Education

Jeffrey Wood has been studying at the Hopkins-Nanjing Center for Chinese and American Studies. He is now preparing for a career as a diplomat.

For U.S. Minority Students In China, The Welcome Comes With Scrutiny

11:07am September 17, 2016

by Anthony Kuhn

U.S. and Chinese educators are trying to create more opportunities for American minority students to study in China, which has grown increasingly aware of the importance of diversity in U.S. culture.

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The college financial aid system is both meager and unwieldy, says author Sara Goldrick-Rab. "Our first really big takeaway was that if the goal is to get people money, financial aid doesn't do a great job. There's 50 steps between you and the money you n

How College Aid Is Like A Bad Coupon

6:39am September 17, 2016

by Anya Kamenetz

Sociologist Sara Goldrick-Rab's new book, Paying The Price, makes a fresh argument for free college.

Episode 573: Why Textbook Prices Keep Climbing

5:00pm September 16, 2016

Prices of new textbooks have been going up like crazy — faster than food, cars, even healthcare. On today's show: Why textbooks have gotten so expensive.

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Schools And Mental Health: When The Parent Has To Take Charge

2:22pm September 16, 2016

by Jenny Gold

Kids with mental health problems may face a host of issues in school. Many parents say they need to be aggressive to make sure schools are on top of what their kids need.

Robert Morin left $4 million to his longtime employer, the University of New Hampshire.

$1 Million Of Frugal Librarian's Bequest To N.H. School Goes To Football Scoreboard

5:30pm September 15, 2016

by Bill Chappell

A New Hampshire native, Robert Morin was known for his affection for movies and books. He left $4 million to the University of New Hampshire.

School lunch can be intensely lonely when you don't have anyone to sit with. A new app aims to help change that.

Teen Creates App So Bullied Kids Never Have To Eat Alone

4:45pm September 15, 2016

by NPR Staff

Natalie Hampton knows what it's like to have no one to sit with during school lunch. So she created Sit With Us, an app that helps kids find friendly harbors in the crowd.

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Frustration. Burnout. Attrition. It's Time To Address The National Teacher Shortage

11:56am September 15, 2016

by Eric Westervelt

New national reports out today by the Learning Policy Institute look at the widening teacher shortage problem — and offer solutions.

Critics voice concern over this proposed Mexican-American heritage textbook. Some scholars on in the subject say that the textbook, "Mexican American Heritage," is riddled with factual errors, is missing content and promotes racism and culturally offensiv

Texas Textbook Called Out As 'Racist' Against Mexican-Americans

3:16pm September 14, 2016

by Laura Isensee

Professors, activists and students alike are calling for the Texas School Board not to approve a textbook many find offensive.

A Connecticut judge wrote in a scathing review of the state's public education system: "The state's definition of what it means to have a secondary education is like a sugar-cube boat. It dissolves before it's half launched."

Your State's Schools Are In Trouble When A Judge Says ...

3:02pm September 14, 2016

by Cory Turner

A Connecticut Superior Court judge wrote a scathing indictment of his state's public education system. We've curated the 10 best lines.

For Kids, Anxiety About School Can Feel Like 'Being Chased By A Lion'

5:53pm September 13, 2016

by Kavitha Cardoza

Anxiety is the most frequently diagnosed mental disorder in children. A unique school in Fairfax, Va., tries to help students with severe anxiety who have trouble going to class.

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