Education
School Closings & Delays for Thursday January 9
Closings & Delays as of 4:20 p.m.
Watauga County Schools -- 2 hour delay, buses running limited routes
Financial Benefits Of A College Degree Accumulate
It's been said that having more education usually leads to higher pay. A study suggests the advantage continues even into retirement years. That's in part because those with more education tend to stay in the work force longer.
Elon University Purchases Several Buildings in Downtown Greensboro
There are five colleges and universities in the downtown Greensboro, including Elon Law School. Officials from Elon University recently announced it is expanding its downtown campus.
The Online Education Revolution Drifts Off Course
In 2012, "massive open online courses" were lauded as the most important trend in higher education. But this year, educators and even students rebelled against the rapid expansion of online learning. Two of the biggest MOOCs say they're making big changes in how they deliver their classes in 2014.
Elementary Schools in Forsyth County Will Get Big Security Uprades
Schools across the country have been re-evaluating their security measures since the Sandy Hook Elementary shootings last December, including the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School System. But a school shooting at Carver High School in August prompted school officials and the board to take action immediately. As a result, parents, teachers and staff will see some big changes in 2014.
School Testing Systems Should Be Examined In 2014
Our series on the future continues with a discussion about education. Morning Edition co-host Steve Inskeep talks to Linda Darling-Hammond, a former adviser to President Obama, who is dismayed to see his administration build on the high-stakes testing requirements introduced by the Bush administration.
Sorry Assiduous (adj.) SAT-Takers, Linguist In Dudgeon (n.) Over Vocab Flashcards
Many students prepare for the SAT by drilling themselves on esoteric, arcane and recondite words — like esoteric, arcane and recondite. Linguist Geoff Nunberg doesn't discourage these efforts, but he does have a word of caution: memorizing a definition is hardly the same as learning a new word.