Voters overwhelmingly turned down a constitutional amendment for the special statewide school district. At issue were education funds and control.
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.
Serena Williams will donate funds for supplies in Compton public schools. This is part of the #BestSchoolDay campaign that includes 50 celebrities who are donating to schools through the crowdfunding platform DonorChoose.org.
