Education

In 'The Teachers,' passion motivates, even as conditions grow worse for educators

9:02am March 20, 2023

by Gabino Iglesias

Alexandra Robbins illuminates how teachers, who shape our future, live a constant battle against financial pressure, entitled parents, politicians, and the educational system at the local level.

A Florida professor says his contract was terminated for teaching about racial justice

4:51pm March 18, 2023

A longtime English professor at Palm Beach Atlantic University says his "decision to teach and speak about racial justice" led to a parent complaining and the university terminating his contract.

Marcella Middleton speaks at NCDHHS town hall

Forsyth County residents speak out about lack of mental health services at town hall

3:21pm March 17, 2023

by Amy Diaz

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services hosted a mental health town hall in Forsyth County Thursday night. Many attendees raised concerns about the state’s lack of services.

Balloons are seen wrapped around a tree in caution tape at Robb Elementary School on May 31, 2022 in Uvalde, Texas, a week after the school shooting.

With gun control far from sight, schools redesign for student safety

9:14am March 17, 2023

by Mallika Seshadri

In the wake of ongoing school shootings, architects are designing schools to minimize risk and increase student connection.

Education

6 early entries we love from the 2023 NPR Student Podcast Challenge

8:59pm March 16, 2023

by Janet W. Lee

Here are six early entries we love, selected from student podcasts submitted on or before March 3.

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Education

General Assembly passes bill requiring Guilford County School Board to seat rejected GOP candidate

2:46pm March 16, 2023

by Amy Diaz

A new state law will require the Guilford County Board of Education to approve a previously rejected GOP candidate to fill a vacant seat, and make five other counties’ scho

GCS teacher Michael Logan at the podium during a school board meeting

Education

Guilford County School Board rejects GOP pick for vacant seat for a fourth time

3:56pm March 15, 2023

by Amy Diaz

The Guilford County Board of Education voted to reject a GOP appointment to fill a vacant seat for a fourth time on Tuesday. Pending legislation would require the board to approve him.

Education

Books on race and sexuality are among the most targeted across N.C. schools

2:48pm March 15, 2023

by Sunshine Week partners

Journalists from nine North Carolina newsrooms learned that over the past two years, people have brought at least 189 book challenges across the state's 115 public school districts. The reporting was timed to coincide with Sunshine Week, an annual celebration of the importance of public records, open government, and transparency.

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Former state lawmaker Kay Bounkeua takes a break from her work as her daughter Ryla Bounkeua plays with Kay's stepdad Jeffrey Strong in Rio Rancho, N.M, March 13.

Only New Mexico lawmakers don't get paid for their time. That might change this year

1:57pm March 15, 2023

by Alice Fordham

Most states pay or offer some financial compensation to state lawmakers for their work. Not New Mexico. That can be a barrier for many people trying to enter politics. A new bill could change that.

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Wellesley College, in Massachusetts, was founded in 1870 to educate women. Its students are now pushing for more inclusive policies in admissions and communications.

Students want this women's college to rethink its notion of gender in admissions

1:27pm March 15, 2023

by Rachel Treisman

Wellesley College currently admits only some transgender and nonbinary applicants. Students voted for a non-binding referendum pushing for more inclusive admissions and communications policies.