Education

Parenting An Extrovert In An Introvert-Centric World

6:07pm January 27, 2019

Mark Oppenheimer is a father of five. He recently wrote a piece for The Washington Post about how to raise an extrovert. He and his extroverted daughter Anna speak with NPR's Michel Martin.

Queue Listen Now

Demonstrators hold a sign during a teachers strike in Los Angeles, California, U.S.

Education

As LA Teachers Reach A Deal, Denver Authorizes A Strike And Oakland Schedules A Vote

8:39am January 26, 2019

In this week's roundup: The LA teacher strike is over. But in Denver and Oakland, strikes may be in the horizon.

The Newseum building in 2008, the year it moved into its Washington, D.C., home. On Friday, Johns Hopkins University announced that it is acquiring the building for $372.5 million.

Newseum's Imposing D.C. Home Bought By Johns Hopkins For $372.5 Million

4:22pm January 25, 2019

by Colin Dwyer

The deal, which remains subject to regulatory approval, represents an ambitious expansion for the Baltimore-based university — and the end of a turbulent era for the journalism museum.

Friday News Roundup - Domestic

3:44pm January 25, 2019

Hundreds of thousands of workers around the country are approaching another missed paycheck and the latest on the Roger Stone indictment.

COLOMBIA-VENEZUELA-CRISIS-OPPOSITION-DEMO

Friday News Roundup - International

3:44pm January 25, 2019

A dual presidency, Davos and a deadly explosion in Mexico.

Education

What Are Your Childhood Memories Of Big News Events?

3:22pm January 25, 2019

by Lauren Migaki

Think back to a time when you were growing up and something big was going on in the world. What did you hear about it? What misconceptions did you have? We want to hear your story.

Bennett College Receives Two Major Gifts In One Day

8:13am January 25, 2019

by Bethany Chafin

Bennett College in Greensboro has received $1 million in less than 24 hours, thanks to two large gifts.

Education

430 College Applicants Have Their Hopes Dashed

7:38am January 24, 2019

The applicants got an email from the University of South Florida St. Petersburg saying they were accepted to the school. Then they got another email, saying they should disregard the previous email.

Queue Listen Now

Video of a school in Shanxi province, China, shows principal Zhang Pengfei leading the students in a major update of the standard calisthenics routine.

WATCH: In China, School Principal Leads Students In Dancing To A New Beat

5:35pm January 23, 2019

by Laurel Wamsley

At first the teachers were skeptical, but after two weeks they joined in "because the music is full of energy ... it really gets the happiness flowing," Zhang Pengfei told a local newspaper.

Los Angeles Teachers Return To Class

4:59pm January 23, 2019

by Saul Gonzalez

On Tuesday, Los Angeles teachers approved a deal with the school district — ending a six-day strike. By Wednesday morning, many educators were relieved to be back in the classroom.

Queue Listen Now