Education

11 States Sue U.S. Government Over Transgender Policies

9:15pm May 26, 2016

by Ashley Lopez

Social conservatives in Texas say they support a lawsuit filed by their state and 10 others challenging federal rules on transgender students' use of school bathrooms that match their gender identity.

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Baylor Removes Ken Starr As President Over University's Response To Sex Assault Cases

3:27pm May 26, 2016

by Dana Farrington

An independent review found that the university failed to adequately handle reports of harassment and assault and, in some cases, actively discouraged students from coming forward.

Nina Fonseca of Chicago, Illinois, celebrates with other spellers after a correct answer in round three of the 2016 Scripps National Spelling Bee.

'The Dreaded Schwa' And Other Reasons To Love The Bee

1:42pm May 26, 2016

by Linda Holmes

One of our favorite events is on again: the Scripps National Spelling Bee. From the tense smart kids to the cheering adults, it's all pretty great.

To Teach Kids To Read And Write, Sometimes You Have To Get Creative

10:40am May 26, 2016

Across the U.S., school districts face low literacy rates among low-income and minority students. Here's how schools in Dallas, Baltimore and the Bronx are getting at the problem a little differently.

Nearly A Dozen States Sue U.S. Government Over Transgender Policies

6:27pm May 25, 2016

by Dana Farrington

The Obama administration has argued that gender identity is protected under federal law. The states say the government is overreaching.

MacArthur 'Genius' Angela Duckworth Responds To A New Critique Of Grit

6:13pm May 25, 2016

by Anya Kamenetz

The author of a new meta-analysis says the importance of grit — a concept that has gained wide traction in education circles — has been exaggerated.

Education

Guilford County School System Sees Small Drop In Poverty Rate

4:59pm May 25, 2016

by Keri Brown

The Guilford County School system is seeing a slight dip in its district poverty rate.

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Bethune-Cookman Students Still Reeling From A Year That Saw 13 Shooting Victims

3:05pm May 24, 2016

by Renata Sago

Historically black colleges and universities have often been viewed as a refuge for African-American students. But at Bethune-Cookman University in Florida, 13 students have been shot this year alone.

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Rowan-Salisbury Board Repeals Pepper Spray Policy

11:20am May 24, 2016

by Neal Charnoff

The Rowan-Salisbury Board of Education has repealed a controversial plan to allow students to carry pepper sprays and disposable razors on campus.

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'Helping Children Succeed' Starts At Birth; A Case For The Power Of Nurture

11:06am May 24, 2016

by Anya Kamenetz

Paul Tough's new book surveys the best new evidence on how to overcome the effects of poverty.