Sans Forgetica: A Font To Remember
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with typography lecturer Stephen Banham of RMIT University about a new font he helped develop to assist people in remembering what they've read.
Education
Are You A Teacher Who Uses 'Harry Potter' In Your Curriculum? Tell Us About It
It's been about 20 years since Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone was first published in the U.S. NPR wants to hear from teachers who use the series in class.
DeVos Misses Rulemaking Deadline; Teachers Sue Loan Servicer; Detroit Students Strike
Also in our weekly round of education news: For-profit college regulations stay in place, for now; a new study says to judge low-income schools on growth, not just achievement
Dean At Catholic University Suspended For Tweet About Kavanaugh Accuser
William Rainford, a dean of the university's National Catholic School of Social Service, apologized for a tweet that the university says "demonstrated a lack of sensitivity."
The American Dream Is Harder To Find In Some Neighborhoods
A new data tool finds a strong correlation between where people grew up and their chances of climbing the economic ladder. Charlotte, N.C., hopes to use it to improve residents' economic mobility.
5 Simple Ways To Encourage Brain Development In Your Little One
According to a team of Harvard researchers, the key to addressing the achievement gap lies in connecting parents' natural instincts with what we know about developmental science.
Teaching High School Students About Sexual Assault Through Literature
NPR's Michel Martin talks with high school English teacher Eric Devine and author Laurie Halse Anderson about teaching high schoolers about sexual assault.
A High Schooler Reacts To Kavanaugh And Ford Hearings
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks to 17-year-old Jessica Melnik about what it's been like to follow the Ford-Kavanaugh hearings as a high school student.
New Education Budget; Yale Discrimination Investigation; Faults In Loan Forgiveness
Also in our weekly education news roundup: 6 ways to talk to your kids about sex after Kavanaugh; Homeschooling is growing and changing rapidly
No Cash Needed At This Cafe. Students Pay The Tab With Their Personal Data
For free coffee, students can provide their names, phone numbers, email, majors and interests. This information is then provided to corporate sponsors who want to "diversify students' career choices."