Biden awards Medal of Freedom to Gabby Giffords, Simone Biles, John McCain
The 17 recipients include athletes, artists, and leaders of the civil rights and labor movements.
Education
Pine Hall Elementary will remain open as district monitors enrollment
A Stokes County elementary school that officials had discussed closing will remain open for now, despite enrollment numbers.
Local teenagers develop ideas to cultivate a sense of belonging in their schools
A group of about 20 teenagers from different schools and different backgrounds gathered in a circle for the last day of the Peacebuilders &
Life Kit: The importance of inclusion in sex education
Some state lawmakers are working to restrict the rights of LGBTQ youth. For some students, that means sex education can miss some important points.
The Uvalde schools police chief resigns from city council
Pete Arredondo stepped down from his position in the City Council just weeks after being sworn in following allegations that he erred in his response to the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School.
The dealer that sold the gun used in the Oxford High School shooting is being sued
Four students were killed in the mass shooting in Michigan last November. Seven people were also injured, including a student whose parents are suing Acme Shooting Goods, the weapons dealer.
We asked 5 students: What inspired you to become a gun control activist?
NPR spoke with high school and college students who have been impacted by gun violence, and are now working to make sure others won't be.
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools to host career fair, teaching webinar to fill vacancies
There are 271 teacher vacancies in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County school district.
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools extends contract for superintendent
The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Board of Education unanimously voted to extend the superintendent's contract for an additional two years.
Arizona offers free college tuition to the state's Native students
The University of Arizona joins schools in a number of other states in covering tuition and fees for tribal members, who have been less likely than other Americans to pursue higher education.