Indiana University's Vaccine Requirement Should Stand, Federal Judge Rules
A group of students challenged the college's policy, saying it violated their rights to reject medical treatment, among other things.
Education
Chicago School Staff Will Visit 18,000 Students Who Detached During The Pandemic
Chicago Public Schools have more than 18,000 students who are failing multiple classes and did not show up to classes regularly, if at all. The district will go door-to-door to try to reengage them.
North Carolina Community Colleges Dominate Rankings In Annual Survey
An annual study that ranks the country's best community colleges heavily features North Carolina schools.
Guilford County Schools Returns To In-Person Public Meetings
The Guilford County Board of Education held its first open public meeting this week after closing in-person participation more than a year ago because of the pandemic.
College Football Player Discusses The New Frontier Of NIL Endorsements
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Antwan Owens, Jackson State University college football player, about his NIL endorsement contract and the new frontier of college sports.
N. Carolina GOP Would Ban K-12 Promotion Of Views About Race
North Carolina Republicans advanced legislation on Wednesday that defines how teachers can discuss certain concepts about race and racism inside the classroom.
The Pandemic Changed Medical Education In Potentially Lasting Ways
Medical schools were forced to pivot to remote lectures and telemedicine visits during the pandemic. Some of those changes might be sticking for good.
Cornel West Has Announced He's Leaving Harvard And Says The School Has Lost Its Way
In a resignation letter posted to Twitter on Monday, West says the university is suffering from "intellectual and spiritual bankruptcy of deep depths."
Illinois Has Become The First State To Require The Teaching Of Asian American History
Governor J.B. Pritzker signed legislation last week that will require public school students to learn about Asian American history starting in the 2022-2023 school year.
WSSU, N.C. A&T To Provide Free Textbooks To Undergraduates
Several Triad historically Black colleges and universities will be using federal funding to offer free textbooks to all undergraduate students in coming semesters.