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A teacher in Virginia highlights the joyous sides of the African American experience
One teacher in Virginia is making sure Black History Month reflects some of the more joyous sides of the African American experience in this country.
Foundation started by Virginia Tech shooting victim aims to improve school safety
Kristina Anderson Froling is a survivor of the Virginia Tech mass shooting in 2007. NPR's A Martinez talks to her about the efforts of the Koshka Foundation that she started to make campuses safer.
NC bill would limit Guilford County school board's say in filling vacancies
A new bill would require the Guilford County Board of Education t
Need to write a toast or a script? Here are 7 tips to let your voice shine through
Sounding like yourself on a podcast or during a toast takes practice — and a specific writing style for audio storytelling. NPR Life Kit host Marielle Segarra gives advice on how to sound more human.
6 HBCU marching bands compete in this weekend's Honda Battle of the Bands
Morgan State University in Maryland competes Saturday in its first Honda Battle of the Bands performance in Montgomery, Ala. It's the largest showcase for HBCU marching bands in the country.
AP exam drops 'Roe v. Wade' questions, upsetting some students and teachers
The Advanced Placement exam for government has dropped questions about Roe v. Wade from this year's test. Some teachers and students are dismayed its no longer part of the required AP curriculum.
10 things to know about how social media affects teens' brains
Eye-opening testimony from a top scientist offers a useful primer on the role social media may play in the teen mental health crisis.
WS/FCS partners with city to help students 'Stay Fresh' with free haircuts
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools is partnering with the city to provide three youth mentorship programs, one of which involves free student haircuts.
A new study offers hints that healthier school lunches may help reduce obesity
The national study found a small but significant decline in the average BMI of more than 14,000 schoolkids after implementation of a 2010 federal law that boosted nutrition standards for school meals.