Report Shows Minority Students Suspended at Higher Rates

"U.S. public schools suspend black, Hispanic and disabled students at much higher rates than others, according to a new report by a Colorado-based civil rights group."

Study: Largest U.S. Group of Poor Kids is Now Hispanic

"For the first time in U.S. history, the largest single group of poor children in any racial or ethnic category is Hispanic, according to a new survey."

Hispanic-White Achievement Gap Still Wide in Education: Report

"The Hispanic-white educational achievement gap has remained wide over the past two decades, according to a new report by the Department of Education's statistical center that a Department statement calls 'sobering.'"

Hispanic Students Now Majority in Texas Public Schools

"Hispanic students are now the majority in Texas public schools, according to the state education agency."

Pennsylvania School Experiments With 'Segregation'

"A Pennsylvania high school says some students are separated by race, gender and language for a few minutes each day in an effort to boost academic scores, raising controversy over the historically contentious issue of segregation in schools."

Blacks Suffer 'Nerd Penalty' for Good GPA

"Good grades in whites are linked to social acceptance, but in blacks and American Indians, good grades result in a 'nerd penalty,' U.S. researchers say."

Education Dept. Sees 11% Spike in Civil Rights Complaints

"The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights received nearly 7,000 complaints this fiscal year, an 11% increase and the largest jump in at least 10 years, according to data provided by the department. The increase comes as the office proceeds with 54 compliance reviews in districts and institutions of higher education nationwide, including cases involving disparate discipline rates and treatment of students with disabilities."

Racial Achievement Gap Still Plagues Schools

"American schools have struggled for decades to close what's called the 'minority achievement gap' — the lower average test scores, grades and college attendance rates among black and Latino students."