Back To School Barbershop: New Goals, Homework And Parental Supervision
Parenting blogger Doyin Richards, mother Tammy Garnes, and professor Christopher Emdin share goals for the new school year and thoughts about homework.
Education
Texas Students Return To Class With New Open Carry Law In Effect
At the University of Texas, it's the first week of school under a new state law that allows concealed handguns in classes, buildings and dorms. Protesters demonstrated for and against the law.
University Of Chicago Tells Freshmen It Does Not Support 'Trigger Warnings'
The university alerted incoming students in a welcome letter that they will not be shielded from ideas or materials they may find harmful, but it's not barring individual professors from doing so.
Cursive Law Writes New Chapter For Handwriting In Alabama's Schools
Schools in Alabama were already required to teach cursive writing, but a new law now requires schools to provide cursive instruction by the end of the third grade, and report proficiency levels.
Teaching Medical Teamwork Right From The Start
Case Western Reserve University and the Cleveland Clinic are collaborating to better integrate the training of student doctors, dentists, nurses and social workers. One goal: Reduce medical errors.
Parsing The 'Free' In Free Community College
A new report shows that covering tuition for community college means very different things in different states.
100 Years Of National Parks: Celebrating In Greensboro
The National Park Service was established 100 years ago today, and parks across the country are celebrating the centennial, including one in Greensb
Down With Homework: Teacher's Viral Note Tells Of Growing Attitude
Second-grade teacher Brandy Young announced the policy to parents this month. Her stance is one being taken by more and more educators.
New All-Boys School Opens In Washington, D.C. To Some Controversy
The school opened to much fanfare and some criticism. Critics such as the ACLU say that the school is discriminatory. Renee Montagne talks to Kaya Henderson, chancellor of D.C. Public Schools.
When 'The Talk' Is In Sign Language, There Is Clarity And Confusion
Talking about sex is awkward, but it can be especially difficult for instructors of deaf students. They're trying to turn that cringe-worthy conversation into something more comfortable.