Education
Students in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools to learn new code of conduct
As students head back to class this week in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools, they will be learning about a new student Code of Character, Conduct and Support.
How to stay protected from student loan scammers on the prowl
Amid President Joe Biden's announcement that his administration will be forgiving up to $20,000 in federal student loans, scammers may be looking to take advantage of borrowers.
Marvin Ward Elementary welcomed students with music on the first day of school
It's Colin Tribby's first year as principal of Marvin Ward Elementary in Forsyth County.
N.C. A&T receives $10M for clean energy research
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has received a $10 million grant to open a clean energy research center.
A new school year begins. What are your goals for teachers and students?
With a new school year underway, we're wondering what goals you might be setting for yourselves. NPR poet-in-residence Kwame Alexander asks you to write about one of your goals in the form of a poem.
School districts are struggling to hire as teachers reconsider their careers
As the school year gets underway, many American teachers are facing intensified pressure from states and parents, and some are considering whether they should stay in the profession.
A teacher pilots new African American studies AP course
As states across the country ban race-related curriculum in classrooms, NPR's Don Gonyea speaks with Florida educator Marlon Williams-Clark about the first African American Studies AP program.
Public school teachers in New Jersey add climate change to curriculum
David Gura speaks with New Jersey teacher Christa Delaney about teaching climate change in the classroom now that the state has officially included the subject in its curriculum.
Is it fair to forgive student loans? Examining 3 of the arguments of a heated debate
President Biden's plan to forgive hundreds of billions of dollars in student debt will help millions – but it's also raising concerns about inflation, economic fairness and college tuition costs.