Why School Field Trips Are Causing Controversy In Denmark
Denmark's seeing a controversy over how to handle Christmas in public schools. The country is largely secular but takes children on church field trips for the holiday.
Education
New Year Could Mean More Job Security For Some North Carolina Teachers
Some North Carolina Public School teachers will soon get more job security. A law that prohibits multi-year contracts will expire in the coming months.
For-Profit And Online Education: What's Going On?
Even as regulations weaken, for-profit colleges struggle to stay afloat.
NC Schools In Limbo Between Textbook Shortages And Promises Of A Digital Future
Schools across North Carolina are struggling to provide enough textbooks for students. Funding for the materials tanked during the recession and haven't reached those same levels since. At the same time, educators are in limbo to meet the state's push for a digital future.
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Comes To Forsyth County
An expanded initiative will provide free books for young children across North Carolina.
Minnesota Music College Closes Abruptly, And Students Scramble To Find Schools
Some students of the McNally Smith College of Music graduated Saturday; others who were left short are rushing to find a new school — and learn whether their credits will transfer.
How Much Do Teachers Spend On Classroom Supplies?
Republicans have agreed to preserve a $250 tax break for teachers when they buy classroom supplies. But teachers tell us that they typically spend a lot more.
Why Teens Find The End Of The World So Appealing
Dystopian novels are all about consequences, choices and grey areas. And psychologists say that plays right into the sweet spot of the developing teenage brain.
Grad Students' Tuition Waivers Will Remain Untaxed, After All
A controversial provision that would have taxed grad students' tuition waivers was removed in the final version of the GOP tax bill. The measure, which was part of the House tax bill, drew protests.
Chancellors Of Most NC Public Universities Given Pay Raises
Three-quarters of the chancellors running the state's public universities are getting a raise.