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People are turning to social funding platforms like GoFundMe to pay tuition. Generous strangers are making education goals possible.

Several education news stories in 2016 impacted the African-American community. Black educators reached new heights and the community debated school choice.

New York City plans to launch a college savings plan for kindergarten students from low-income families. The program encourages parents to put away small amounts consistently to make college affordable.

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In the class, students explore how Black social movements have contributed to empowerment within the African-American community.

A survey of K-12 teachers found a high level of satisfaction with the profession. Here are some ways to pursue an education career.

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Trent Bennett, a teacher at Malvern High School in Little Rock, took to KTHV-TV's Facebook page on Christmas Eve to unleash a series of racist remarks about President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama.

A judge has scheduled the retrial for ex-Charleston cop Michael Slager in the shooting death of Walter Scott for March 1 after a mistrial was declared when a deadlocked jury didn't reach a unanimous decision .

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Quick and easy tips to help you reach your fitness goals in the New Year.

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With less than 72 hours left in the year, a few outliers have tried to turn tragedy into comedy by creating a series of GoFundMe campaigns to save actors Betty White, 94, and Morgan Freeman, 79, from the 2016 death curse.

Cam Newton surprises hospitalized youngster before surgery. The 10-year-old boy's wish was to meet his sports idol.