UNC President Says Campuses Must Follow Controversial HB 2 Law
Leaders of the state's public colleges and universities are still investigating how North Carolina's HB 2 will impact their campuses.
Education
What Special Ed Teachers and Parents Need To Know About Social Media
The internet can be a dangerous place, especially for kids who may struggle with communication. A psychologist offers some guidelines to help kids with special needs stay safe online.
Plan For Antonin Scalia School Of Law Is Tweaked Over Unfortunate Acronym
Days after adopting a name change, George Mason University has again renamed its law school. The first attempt to honor the late Antonin Scalia was ridiculed online.
Taking High School Courses In College Costs Students And Families Nearly $1.5 Billion
Hundreds of thousands of first-year students from all backgrounds are shelling out for remedial courses, says a new report.
Wax Tablets, Chicken Rustling And The Medieval Roots Of The Modern University
Universities have changed significantly since the Middle Ages. James Axtell describes just how far higher education has come in his new book, Wisdom's Workshop.
Despite Protests, Princeton To Keep Wilson's Name On School Buildings
Princeton University has decided to keep former President Woodrow Wilson's name on its school of Foreign Policy despite protests on campus demanding its removal due to his segregationist views.
Princeton Will Keep Woodrow Wilson's Name On School Buildings
Some students had wanted the former U.S. president's name removed because of Wilson's views on segregation.
Cooking For Cancer Patients, Teens Learn More Than Recipes
The Bay Area-based Ceres Community Project recruits teen volunteers — many of whom were formerly homeless — to cook healthful meals and deliver them to local hospitals.
What Happens When The Online Bully Is A Child With Special Needs
A bullying counselor argues that too often, adults expect kids to navigate the Web with wisdom but without much guidance. For a child with special needs, it can be a powerful yet frightening space.
New Mexico's Truth: Stunning Vistas And Child Poverty?
"New Mexico True" is the state's tourism campaign, but an advocacy group created "New Mexico Truth" as a parody to highlight a reality in the state: high child poverty and low graduation rates.