The Biggest Education Stories Of 2017 And 2018
Betsy DeVos, school choice, civil rights, student loans and for-profit colleges: A look at the year in education and the big stories we're watching next year.
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DeVos In Charge, Teacher Well-Being And Chronic Absence: Our Year In Review
As we say goodbye to 2017, we're reflecting on some of our best education stories of the year.
Education Under The Tax Bill, For-Profit Colleges And More Women In Med School
Graduate students can breathe easier, a potential mixing of church and state in Louisiana, and for-profit students will get less money back than anticipated. It's the last weekly roundup of the year!
Why School Field Trips Are Causing Controversy In Denmark
Denmark's seeing a controversy over how to handle Christmas in public schools. The country is largely secular but takes children on church field trips for the holiday.
For-Profit And Online Education: What's Going On?
Even as regulations weaken, for-profit colleges struggle to stay afloat.
Minnesota Music College Closes Abruptly, And Students Scramble To Find Schools
Some students of the McNally Smith College of Music graduated Saturday; others who were left short are rushing to find a new school — and learn whether their credits will transfer.
Greensboro Medical Society Encourages Young Women Of Color To Pursue Medicine
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How Much Do Teachers Spend On Classroom Supplies?
Republicans have agreed to preserve a $250 tax break for teachers when they buy classroom supplies. But teachers tell us that they typically spend a lot more.
Why Teens Find The End Of The World So Appealing
Dystopian novels are all about consequences, choices and grey areas. And psychologists say that plays right into the sweet spot of the developing teenage brain.
Grad Students' Tuition Waivers Will Remain Untaxed, After All
A controversial provision that would have taxed grad students' tuition waivers was removed in the final version of the GOP tax bill. The measure, which was part of the House tax bill, drew protests.