Chicago Schools Lose Millions For Allegedly Not Shielding Students From Sexual Abuse
The Department of Education is withholding $4 million, funding that supports elementary schools serving low-income and minority students.
Education
Should We Teach About Consent In K-12? Brett Kavanaugh's Home State Says Yes
More states are requiring that children learn about consent and healthy relationships, and students themselves are among those pushing for change.
5 Things To Encourage Brain Development In Your Little One
Researchers know there's an achievement gap that exists at 18 months. That's before any formal learning has taken place. An organization in Boston is trying to help parents close this gap.
Can Schools Use Federal Funds To Arm Teachers?
Senators from the education committee aired their frustrations about a move to allow school districts to use federal money to pay for the arming of teachers.
Space Mining — Learning How To Fuel An Interplanetary Gas Station
Real space travel will necessitate interplanetary gas stations on the moon, or on asteroids. A Colorado university has launched the first degree program in "space mining."
Need Help Paying For College? There's An App For That
The U.S. Department of Education has developed a new smartphone app that it hopes will make the notoriously difficult Free Application For Federal Student Aid a little easier.
When Florence Hit Her School Community, This Principal Stepped Up
Many of Krista Holland's students have been away from home and out of school for more than week. She says, "The lack of a sense of normalcy for the kids, I think that's where my heart aches the most."
Students Whose Families Are In The Grips Of The Opioid Epidemic Get Help At School
On Cape Cod in Massachusetts, school districts are using addiction counselors to help kids and their teachers cope with the chaos and trauma of the opioid epidemic.
Private D.C. School Talks To Students About Healthy Relationships
NPR's Renee Montagne asks Georgetown Day School guidance counselor Amy Killy about advising students at the prestigious Washington, D.C., high school about sexual assault.
Data Shows 99% Of Applicants For A Student Loan Forgiveness Program Were Denied
The U.S. Department of Education released new data that show the popular Public Service Loan Forgiveness program is out of reach for most who apply for it.