We Asked, You Answered: When Should We Call Something 'Racist'?
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Education
Teach Students To Use Social Media (The Right Way) And The Possibilities Are Endless
Social media can be a big part of students' lives, and teachers across the country are finding ways to use popular platforms as teaching tools.
Laptops And Phones In The Classroom: Yea, Nay Or A Third Way?
We asked teachers, professors, a psychiatrist and a technologist for their thoughts, and we heard a range of opinions on one of the most "weirdly divisive" issues in education.
What Do Asthma, Heart Disease And Cancer Have In Common? Maybe Childhood Trauma
Toxic stress in childhood can lead to a lifetime of health problems and, ultimately, a shorter life. Here's what schools can do to help.
Four Key North Carolina Education Issues To Watch in 2018
Last year brought a lot of changes for North Carolina's Public School System.
DeVos: 'Common Core Is Dead'; A Large Online Charter School Is Shut Down
School-related arrests data, foster youth transportation and more education news of the week.
Students Across D.C. Graduated Despite Chronic Absences, An Investigation Finds
An official investigation into Ballou High School and other high schools in the District of Columbia found that students received diplomas despite missing more than 30 days in at least one class.
Budgets Suffer After A Drop In International Student Enrollment
After a decade of large-scale growth in overseas enrollment, the number of international students studying at U.S. colleges and universities is dropping — leading some schools to make budget cuts.
Student Loan Defaults On The Rise, Texas Special Education, And Other Education News
Plus, DACA students living in limbo as proposals fly in Washington and new concerns about school funding inequality.
UC President Janet Napolitano On DACA Lawsuit
University of California President Janet Napolitano talks with NPR's Scott Simon about her involvement in a lawsuit against the Trump administration over the DACA program.