At his old school, term-limited North Carolina governor takes new tack on public education funding
Blocked by Republican legislators at most every turn to advance his education agenda, Democratic Gov.
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A school in Jerusalem brings Arab and Jewish kids together to boost understanding
Jewish and Arab children learn alongside each other at the Hand in Hand school. They're taught in Hebrew and Arabic, in a program unusual in Israel for integrating students of different backgrounds.
Low starting pay makes it hard for early career teachers in NC to support families
The state House Select Committee on Education Reform met Monday afternoon to discuss teacher compensation in North Carolina. Experts say low starting pay leads to higher turnover rates for teachers early on in their careers.
Why tens of thousands of California State faculty are on strike
As many as 29,000 faculty members of the largest higher education network began striking against the California State University system on Monday. They're demanding a pay increase and other benefits.
Black women in academia face unique challenges on the job
Black women face unique pressures and challenges in academia. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with professor Joy Gaston Gayles of NC State University about she's seen this play out in higher education.
Home schooling is surging, but lax regulation can leave kids vulnerable to abuse
Home schooling is now America's fastest growing form of education, but Washington Post reporter Peter Jamison notes, "It's remarkable how little oversight there is of home-schooled children."
Guilford County Schools faces challenges to transportation staffing and efficiency
Guilford County Schools, like other districts in the state, is facing challenges in filling bus driver vacancies. Officials say changes need to be made at the state level to tackle the problem.
UNC Greensboro administrators announce proposed program cuts
Physics, anthropology, and religious studies are included in the undergraduate programs that may be eliminated at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. As WFDD’s David Ford reports, university officials released its list of courses on the chopping block amid budget woes.
The Iowa principal who protected students during a high school shooting has died
Dan Marburger was critically injured during the Jan. 4 attack at Perry High School. The school superintendent said he was a "hero" who intervened with the teenage gunman so students could escape.
California is mandating cursive handwriting instruction in elementary schools
California is now mandating cursive instruction for public school students, but what's the point of pushing a pen in a digital world?