Can a middle school class help scientists create a cooler place to play?
As global temperatures rise, middle school students are learning research skills that could help cool off their school and neighborhood.
Education
Guilford County Schools receives federal grant to support mental health services
Guilford County Schools will receive $14.8 million from the U.S. Department of Education for school-based mental health services.
WS/FCS to use new software to improve student schedules
It takes Winston-Salem/Forsyth County school officials about six weeks to build a master schedule for their students.
During the pandemic many Americans chose not to go to college, but high schoolers did
Fewer people in the U.S. are going to college, but through early college programs and dual enrollment, many colleges are seeing a growing number of high schoolers in their classrooms.
Guilford County School Board rejects GOP pick for vacant seat — again
The District 3 seat on the Guilford County Board of Education remains vacant following a vote Tuesday night to reject the GOP appointment.
A coordinated nationwide agenda dominated local school board elections last year
School boards are, by definition, local — but divisive national politics played a role in many board elections last fall. Those face offs may affect school board elections going forward.
Author George M. Johnson: We must ensure access to those who need these stories most
All Boys Aren't Blue, a memoir for teens and young adults about growing up Black and queer, appeared on many "best books" lists when published in 2020. It's being challenged in some U.S. counties.
3 key takeaways on the Seattle schools lawsuit against big tech
Seattle Public Schools is suing Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and Snapchat for exacerbating the mental health crisis among its students.
University of California grad students got a wage bump. But for many, it's not enough
Recent union-won wage increases for grad students at the University of California will help them make ends meet. But for many, it's not enough given the high cost of living in the state.
Winston-Salem State University chancellor to step down
The chancellor of Winston-Salem State University is preparing to step down.