Duncan To Leave Guilford School Board After 18 Years
A longtime member of the Guilford County School Board is stepping down before the end of his term and won't seek re-election.
Education
Closures Of Schools In Puerto Rico Complicate Family Life
Parents and teachers have argued that Puerto Rico's plan to close 265 public schools did not consider the impact those closures would have on individual communities. A judge has agreed, throwing a wrench in the government's plans.
White House Proposes Merging Education And Labor Departments
The pitch goes all-in on workforce development and imagines a mobile-first platform for student borrowers. It's part of a proposal to restructure federal government. Congress would have to approve.
Freedom School Opens At Wake Forest Campus
An educational program is starting next week at the Anna Julia Cooper Center that helps students from marginalized communities keep their reading skills up over the summ
When It Comes To Preschool, Does Father Really Know Best?
Parents in Ghana's capital city have embraced preschool as a way to vault their kids into a better future. But the children aren't learning. And the reason may surprise you.
How Virtual Advisers Help Low-Income Students Apply To College
Nearly one-fourth of high-achieving students from low-income families apply to college completely on their own. One approach to make the experience better? Pair students with a virtual adviser.
Summer Melt: Why Aren't Students Showing Up For College?
As many as 40 percent of students who intend to go to college don't show up in the fall. Education researchers call this phenomenon "summer melt," and it has long been a puzzling problem.
A Guide To Parental Controls For Kids' Tech Use
All the major tech companies offer parental controls — Apple is the latest. For parents, making the best of them can be tricky.
NYC Mayor On Diversity Problems With City's Elite Public High Schools
Steve Inskeep talks to New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio about his proposal to change how students are admitted to the city's specialized high schools.
Virtual Advisers Help Out With College Admissions
Nearly 1 in 4 high-achieving, low-income students apply to college completely on their own. A nonprofit aims to help them by connecting them to remote advisers.