Applications Up At North Carolina A&T
North Carolina A&T State University is experiencing a major surge in applications. The university is on track to break previous application records.
Education
A College Education Costs Even More Than You Thought It Did
Colleges already list high sticker prices, but those prices still don't reflect the real cost of undergraduate life. And financial aid isn't effectively bridging the gap.
Lesson Plan: Teach Students How To Rebuff Terrorist Recruiters
Terrorist groups in Kenya are trying to lure smart recruits who can give orders and boost their brand on social media. A high-school teacher is battling them in the classroom.
America's High School Graduates Look Like Other Countries' High School Dropouts
A new study looks at everyday skills, and finds that, when it comes to math, the U.S. is below average. And in computer skills, Americans are dreadful.
Youngest Kids In Class At Higher Risk Of ADHD Diagnosis
But researchers say getting the diagnosis doesn't necessarily mean that these students have the disorder.
Our First Web Comic: A Great Teacher, Illustrated
NPR Ed's first web comic is about a great art teacher who believes art can teach his students how to build their dreams, and change the world.
Yes, You Can Still Teach Kids To Love Books
It can be hard to get teens to read, especially with so much technology competing for their attention. A new book looks at ways teachers can help young people find books (and find themselves).
There Is No FDA For Education. Maybe There Should Be
A leading Harvard professor says American education research gets an F. For too long, he says, excellent research hasn't been translated into meaningful change.
History Of Slavery, Future Of Diversity Still At Issue At Harvard
Student protesters calling themselves Reclaim Harvard Law School say a recommendation that a slavery-tainted symbol be retired is not enough to end their occupation of a student center.
University of Connecticut Creates 'Scholars House' To Keep Black Men In School
About half of all black male students leave the University of Connecticut before graduation. School officials have created a living space to help these students, but the move has sparked controversy.