The Struggle To Breathe Life Back Into Empty Schools
As urban schools across the country continue to lose students, the question districts like St. Louis face is: What to do with all of those empty buildings?
Education
Is This The Beginning Of The End For The SAT And ACT?
George Washington University is the latest and one of the largest private universities to drop its admissions testing requirement.
The 'Swim Whisperer' Teaches Kids To Be Water-Safe
For 20 years, Conrad Cooper has been helping children in Los Angeles learn to swim by earning his young students' unwavering trust.
Closed For-Profit Business School Sued By Former Students
A for-profit business college that closed its campuses in Greensboro and Charlotte is facing a class-action lawsuit from former students and graduates. The Brookstone College of Business shut
The Toughest Job In Education? Maybe Not
The assistant principal has a lot on her plate. But that job is where future school leaders come from. Some districts are trying to make sure APs get the training they need.
What Do We Value More: Young Kids Or Fast Food?
A study shows persistently low wages for early childhood education.
NC Supreme Court Rules For School Vouchers
The North Carolina Supreme Court ruled Thursday afternoon that North Carolina can use public tax dollars to help children attend private and religious schools.
Winston-Salem School Board Hears Bond Proposals
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County school officials are deciding on their best option in choosing a bond package expected to be on the 2016 ballot.
What The College Kids Are Reading
Book programs for freshmen — and sometimes a whole campus or community — are meant to spark discussion and unity. This year's picks at eight U.S. schools range from chilling nonfiction to poetry.