In a statement yesterday celebrating the role of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Education Secretary Betsy DeVos failed to acknowledge historical context that gave rise to them: legalized racial discrimination in the Jim Crow south. Though she later admitted the error, the initial omission is still concerning. We believe it is important to highlight both the history and current …
The National Association of Evangelicals (NAE) is taking a bold stance on Education Equity with their recently published Education Equity Resolution. The resolution calls on evangelical congregations across America to build relationships with their public schools and find ways to support, advocate and encourage teachers, students and administrators. The resolution also highlights, as we often do, the disparity of quality …
We’re back with Last Week’s Best Articles In Education! Our team is always seeking the latest news in the field of education. As advocates for a quality education for ALL students, we know we have to stay up-to-date on everything that’s going on in the education spheres of our nation…from the White House to the local public school district, from new …
Earlier this week Senate confirmation hearings took place for Betsy DeVos, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the U.S. Department of Education. How should people of faith who care about our nation’s most vulnerable students think about her nomination? We’ve got you covered. Hope for Students stands with our allies at The Expectations Project and more than a …
Senate confirmation hearings will begin today for Betsy DeVos, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the U.S. Department of Education. How should people of faith who care about our nation’s most vulnerable students think about her nomination? We’ve got you covered. The Expectations Project has joined forces with more than a dozen prominent Christian leaders and launched a …
