The updated federal student aid form has been simplified
After a months-long delay, the federal student aid form — known as the FAFSA — will reopen later this month — with drastic changes to the way the application is completed.
Education
Free COVID tests headed to nation's schools
Starting in early December, about 19,000 school districts will have the chance to order free rapid COVID tests from the federal stockpile for their students, staff and others in the community.
How a young Black woman in Chicago is quickly paying off her student debt
Black women are disproportionately burdened by student debt. One young woman in Chicago is doing everything she can to avoid becoming part of that statistic.
Brown University holds vigil after student wounded in possible hate crime shooting
Brown University held a vigil Monday night in support of one of its students. Hisham Awartani was wounded over the weekend along with two of his friends in what may have been a hate crime shooting.
Winston-Salem siblings killed by father in murder-suicide
The Winston-Salem Police Department is investigating a murder-suicide that took place early Tuesday morning.
Union Cross Traditional Academy awarded for closing achievement gaps between Black and white students
A Winston-Salem elementary school was recognized as the top school in the state for closing achievement gaps between Black and white students. The principal says personalized and intentional instruction was the key to this accomplishment.
Opinion: School shows are a magical part of the holidays
NPR's Scott Simon talks about how much he enjoys watching school stage productions this time of year and why.
A new documentary shows the impact of book bans in Florida public schools on the kids
In her directorial debut, Sheila Nevins' chronicles the impact of book bans in Florida public schools. She tells NPR's Scott Simon what inspired her to profile those most affected — the students.
California joins a growing movement to teach media literacy in schools
California is the latest state in a growing movement across the country to require media literacy education for all grade levels.
Guilford County Schools to hold public hearing on two school closures
Two Guilford County schools could close next year as the district moves forward with its $2 billion facilities master plan. The district will hold a public hearing on the closures on Dec. 12.