Political Fight Threatens Illinois Public School Funding
Less than a month after ending one budget impasse, Illinois is staring at another one, this one involving public school funding.
Education
Illinois Governor Vetoes Education Funding Plan
While the state's public schools could open on time, some school districts say they will run out of money by October if the legislature and governor can't agree on a school funding formula soon.
We're All Born With Mathematical Abilities (And Why That's Important)
Kids who start school behind in math tend to stay behind. But could early predictors in preschool help educators put them on a path to success?
Hey America, We're Listening
What do the media get wrong about...you?
New Florida Law Lets Residents Challenge School Textbooks
The new bill was pushed by a conservative group critical of the way evolution, climate change and government were being taught in Florida schools.
Tens Of Thousands More Women And Minorities Are Taking Computer Science
The Advanced Placement program has scored a win for diversity with the help of Silicon Valley.
Nationwide, Teachers Supplement School Supplies With Their Salaries
NPR's Noel King interviews Teresa Danks, a third-grade teacher who begged for school supply money on the side of the road to bring attention to the lack of resources facing educators.
For Malala, Now 20, Birthdays Are Best Spent With Girls Who Dream Big
The world's youngest Nobel laureate spent her 20th birthday this month with displaced Yazidi girls in northern Iraq. She spends each birthday with girls who are struggling to get an education.
The Ongoing Battle Between Science Teachers And Fake News
In a world of fake news and junk science, how do science teachers help their students distinguish fact from fiction?
Pittsburgh Summer Camp Introduces Refugees To U.S. Culture
Many refugee students are new to American customs and pastimes - including summer camp. Now, a non-profit in Pittsburgh is offering them free summer camp as an introduction to American culture.