Education
States Step In To Stop Colleges Holding Transcripts Ransom For Unpaid Bills
An estimated 6.6 million students can't obtain their transcripts or degrees for having unpaid bills as low as $25 or less. Several states have passed or are considering laws to curb the practice.
Colleges Get Creative To Reach Students After Enrollment Plummets Due To COVID-19
New data is showing that the pandemic continues to have profound impact on college enrollment. But some schools are making up that loss with aggressive recruitment and innovative ideas.
High School Seniors Ask College Students Their Burning Questions: COVID-19 Edition
From dorm room COVID-19 safety to virtual office hours, graduating high school seniors have lots of question about college in a pandemic. We've invited current college students to answer some.
Cleaning A College In A Pandemic: 'Without Us This Campus Shuts Down'
Colleges are leaning heavily on campus custodians. "You may not have seen us before the pandemic, but I guarantee you'll see us now," says Tanya Hughes, a campus building services head in Florida.
Former Macy's Store In Vermont Is Converted Into High School
In Burlington, the closed Macy's department store is now the Downtown Burlington High School. Forget about stairs — students can take the escalators to class.
Pfizer Says COVID-19 Vaccine Shows '100% Efficacy' In Adolescents
Pfizer says it will submit the clinical trial results "as soon as possible" to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and is hoping to start vaccinating children before the next school year.
As Bad Information Spreads, Florida Schools Seek To Teach 'Digital Literacy'
Many Florida high schools now teach a cybersecurity program. There's a larger plan to help students figure out what is and isn't true online. Organizers hope it will become a nationwide model.
Bill To Stagger Terms On WS/FC School Board Surprises Some Members
A statehouse bill introduced last week would mandate staggered terms for members of the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Board of Education. This came as news to some board members.