Education

Lehigh University Revokes President Trump's Honorary Degree

12:59pm January 08, 2021

by Bill Chappell

Numerous petitions have sought to rescind the Lehigh honor for Trump. One earlier effort garnered nearly 80,000 signatures, saying the president falls short of the university's values.

U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos announced her resignation on Thursday.

DeVos Resigns As Education Secretary, Says, 'Impressionable Children Are Watching'

10:24pm January 07, 2021

by Cory Turner

The U.S. education secretary sent her letter to President Trump, announcing her resignation effective Friday.

Supporters of President Trump roam the U.S. Capitol Rotunda after storming into the building on Wednesday.

How To Talk To Kids About The Riots At The U.S. Capitol

7:19pm January 07, 2021

by Anya Kamenetz

Many young people across the country are finding this moment extremely scary. Parents, caregivers and teachers can help them cope.

What U.S. Educators Think Of Getting A COVID-19 Vaccine

4:06pm January 07, 2021

by Anya Kamenetz

Federal guidelines say school personnel and child care workers should receive the COVID-19 vaccine at the same time as front-line workers. NPR talks with educators about their opinion of the vaccine.

A first-grader raises her hand at Mary L. Fonseca Elementary School in Fall River, Mass., in November.

Education

Where Is It Safe To Reopen Schools? New Research Offers Answers

12:11pm January 07, 2021

by Cory Turner

A new study suggests reopening schools may be safer than previously thought, at least in communities where the coronavirus is not already spreading out of control.

Ohio Puts Teachers At The Front Of The COVID-19 Vaccine Line

7:37am January 06, 2021

by Jenny Hamel

Teachers and school staff in Ohio are being prioritized to get the vaccine. The governor made the decision as a way to get students back in the classrooms, but teachers and parents have concerns.

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More WS/FC Schools Students Will Head Back To Classrooms This Month

10:54pm January 05, 2021

by Keri Brown

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools is continuing with its plan to bring back more students for in-person learning.

Former NC A&T Chancellor James Renick Dies At 72

6:22pm January 04, 2021

by Paul Garber

Dr. James Carmichael Renick, a former chancellor of North Carolina A&T University, has died. He was 72.

Education

Guilford County Schools Delaying Reentry For Middle School Students

3:51pm January 04, 2021

by Keri Brown

Guilford County Schools is welcoming back more students to classrooms Tuesday.

Education

Two Teachers Reflect On Lessons Learned Amid The Pandemic

7:47am January 03, 2021

NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with high school teachers Michael Terich and Lyschel Shipp about what they've learned during the pandemic, and their hopes for the new year.