Princeton Will Keep Woodrow Wilson's Name On School Buildings
Some students had wanted the former U.S. president's name removed because of Wilson's views on segregation.
Education
Cooking For Cancer Patients, Teens Learn More Than Recipes
The Bay Area-based Ceres Community Project recruits teen volunteers — many of whom were formerly homeless — to cook healthful meals and deliver them to local hospitals.
What Happens When The Online Bully Is A Child With Special Needs
A bullying counselor argues that too often, adults expect kids to navigate the Web with wisdom but without much guidance. For a child with special needs, it can be a powerful yet frightening space.
New Mexico's Truth: Stunning Vistas And Child Poverty?
"New Mexico True" is the state's tourism campaign, but an advocacy group created "New Mexico Truth" as a parody to highlight a reality in the state: high child poverty and low graduation rates.
You Can't Learn What You Can't See: Here's How Your State Screens For Vision Problems
That frustrated kid at the back of the class? It's not that he doesn't get it — or doesn't care. It could be he just can't see. A new report provides a look at children's vision screening by state.
The CIA 'Inadvertently Left' Explosive Material In School Bus After K-9 Drill
The bus then remained in service for two days after the training exercise, transporting students to a high school and two elementary schools in Virginia, before the material was found.
A Diverse Teaching Force? This Search Firm Can Help, But It'll Cost You
Meet Stratégenius Consulting — a company that helps schools find candidates from a wide range of backgrounds.
In African-American Communities, Growing Interest In Home-Schooling
When it comes to teaching their children at home, African-Americans often cite different reasons than white families.
With Supreme Court Tie, Teachers Unions Dodge A Bullet
The 4-4 ruling by the high court means the failure of an effort to overturn requirements that nonunion members contribute to the cost of bargaining.
Two Days Inside A Classroom For Young Offenders
Lisa Elder teaches about manners, laundry and a good handshake at a juvenile facility in Vermont.