Forsyth Tech Announces Free Tuition For Class Of 2021
This year's North Carolina high school graduates will be able to go to Forsyth Technical Community College for free this fall through a public-private partnership just unveiled by the school.
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ESPN's Jay Bilas Weighs In On Student-Athlete Compensation Via NIL Vote
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Jay Bilas, college basketball analyst and commentator for ESPN, about the NCAA's decision to allow student-athletes to be paid for use of their name, image and likeness.
GCS Looks At Safety Protocols After Receiving Vitriolic Messages
Guilford County Schools is discussing changes to safety protocols for board meetings. This comes after protests over access and a string of vitriolic emails.
Kaleideum Announces $2.25M Gift Toward STEAM Education
The children's education organization Kaleideum has received a gift of $2.2 million toward enhancing its programs for pre-K through 12th-grade students in
Lawsuit Challenges Indiana University's Mandate Requiring COVID-19 Vaccination
Indiana University is among the more that 500 colleges in the U.S. requiring that students receive the COVID-19 vaccine for fall semester. But a new lawsuit is challenging the university's mandate.
How Do You Help Girls Thrive In School? There's A Surprising Answer
A new study finds that girl-centric programs may not be the only effective way to boost girls' school performance in low-income countries.
PHOTOS: Improvised Library Brings Joy Of Books To Kids Living In Gang Territory
It started with a guy who had a dream – bringing books to kids in a slum – and two used shipping containers. It's the Hot-Spot Library of Cape Town, South Africa.
Administrators Turn To Summer School To Address Pandemic Gaps
School district leaders worried about learning gaps caused by the pandemic are now putting a fun twist on an old fix: summer school.
Ahmad Dallal Makes History At The American University in Cairo
NPR's Leila Fadel asks Ahmad Dallal, about becoming American University in Cairo's first Arab president.