School mascots that community members find offensive are being replaced. However, some school board members are choosing to stick with problematic mascots—even staking their political lives on the nicknames.

Lots of attention is paid to protecting students on school grounds but ensuring their safety while being transported to and from school is just as essential.

Research shows that when students are given a chance to do grade-level work, they succeed at a greater rate than what people might have expected.

Berea College has vastly expanded its Partners for Education K-12 assistance program to provide cradle-to-career services to families in the country's poorest communities.