Education

California's Higher Ed Diversity Problem

6:00am April 10, 2018

by Claudio Sanchez

California colleges have made remarkable progress enrolling racial and ethnic minorities over the last 20 years. And yet, faculty and institutional leaders remain overwhelmingly male and white.

Toys left by neighbors for the Turpin's children sit on the front of the home of David and Louise Turpin in Perris, Calif., on Jan. 24, 2018. The Turpins are accused of abusing their 13 children, ranging from 2 to 29, before they were rescued on Jan. 14 f

California Lawmakers Consider How To Regulate Homeschools After Abuse Discovery

5:20pm April 09, 2018

by Benjamin Purper

After homeschool parents in California were arrested for torture and abuse, two legislative proposals to strengthen California's loose oversight of homeschools are on the table.

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Teachers and demonstrators hold signs during a rally inside the Oklahoma State Capitol building in Oklahoma City, Okla. Hundreds of teachers gathered to press demands for additional funding for the state's public schools.

Teachers Protest; Discipline Disparities Persist; Trans Students In The Classroom

7:31pm April 07, 2018

by Clare Lombardo

Teachers in Oklahoma and Kentucky protested this week. A new report from a government watchdog shows persisting discipline disparities in America's classrooms.

Setting up his new classroom in Texas this school year, Shawn Sheehan took a selfie for social media to wish his home state well. "Wishing all my Norman and #oklaed fam a great school year! Representing y'all as I set up my classroom in Lewisville, TX!"

He Was Oklahoma's Teacher Of The Year, Then Moved To Texas For Better Pay. Now What?

4:39pm April 07, 2018

by Emily Wendler

Oklahoma's teacher pay has been low for so long that many experienced educators have left, including the 2016 Teacher of the Year. We wanted to ask how his home state looks now from afar.

Oklahoma Teachers Continue Strike

8:11am April 07, 2018

by Emily Wendler

Oklahoma lawmakers approved $40 million in new money for public schools on Friday. But the state's teacher's union says it's still not enough and that it won't end teacher walkouts across the state.

Students occupying the administration building at Howard University in Washington, D.C., called an end to the protest after school officials promised to meet most of their demands.

Nine-Day Student Protest At Howard University Ends With A Deal

8:25pm April 06, 2018

by Vanessa Romo

The sit-in at the historically black college is over after school officials promised Friday to meet most of the students' demands.

Without Warning System, Schools Often 'Pass The Trash' — And Expose Kids To Danger

3:01pm April 06, 2018

by Erin B. Logan

Federal education laws are supposed to protect students from the cycle of educator-based misconduct — abuse, dismissal, rehire and abuse again. But no one is tracking compliance.

Julie Lythcott-Haims speaks on the TED stage.

Julie Lythcott-Haims: What's The Harm In Overparenting?

9:52am April 06, 2018

by NPR/TED Staff

Former Stanford dean Julie Lythcott-Haims says overinvolved parents prevent kids from developing agency. She urges parents to focus on what's more important: unconditional love ... and chores.

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Caroline Paul: How Can We Instill Bravery In Girls?

9:45am April 06, 2018

by NPR/TED Staff

Writer and former firefighter Caroline Paul argues that in order to raise confident girls, parents must encourage them to take risks and have the same kinds of adventures boys do.

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Peggy Orenstein speaks on the TED stage.

Peggy Orenstein: How Should We Talk To Our Kids About Sex?

9:45am April 06, 2018

by NPR/TED Staff

Author Peggy Orenstein warns if parents don't educate kids about sex — the media will. She says that leads to risky behavior — and keeps young women from expecting equality in sexual relationships.

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