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As neighborhoods and thus schools become more segregated, there are teachers who have decided to confront that head-on. They're not waiting for a grand…

The benefits and necessity of school recess have been widely debated over the past decade. But growing research shows recess helps improve academic…

Sixty-two years after the Supreme Court’s decision in Brown vs. Board of Education, many school districts in Michigan and throughout the country remain…

When we talk about segregated schools, we need to look no further than Detroit. Census figures from the Michigan Department of Education tell us Detroit…

If you follow State of Opportunity regularly, then you know we've talked quite a bit about food deserts – places where fresh fruits and vegetables are in…

Latino students are, on average, approximately three months behind their white peers in math when they start kindergarten, according to a recent report…

I read a lot during the week when I'm putting together blog posts. Most of what I read I get to share with you, but there are occasions when I don't have…

Earning a college degree can create a pathway to a better job, higher wages and overall improved quality of life. Studies show that college graduates earn…

Miguel and Angel are brothers and they pretty much disagree on everything: TV shows, music, games, even the way they dress. But that stuff’s all pretty…

The American Academy of Pediatrics issued a statement in January on protecting immigrant children following president Trump's immigration-focused…