Student Loan policy forcing some off black campuses

Student Loan policy forcing some off black campuses

A change in federal education loan policies has left many students at some of the nation’s historically black colleges and universities struggling to fill a gap in their financial aid and forcing hundreds to leave school. A more rigorous system of credit checks has...
Race-based academic targets raise eyebrows

Race-based academic targets raise eyebrows

As states have sought waivers from the 100 percent proficiency requirement of No Child Left Behind, new performance targets were put in place that led to differing expectations for children depending on their race. NBC’s Rehema Ellis reports....