An inspiring new documentary 180 Days: Hartsville takes a fresh look at the nation’s poverty and education challenges from a rural South Carolina town triumphing in the face of extraordinary challenges.

On March 6, The Center for Michigan and Detroit Public TV hosted a televised town hall meeting to explore early childhood education and the future of education.

American Black Journal sat down with Detroit Public School's superintendent Dr. John Telford, school board president Lamar Lemons and emergency financial manager Roy Roberts to talk about DPS's rising graduation rates, enrollment and the quality of the education and safety of students.

Juliette Okotie-Eboh, Senior Vice President of Public Affairs for MGM Grand Detroit, explains their outreach programs which are creating a positive impact in the community and support students.

Denise Smith, Vice President of Early Childhood at Excellent Schools Detroit, speaks to the important of early child development and education to create a lifetime learner.

Yolanda Eddins, Director of Parent Development and Training of Detroit Parent Network, discusses the importance of supporting parents.

Sonja Allen, Chief Executive Officer of Communities in Schools of Detroit, Inc., discusses the organization's effort to engage communities to positively impact the schools in Detroit.

Dan Varner, Chief Executive Officer of Excellent Schools Detroit, speaks to the action their organization is taking to ensure each student has access to an excellent school by 2020.

Michigan’s Superintendent Mike Flanagan has a grounded perspective on Michigan’s dropout crisis. His own story of struggling in school lends to his understanding of the issues of dropouts. He understands dropping out is not just a Detroit problem; this is an issue that affects our state and our country.