Voters overwhelmingly turned down a constitutional amendment for the special statewide school district. At issue were education funds and control.
A state judge ruled that Connecticut underfunds poor schools. The state now has a deadline to overhaul its system.
The Black Lives Matter platform addresses the need for education reform.
A philanthropy organization awards nearly $3 million in grants toward education programs in Kentucky for Black boys. Observers praised the award, but warned that Black girls are being neglected.