How Parents And Teachers Can Nurture The 'Quiet Power' Of Introverts
A new book looks inside the minds of introverted kids and teens, with lessons for schools on class participation, groupthink and public speaking.
Education
Fact-Check: Bernie Sanders Promises Free College. Will It Work?
A top education analyst says the U.S. probably could get some more people through college by footing the bill, and it would probably pay for itself. But it isn't an open-and-shut case.
Indian Students Say It's Free Speech; Government Calls It Sedition
Indian security forces are cracking down on a major university, highlighting a new front in India's culture wars over things like free expression and religious dietary rules.
Standards, Grades And Tests Are Wildly Outdated, Argues 'End Of Average'
A Harvard faculty member argues in his new book that averages tell us nothing useful about individuals. That has big implications for schools.
'Indentured' Explores Efforts To Fight Mistreatment Of College Athletes
College sports rake in billions, but the athletes' pay just covers college costs. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with author Joe Nocera about Indentured: The Inside Story of the Rebellion Against the NCAA.
Should Computer Education Cover More Than Just Coding?
Computers are not just about programming. There's also a lot of theory — and science — behind technology. Coding bootcamps often downplay theory, and some university programs are too heavy on it.
A Symphony's Big Challenge: Lift A Tough School Through Music
Embedding musicians in a low-income elementary school has brought gains in math and reading. But is this a boutique approach, or could it be scaled?
Texas A&M Investigates Report Of Slurs Yelled At Black High School Students
"Go back where you came from," white college students told black high school students Tuesday. A campus officer reportedly said the students were expressing their First Amendment rights.
As The Water Crisis Continues, Flint's Superintendent Looks Forward
While the damage from lead in Flint's water is not yet known, even low levels can be harmful to children. The Michigan city's superintendent of schools says he's bracing for an uncertain future.
Can Dementia Be Prevented? Education May Bolster Brain Against Risk
The risk of getting dementia has been dropping for decades. Why? Research suggests education's effect on the brain and good cardiovascular health help.