Elon Completes Restoration of Two-Room Schoolhouse
A Pre-Confederate schoolhouse is about to open to a new generation of educators.
Education
Small Gains, But Much Left To Fix, In Campus Sexual Assault Cases
In 2010, NPR's Joe Shapiro led an investigation into sexual assault on college campuses. As the White House releases its own report, Shapiro explains what's changed since 2010 — and what hasn't.
Learning With Disabilities: One Effort To Shake Up The Classroom
The traditional special education model keeps kids with disabilities separate from their peers for much of the day. But a few educators and advocates are pushing for something different.
Stopping Link Rot: Aiming To End A Virtual Epidemic
Getting a "File Not Found" or "Error 404" message is annoying, but in the academic world, it can be a minor tragedy. One professor explains why we need those pages, and what's being done to save them.
Wash. Loses 'No Child Left Behind' Waiver Over Teacher Evaluations
Washington has become the first state to have its "No Child Left Behind" waiver revoked by the federal government, meaning the state will have less flexibility in spending federal education funds.
Alternatives Emerge To Affirmative Action
Opponents of affirmative action have often touted alternatives, like socio-economic based admissions, or targeted outreach. David Greene talks to University of Washington professor Mark Long.
For Early Childhood Education, Tulsa, Okla., Stands Out
Many states are planning to expand early childhood education programs, but what constitutes a high-quality pre-K program? Researchers say the city of Tulsa, Okla., has come up with a winning formula.
Search Begins for New Leader of WSSU
The search to find a new leader to take the reins of WinstonSalem State University got under way Monday.
Town Hall Meeting Will Focus on NC Teacher Pay
A group of students from Wake Forest University is organizing a town hall meeting Tuesday to discuss teacher pay in the state.
A Scientific Experiment: Field Trips Just For Teachers
Educators say the middle grades are a key time time to get kids jazzed about science, but many teachers say they lack the tools they need. In Chicago, a science museum is helping to fill the the gap.