School photos provide a snapshot of segregated schools from across the country.
Liz Willen
Liz Willen is editor of The Hechinger Report and director of The Hechinger Institute.
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Never Mind Trump’s Visit — Mississippi’s New Civil Rights Museum is a Real Game Changer for Education
State’s racist history revealed in unsparing detail: ‘It hurts my heart’
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High School Seniors Reveal Choices in Joyous ‘Signing Day’ Ceremony
College-bound students at Match High School set money woes aside and become heroes, just for a day.
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The Potential, Promise and Pitfalls of Blended Learning in India
Despite lack of computers and connectivity, India is trying to add blended methods to its schools
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New Era of Education Passion, Protest and Politics Will Follow DeVos Confirmation
This could end up creating more problems than it solved for Trump.
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Fight for Better Education Instead of Blasting “Unhappy Liberals’’
Mississippi senator gets pushback for “alternate” view of protests
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How a Governor’s Push for “Religious Freedom” Eclipses Education Crisis and Could Bring Back ‘Dark Time’
Mississippi passes anti-equality law while ignoring its dismal education system
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How You Can Get an Education at SXSWedu in Austin: Really
Erynn Peterson, co-founder of Station082 speaks at SXSWEdu in Austin. Austin, TX — Wanted: Innovators who embrace technology start-ups, relish weekday happy hours and enjoy expert education commentary from newly minted CEO’s. Enthusiasm for “disrupting,’’ a plus. Stamina for “wall-to-wall,” creativity, and “transformational ideas’’ helpful, especially on topics like MOOCS, Big Data, micro-credentialing and virtual […]
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Fixing a Higher Education “Caste System” That Screams Inequality: Help Us Find Answers
The Trinity College Admissions Office waiting room. Photo: Julienne Schaer Enter the admissions office at Trinity College in Connecticut and you’ll find a roaring fire, fresh flowers, floor-to-ceiling windows and a Latino enrollment dean who grew up poor, the first in his family to go to college. Angel B. Pérez, Trinity’s vice-president of enrollment and […]
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Amid National Diversity Protests, Community College Students Dare to Dream of Debt-Free Life
At community college, lots of dreams for students already left behind
