Education – Page 2 – Voice and Viewpoint

Journal Criticized for not Consulting Black Scholars on Race

Jun 16, 2017

BY ERRIN HAINES WHACK ASSOCIATED PRESS A leading journal of political philosophy took up the Black Lives Matter movement in its June issue without a single contribution from a black academic, triggering an ou...

Lack of Accountability in San Diego Unified School District for the Educational Outcomes of African American Students

May 18, 2017

Community, Education

Staff Writer The African American Student Success Coalition (AASSC) held a press conference in front of the San Diego Unified School Board office at 4100 Normal St. Participants included the Association of ...

Dr. Ricky Shabazz Named President of San Diego City College

May 18, 2017

Community, Education

Dr. Ricky Shabazz, an experienced higher education leader with a track record of promoting student equity and success, has been named the new president of San Diego City College. Dr. Shabazz comes to City Co...

DEVOS’ INVITATION TO SPEAK AT BLACK COLLEGE DRAWS CRITICISM

May 4, 2017

Education, National

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- Education Secretary Betsy DeVos shouldn't speak at historically black Bethune-Cookman University's graduation next week because she will bring controversy to a sacred moment for students a...

UC San Diego Designated as a Changemaker Campus

Apr 10, 2017

Community, Education

The University of California San Diego has been designated as a Changemaker Campus by Ashoka U for its role as a leader in social innovation education. Only 40 universities around the world have received this d...