Students Compete To See Who Has The Best Cursive Writing
Remember cursive writing? Well it fell out of favor but some schools are bringing it back and students are actually competing at mastering cursive writing.
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Haunted By Boarding School, Phoebe Wynne Twists The Classics In Debut Novel 'Madam'
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Phoebe Wynne about how her experience attending and teaching in boarding schools and the grim fates for women in the classics shaped her debut novel Madam.
Colorado Becomes 1st State To Ban Legacy College Admissions
Colorado has become the first state to do away with legacy admissions in public colleges. The governor also ended a requirement that public colleges consider SAT or ACT scores for freshmen.
'Dear Son': How A Mom's Letter Inspired A Graduation Speech — From Prison
A student who has been incarcerated for more than 10 years delivers a graduation speech about forgiveness, perseverance and making the most of a future he sees as rich with potential.
American Mensa Selects Los Angeles Toddler As Its Youngest Member
Kashe Quest, 2, ranks in the top 2% of high IQs in the U.S. She knows how to read, speak Spanish, English and sign. She can name every U.S. state, and pick out elements on the periodic table.
Community Members Push For More Local Education Funding
A group of community members held a rally in front of the Guilford County Detention Center on Wednesday evening to urge more local funding for the public school system.
Howard University Names Its Fine Arts College For Chadwick Boseman
The university announced Wednesday that it is naming its newly reestablished college for performing and visual arts after the late, beloved actor and Howard alumnus.
High Point University New Programs May Include Law School
High Point University leaders are considering expanding the school's professional programs.
N.Y. Hospital, Schools Aim To Improve Kids' Access To Mental Health Provider
As rates of anxiety, depression and suicide in children have been rising in recent years, only 20% of kids have access to mental health care. To change that, a hospital joined with school districts.
'We Can And Should Teach This History': New Bills Limit How Teachers Talk About Race
Republican state lawmakers across the country are advancing bills that limit how public school teachers can talk about race in the classroom.