Education

The Student Loan Report created a fake identity named "Drew Cloud," who was presented as founder, columnist and editor.

'Student Loan Report' Admits Its Founder And Editor Is Fake

7:29pm April 25, 2018

by Sasha Ingber

Reporters from The Chronicle of Higher Education discovered that "Drew Cloud" was made up from thin air. The "news" site was created by a student loan refinancing company.

Education

Guilford Co. Teachers Plan Press Conference To Demand Higher Pay, Money For Students

4:21pm April 25, 2018

by Sean Bueter

A group of Guilford County educators will hold a press conference to ask for more money for teachers and students, and they're tying their demands to the recent tornado that wreaked havoc in Greens

Professor Who Called Barbara Bush An 'Amazing Racist' Will Keep Her Job

3:31pm April 25, 2018

by Amy Held

It came down to freedom of speech, according to Fresno State President Joseph Castro. He noted Randa Jarrar made the remarks in a "private capacity," even as he called her conduct an embarrassment.

Brian Bowen recently declared for the NBA draft, despite not having played a game in college due to eligibility problems. An NCAA commission is recommending the NBA allow talented high school players to be drafted. Bowen is seen here playing for La Lumier

NBA Should Open Draft To High Schoolers, NCAA Commission On College Basketball Says

2:38pm April 25, 2018

by Bill Chappell

Removing "one-and-done" players from the NCAA would also remove a temptation for sports apparel companies, agents, coaches and others who want to profit from their talents, a review panel said.

Colorado teachers rally on April 16 outside the state Capitol to demand more funding for schools and oppose changes to the state's pension system.

Teacher Walkouts: A State By State Guide

2:16pm April 25, 2018

The West Virginia teachers strike in mid-February started a movement. Here's a look at what the issues are and where it's spread, including Colorado, Arizona and Kentucky.

Education

Blue Cross NC Donates $1M To N.C. A&T Nursing Program

11:29am April 25, 2018

by Neal Charnoff

N.C. A&T's nursing program will be getting a $1 million donation from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina.

Teachers Share Anger, Frustration Over Grants Turned Into Loans

10:36am April 23, 2018

A federal program meant to encourage young teachers has, instead, saddled thousands of them with unexpected debts. "I was in shock," says Mikayla Rhone, a teacher in Nebraska.

School Walkouts, Broken-down Classrooms, And Beyoncé

12:00pm April 22, 2018

by Anya Kamenetz

Historically black college pride rules at Coachella; students stand up for safety and justice.

Arizona Teachers Plan To Strike On Thursday

7:42am April 22, 2018

NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks to Mesa public school teacher Cathy Zinkhon Matsumoto about why Arizona teachers are planning to walk out.

Two roommates in the 1950s study in their Duke University dormitory. The school has decided to bring back largely random roommate pairings.

Why Duke University Won't Honor Freshman Roommate Requests This Fall

6:41pm April 21, 2018

by Scott Simon

Duke University has decided to stop honoring roommate requests made by incoming freshmen — returning the procedure largely to chance. Vice President for Student Affairs Larry Moneta tells NPR why.

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