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The head of Vanderbilt on the upcoming school year

4:20pm August 21, 2024

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Vanderbilt University chancellor Daniel Diermeier about the upcoming school year, months after pro-Palestinian protests took over campuses around the country.

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As sheriff calls for more metal detectors, WS/FCS superintendent says it will take community effort

3:48pm August 21, 2024

by Amy Diaz

The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office is calling for metal detectors to be used in schools every day after a gun was found on campus this week. But district officials say that will require more funding and manpower than they currently have.

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Elon University offers AI guide for colleges

4:47pm August 20, 2024

by Paul Garber

The digital guidebook was done in collaboration with more than 120 scholars and the assistance of the American Association of Colleges and Universities.

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Tim Walz made an impression in China, students and teachers say

5:30am August 20, 2024

Vice President Harris’ running mate has lived in China and traveled there many times. His relationship with the country has been under scrutiny, especially from Republicans.

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Student found with handgun at Carver High School in Winston-Salem

5:14pm August 19, 2024

by Amy Diaz

A student was found with a firearm and live ammunition at Carver High School in Winston-Salem on Monday, according to a media release from the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office. Officials say the handgun was never displayed, and no one at the school was hurt or threatened.

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Guilford County Schools promoting course offerings to homeschool students

3:25pm August 19, 2024

by Amy Diaz

Guilford County Schools is raising awareness about the option for homeschool students in the area to take classes in the district.

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Wake Forest University students led a Pro-Palestine protest outside of Wait Chapel

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Committee report finds mixed feelings on Wake Forest University's response to pro-Palestine protests

6:00am August 19, 2024

by Amy Diaz

Back in May, law enforcement officers were called to disband a pro-Palestine rally and encampment at Wake Forest University. A committee charged with reviewing the school’s response to the protest released their findings last week.

Here's back-to-school advice from elementary to high school students

6:00am August 18, 2024

NPR asked elementary to high school students heading back to school to weigh in on what they're doing to prepare for the upcoming school year. They answered the call with advice for their peers.

Campus protests prompt the question: Who wants to be a college president?

4:47pm August 15, 2024

by Ari Shapiro

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Brian Rosenberg, who spent 17 years as president of Macalester College in Minnesota, about the difficulties of being a college president, especially during protests.

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Guilford County Schools Superintendent Whitney Oakley contract extended to 2028

2:07pm August 15, 2024

by Amy Diaz

GCS Superintendent Whitney Oakley will also receive a 10% retention bonus and $10,000 to add to a retirement account of her choosing.