WS/FCS middle school students voice concerns about transportation issues
The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Board of Education held a forum to hear from middle schoolers on Tuesday. Transportation was a big topic.
Education
Journalist Emily Hanford to join local education leaders for panel discussion on literacy
Local education leaders in Winston-Salem are participating in a panel discussion this week to talk about literacy and equity in the community.
School board elections are latest battleground for polarized national politics
In a Pennsylvania district, school board elections have turned from debates about teacher salaries to issues like gender identity policies.
A school board race is Pennsylvania is heating up, with gender policies on the ballot
In a Pennsylvania district, school board elections have turned from debates about teacher salaries to issues like gender identity policies. At stake is the chance to drastically shape district policy.
How two Dartmouth professors are addressing student questions on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Dartmouth College has set up forums to educate students and the public about the Israel-Hamas conflict. NPR's Scott Simon talks to professors Susannah Heschell and Tarek El-Ariss, the organizers.
Meet the newest college women's wrestling team
One of the fasted growing college sports is women's wrestling. There are about 150 women's wrestling teams at colleges and universities in North America, but not many in the deep South.
Cornell cancels classes following antisemitic threats
Cornell University canceled classes to acknowledge the "extraordinary stress" its campus has been under as one of its students is accused of making violent antisemitic threats against Jewish people.
Crossnore campaign raises $35 million for renovations and a new charter school in Winston-Salem
Crossnore Communities for Children has raised $35 million for major renovations and an expansion of services to all of its campuses.
Community steps up to support Winston-Salem schools without strong PTAs
The teachers’ lounge at a Winston-Salem high school got a surprise makeover this weekend. The renovation was part of a larger community initiative to support public schools without strong Parent Teacher Associations.
Disputes over the Israel-Hamas war have raised tensions on U.S. campuses
From protests to violent threats, the Israel-Hamas war raised tensions on campuses. NPR's A Martinez talks to Kent State University administrator Eboni Pringle about free speech and student security.