Guilford County Schools teachers use crowdfunding site for classroom supplies
There are more than 130 Guilford County Schools projects currently listed on DonorsChoose.
Education
A 65-year-old college student shares wisdom on reinventing oneself
As the new year begins, a 65-year-old college student offers advice on reinventing yourself.
Why some rural universities are dropping dozens of programs
NPR's Sarah McCammon talks with Hechinger Report Author Jon Marcus about the financial woes of rural universities and why some are dropping dozens of programs.
Banned Books: Author Jerry Craft on telling stories all kids can identify with
Jerry Craft published the Newbury award-winning graphic novel New Kid in 2019. The novel focuses on the experience of being Black and the "new kid" at a predominantly white school.
Author Jerry Craft: Most kids cheer for the heroes to succeed no matter who they are
New Kid won the Newbery Medal, the Coretta Scott King Author Award, and the Kirkus Prize. But the book has been challenged in some school districts for content related to race.
LEAD Girls of NC expanding to 2 Winston-Salem/Forsyth County middle schools
LEAD Girls of North Carolina, a program for at-risk preteen girls, is expanding into two more Winston-Salem/Forsyth County schools in January.
University of California workers end strike after approving contracts
Striking graduate students at the University of California approved a bargaining agreement Friday, ending an unprecedented 40-day strike that snarled classes at the prestigious university system.
Adnan Syed is hired by Georgetown University's prison reform initiative
Syed, who was released from prison this year after his case was the focus of the true-crime podcast Serial, started working for the initiative, which advocates for others in the criminal legal system.
North Carolina Poetry Society mentorship program enters 20th year
The North Carolina Poetry Society’s Gilbert-Chappell Distinguished Poet series, a mentor
Taliban expels female teachers from some schools. So who will teach the girls?
Early this week, the leaders of Afghanistan declared that women could not attend university. Now there are fears the any education for girls is in jeopardy as some female teachers are sent home.