'Schoolifying' Minecraft Without Ruining It
Microsoft is trying to help more teachers use the hugely popular game in the classroom without alienating the initial enthusiasts.
Education
When People With Autism Encounter Police
Missed social cues are awkward. But what happens when poor communication is a matter of life and death?
At Long Last, Signs That College Tuition Might Come Down
The costs of higher education are softening in some places, but experts aren't too excited yet.
The Cubist Revolution: Minecraft For All
Minecraft, one of the most popular video games in the world, is touted for its educational possibilities. But is that potential really accessible to all?
The Public Schools Near Betsy DeVos' Hometown Are Doing Great
Facing down competition from charters and choice, the Grand Rapids Public Schools are responding with new initiatives and higher student achievement.
LA Schools And Charters
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks to Nick Melvoin, one of two recently elected board members to the Los Angeles Unified School District, about the board's new majority as pro-charter schools.
Trump Admin. Looking Into Whether Harvard Discriminates Against Asian-Americans
The Justice Department says it is looking into claims that Harvard University holds Asian-American applicants to higher standards than black and Latino students.
Vermont Medical School Says Goodbye To Lectures
The University of Vermont's Larner College of Medicine is planning to phase out lectures by 2019. The dean behind the effort says lectures aren't good at engaging learners.
There's a National Teachers Hall of Fame? Who Knew?
A one-of-a-kind museum that honors some of the nation's most accomplished teachers has given Emporia Kansas the title of "Teacher Town USA."
DOJ Plans To Take Affirmative Action Against College Admissions
The Justice Department plans to investigate universities using affirmative action policies that discriminate against white applicants. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Bob Driscoll, who served at the DOJ.