School Starts Again For Thousands Of Students Displaced By Camp Fire
Schools for thousands of teens and children displaced by the Camp Fire started up again this week, mostly in temporary locations in Chico, Calif.
Education
Reports: Man Arrested At Greensboro High School Had 'Hit List'
Police have uncovered new details about Steve Spence, the man arrested at Smith High School in Guilford County Monday. It appears he was targeting multiple people.
Teachers Turn Lessons Into Instagram-Worthy Photos
Teachers have formed something of a community on Instagram. Using hashtags like #teachersofinstagram, they post photos of meticulously crafted classroom decorations, lessons and even daily outfits.
The Reality Of T.M. Landry Prep, A School In Small-Town Louisiana
Rachel Martin talks to Erica Green of The New York Times about the school, which gained attention by sending its underprivileged students to Ivy League colleges. An abusive culture is unearthed.
Northern California Wildfire Survivors Return To School
The students of Paradise, Calif., will return to school on Monday — but they won't go back to schools in the town itself, which is still recovering from the deadliest fire in the state's history.
DeVos' New Sexual Assault Guidelines Are Open For Public Comment
In this week's roundup: News from the Ed Department; more parents are taking out loans for their kids in college; and two lawsuits were also filed this week.
Hope, Agency, Mastery, And Other Terms Educators Are Redefining
Here are some of the latest key words driving teachers in their work.
'Harold Believed In Me': Remembering A College Access Advocate And NYC Schools Leader
Harold Levy, the former head of New York City public schools, worked to give all students access to college. "Harold wanted to know us, he wanted to hear us," one student says.
Businessman Gives $1,000 Checks To Every Student At Paradise High School
The California town was largely destroyed by fire earlier this month. High school "was the first, last and only truly carefree time," said Bob Wilson, who gave $1.1 million to students and staff.
When The 'White Tears' Just Keep Coming
The phrase is meant as a gentle poke at white people who take offense at minor threats to their privilege. "Sometimes it feels good just to make fun of racism and of racists," one humorist says.