Report Says Faculty At Connecticut School Sexually Abused Students For Years
A law firm found sexual abuse by seven now-former staffers against 16 students — going back as far as 1969 and lasting until 1992.
Education
Virginia County Approves Plan To Arm Teachers
The Lee County School Board in Virginia voted to approve a plan that would allow teachers to carry guns. NPR's Jennifer Ludden talks to Superintendent Brian Austin about how the plan would work.
Teachers Turning To Free Supply Shops To Outfit Their Classrooms
Teachers say supply swaps are making a real dent in the amount of money they pay every year out of pocket for classroom supplies.
Hanna Rosin: Data Shows Women Have Progressed. But What's Next?
Post-recession, journalist Hanna Rosin noticed an economic shift: jobs dominated by men were on the decline, jobs dominated by women were on the rise. But does that data signify meaningful progress?
NYU Plans To Give Every Medical Student A Free Scholarship
David Greene talks to Dr. Rafael Rivera, associate dean of New York University's medical school, about the school's decision to become tuition free, regardless of need or merit.
NYU Medical School Plans Free Tuition For Those Studying To Be Doctors
New York University said the move was to address the high cost of entering a career in medicine. Most med students graduate in debt, which can often top $200,000.
The Future Of For-Profit Colleges
How are for-profit colleges regulated?
Are You Becoming An Empty Nester? Share Your Story
Are you about to send your last or only child off to college, making you an empty nester? NPR's Morning Edition wants to hear from you.
Bills And Bulletproof Backpacks: Safety Measures For A New School Year
As summer draws to a close, schools are beefing up security, and some parents are buying bulletproof school supplies. In Washington, one agency wants students to learn about traumatic injuries.