The State That Pulled The Plug On Computer Testing
It's back to paper and pencils after Tennessee decided to shut down computer testing statewide for the year.
Education
Why Science Teachers Are Struggling With Climate Change
The results of a new survey, published in the journal Science, suggest that many of America's middle and high school science teachers are misrepresenting climate change in their classrooms.
UNCG Board Strips Former Governor's Name From Auditorium
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is scrubbing the name of a former governor from its auditorium in light of his involvement in white supremacy movements.
How Parents And Teachers Can Nurture The 'Quiet Power' Of Introverts
A new book looks inside the minds of introverted kids and teens, with lessons for schools on class participation, groupthink and public speaking.
Fact-Check: Bernie Sanders Promises Free College. Will It Work?
A top education analyst says the U.S. probably could get some more people through college by footing the bill, and it would probably pay for itself. But it isn't an open-and-shut case.
Standards, Grades And Tests Are Wildly Outdated, Argues 'End Of Average'
A Harvard faculty member argues in his new book that averages tell us nothing useful about individuals. That has big implications for schools.
'Indentured' Explores Efforts To Fight Mistreatment Of College Athletes
College sports rake in billions, but the athletes' pay just covers college costs. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with author Joe Nocera about Indentured: The Inside Story of the Rebellion Against the NCAA.
Should Computer Education Cover More Than Just Coding?
Computers are not just about programming. There's also a lot of theory — and science — behind technology. Coding bootcamps often downplay theory, and some university programs are too heavy on it.
A Symphony's Big Challenge: Lift A Tough School Through Music
Embedding musicians in a low-income elementary school has brought gains in math and reading. But is this a boutique approach, or could it be scaled?
Texas A&M Investigates Report Of Slurs Yelled At Black High School Students
"Go back where you came from," white college students told black high school students Tuesday. A campus officer reportedly said the students were expressing their First Amendment rights.