Education

Biden calls for peace after tense pro-Palestinian demonstrations on college campuses

7:19am May 03, 2024

President Biden finally broke his silence on student protests over the Israel-Hamas war and conditions in Gaza, an issue that has caught him in a political bind.

Top Forsyth County law officials say if a student assaults a teacher, punishment will be 'swift and severe'

6:58am May 03, 2024

by FOX8 WGHP, WFDD STAFF

Winston-Salem and Forsyth County’s top law enforcement officials held a joint press conference Thursday afternoon to make clear where they stand when it comes to students assaulting educators.

Morning news brief

5:13am May 03, 2024

President Biden addresses pro-Palestinian protests. Monopoly trial between DOJ and Google is wrapping up. Protesters in the Caucasus nation of Georgia say Russia-style draft law will hurt free speech.

What are college students potentially risking when they engage in protests?

5:13am May 03, 2024

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Robert Kelchen, professor of education at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, about what's at stake when college students join in protests.

How university endowments operate

4:57pm May 02, 2024

by Rafael Nam

Some students would like their universities to divest from Israel. Here's why universities don't want to do it — and why it may not even be doable.

North Carolina Senate OKs $500M for expanded private school vouchers

4:19pm May 02, 2024

by Associated Press

The North Carolina Senate has approved legislation to set aside roughly $500 million more — for now — for programs that provide taxpayer money to help K-12 students attend private schools. The majority-Republican Senate voted Thursday along party lines to spend the money, almost all of which will cover a surge in demand for Opportunity Scholarship grants.

Local educator Lee Childress address the school board during public comment

Education

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools to request $20M from county commissioners next week

3:08pm May 02, 2024

by Amy Diaz

The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Board of Education approved a budget request to the county for $20 million, much of which is intended to make up for the loss of federal COVID-19 funding.

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Students and pro-Palestinian activists face police as they gather outside of Columbia University to protest the university's stance on Israel's war in Gaza.

NYC mayor says 'outside agitators' are co-opting Columbia protests—students disagree

2:41pm May 02, 2024

by Destinee Adams

In an NPR interview, NYC Mayor Eric Adams said he had a 'gut reaction' that outside agitators were leading Columbia anti-war protests. Students beg to differ.

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Governor declares state of emergency for West Virginia's higher education system

5:15am May 02, 2024

by Chris Schulz

Because of ongoing delays with federal financial student loan forms, Gov. Jim Justice declared a state of emergency for the West Virginia higher education system. What does that mean?

Vargas Arango, 22, is a second-year student at Miami Dade College, studying business and psychology.

College student explores rare mental health condition in award-winning podcast

5:00am May 02, 2024

This year's winning entry is an emotional account of living with schizoaffective disorder, from a student at Miami Dade College.