Education

Students Who Get Better Career Guidance Remember College More Fondly

11:05am December 15, 2016

by Mayra Linares

College graduates who say they received high-quality career services are much more likely to feel good about their education, recommend their university and donate to their alma mater.

UNCSA's Production of 'The Nutcracker' Turns 50

10:57am December 15, 2016

by David Ford

The UNC School of the Arts is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its ballet "The Nutcracker."

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What Does Vaccinating Cows Have To Do With A Girl's Education?

4:41pm December 14, 2016

by Nurith Aizenman

A new study out of Kenya looks beyond the usual questions to determine the broader impact of protecting a farmer's livestock.

After 50 Years, Head Start Struggles With Uneven Quality

1:10pm December 14, 2016

by Claudio Sanchez

New research ranks state Head Start programs on measures like teacher pay and the percent of eligible children who are enrolled.

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Education

Outgoing State Superintendent On Education: "North Carolina Is At A Crossroads"

6:00am December 14, 2016

by Keri Brown

State Superintendent June Atkinson is wrapping up her tenure after 11 years. The Democrat was seeking a fourth term but lost to Republican challenger Mark Johnson in last month's election.

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Study Shows The U.S. Attracts An Elite Muslim And Hindu Population

6:23pm December 13, 2016

by Tom Gjleten

The Pew Research Center says Hindus and Muslims who have migrated recently to the U.S. are especially well-educated — in stark contrast to the schooling levels of those populations worldwide.

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WFU Will Collaborate On National Study Of Exercise At The Molecular Level

4:22pm December 13, 2016

by Bethany Chafin

Wake Forest University will partner with colleges across the county to take part in a large national study.

How Investing In Preschool Beats The Stock Market, Hands Down

11:00am December 12, 2016

by Eric Westervelt

A new study on high-quality early learning programs shows a robust long-term return on investment. The most potent ingredients? Parental engagement and empathy.

Camilo Jené, 51, watches as his daughter Clara, 14, does her homework at their dining table. She refuses to do homework on weekends now.

Kids In Spain Rebel Against Homework, And Parents Are Their Biggest Boosters

6:19am December 11, 2016

by Lauren Frayer

Children in Spain, facing up to three hours of homework a night, have put down their pens and pencils in protest. "We all want our children to succeed," says one father who supports the strike.

Professors Take A Different Approach In Responding To 'Leftist Propaganda' Claims

6:22pm December 10, 2016

An online "professor watchlist" claims to expose those who promote "leftist propaganda." University of Notre Dame professor John Duffy and peers asked to have their names added to the list in unity.

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