Washington Did A Lot This Week And America's Schools Will Feel It
Changes to net neutrality and more on what the tax bill means for education, parents and students.
Education
Grand Jury Report On Penn State Hazing Finds 'Indignities And Depravities'
The report was triggered by one deadly incident, but members of the grand jury said they felt obligated to report the broader issues they uncovered — including rampant, dangerous misconduct.
Shabana Basij-Rasikh: Under The Taliban, How Can A Girl Attend School Undercover?
When Shabana Basij-Rasikh was six, the Taliban forbade girls from getting an education. Rather than giving in to their threats, she dressed up as a boy and went to a secret school for girls in Kabul.
Natural Disasters And The Implications Of Missing So Much School
Wildfires, hurricanes, flooding — this fall has brought a wave of natural disasters to the U.S. With that comes many days where schools are closed — and those absences add up.
Teen's Dramatic Video, Revealing His Acceptance By Harvard, Charms Internet
"All the hard work was worth it," Ayrton Little said. The video has been viewed more than 6 million times.
Five Years After Sandy Hook, Are Schools Safer?
It seemed like a moment when everything would change.
After Wildfires Destroyed Their Homes, Students Find Healing Help At School
Experiencing a natural disaster can traumatize children. After a devastating wildfire in California, some educators are using an unusual assignment to help students find comfort.
How A Deregulated Internet Could Hurt America's Classrooms
Schools use the internet for a lot of learning: researching, virtual travel, watching videos. Educators say it opens their classrooms to the world. The removal of net neutrality could change all that.
More College Presidents Join The Millionaires' Club
Sixty-six university presidents took home more than $1 million in 2015, according to a new analysis by The Chronicle of Higher Education.
How Repealing Net Neutrality Could Affect Schools' Internet Access
If the Federal Communications Commission chooses to repeal net neutrality regulations, it could affect access to the Internet for schools across the country. NPR's Kelly McEvers talks to Richard Culatta, CEO of the International Society for Technology in Education, about the potential impact on classrooms if net neutrality is repealed.