Former Charter School Headmaster Begins New Public School Job
State Superintendent Mark Johnson recently announced a new chief of staff to help oversee North Caroli
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The American Dream Is Harder To Find In Some Neighborhoods
A new data tool finds a strong correlation between where people grew up and their chances of climbing the economic ladder. Charlotte, N.C., hopes to use it to improve residents' economic mobility.
5 Simple Ways To Encourage Brain Development In Your Little One
According to a team of Harvard researchers, the key to addressing the achievement gap lies in connecting parents' natural instincts with what we know about developmental science.
Wilkes Community College Partners With Tyson For New Poultry Learning Lab
Wilkes Community College is welcoming hundreds of baby chicks to campus as part of a new learning lab that will give students hands-on experi
Teaching High School Students About Sexual Assault Through Literature
NPR's Michel Martin talks with high school English teacher Eric Devine and author Laurie Halse Anderson about teaching high schoolers about sexual assault.
A High Schooler Reacts To Kavanaugh And Ford Hearings
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks to 17-year-old Jessica Melnik about what it's been like to follow the Ford-Kavanaugh hearings as a high school student.
New Education Budget; Yale Discrimination Investigation; Faults In Loan Forgiveness
Also in our weekly education news roundup: 6 ways to talk to your kids about sex after Kavanaugh; Homeschooling is growing and changing rapidly
No Cash Needed At This Cafe. Students Pay The Tab With Their Personal Data
For free coffee, students can provide their names, phone numbers, email, majors and interests. This information is then provided to corporate sponsors who want to "diversify students' career choices."
Chicago Schools Lose Millions For Allegedly Not Shielding Students From Sexual Abuse
The Department of Education is withholding $4 million, funding that supports elementary schools serving low-income and minority students.
Should We Teach About Consent In K-12? Brett Kavanaugh's Home State Says Yes
More states are requiring that children learn about consent and healthy relationships, and students themselves are among those pushing for change.