Guilford Schools Locked-down Over Student With Handgun
Eight Guilford County schools were placed on lockdown Wednesday. A high school student with a gun was the reason.
Education
U.S. Colleges See A Big Bump In International Students
A new report backed by the State Department found a 10 percent jump in students coming to the U.S. for higher education.
Hey, New Teacher, Don't Quit. It Will Get Better
One new teacher in 10 will quit by the end of the first year. One teacher coined a phrase that explains why: Dark, Evil Vortex Of Late September, October and November, or DEVOLSON.
Top Silicon Valley High Schools Respond To Rising Suicide Rate
At two top-tier high schools in Palo Alto, Calif., the suicide rate is four times higher than the national average over the last 10 years. NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Hanna Rosin, who's reported for The Atlantic, on what might be behind the trend and how the schools are responding.
Massachusetts Drops Federal Common Core Test, Aiming At Its Own
Of the 26 states that adopted the PARCC test, Massachusetts is now the 20th state to drop it. But critics of Common Core say the move doesn't go far enough.
Corinthian Colleges Misled Students On Job Placement, Investigation Finds
The U.S. Department of Education and California's attorney general say the company overstated job-placement rates by up to 100 percent.
Yale Students Speak Out About Racism On Campus
Large demonstrations at Yale University over recent weeks have drawn attention to students' concerns about institutional racism. A student-led movement is calling for some big changes on campus.
A $95.5 Million Settlement In For-Profit College Case
The company, EDMC, also agrees to adopt new safeguards for recruiting and disclosure. Education Secretary Duncan calls it "a clear warning to other career colleges out there."
Georgetown University To Rename Buildings Named After Slaveowners
Georgetown University is renaming two campus buildings in a bow to student concerns. The buildings are named for past Georgetown presidents who organized the sale of slaves to help pay off campus debt in the 1830s.
Did You Know You Can Lower Your Student Loan Payments? I Didn't
Many, many more Americans would qualify for income-driven repayment plans, if only they knew about them.