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Annette Gordon-Reed, who integrated Texas' Conroe ISD in 1964, visited and dedicated a school named in her honor in the district on Thursday.

No word yet on a school segregation lawsuit demanding that New Jersey end its neighborhood assignment policy for public schools.

No word yet on a school segregation lawsuit demanding that New Jersey end its neighborhood assignment policy for public schools.

/PRNewswire/ -- As kids continue to navigate and make sense of complex global events as well as the goings-on in their community, staying informed and...

Elton John transformed the White House South Lawn into a musical lovefest Friday night as he played a farewell gig to honor everyday “heroes” like teachers, nurses and AIDS activists.

Biden surprises Elton John with National Humanities Medal at White House

WASHINGTON – “God bless you, let’s have some music,” said Elton John. With that, the White House South Lawn was transformed into a musical lovefest Friday night as John played a farewell gig to honor everyday “heroes” like teachers, nurses and AIDS activists. But as it turns out, the event was also to honor the […]

• "God bless you, lets have some music," said Elton John. With that, the White House South Lawn was transformed into a musical lovefest Friday night as John played a farewell gig to honor everyday heroes like teachers, nurses and AIDS activists. But as it turns out, the event was also to honor the 75-year-old British songwriter, as President Joe Biden surprised him with the National Humanities Medal for helping people rise up for justice. John seemed almost overcome by the accolade, ...

“God bless you, let’s have some music,” said Elton John. With that, the White House South Lawn was transformed into a musical lovefest Friday night as John played a farewell gig to honor everyday “heroes” like teachers, nurses and AIDS activists. But as it turns out, the event was also to honor the 75-year-old British…

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