference in the academic success of their kids. But how much do you know about the best ways to help your children do well?...
How we can help future history makers
OPINION - In schools and in neighborhoods throughout this country, a new generation of history makers are budding...
Edelman: HBCUs 'more important now than ever'
theGRIO Q&A - theGrio caught up with Edelman for a one on one interview about the state of education and black America during a recent Public Policy Town Hall aimed at improving the quality of life of all citizens...
