California Lawmakers Vote To Remove Vaccine Exemptions For Schoolchildren
A similar bill, which eliminates all but medical exemptions, has already passed the state Senate. Gov. Jerry Brown has not said whether he will sign it.
Education
Teens Make Film In Broken English To Explain Why They'll Fail English
Three high schoolers in Zanzibar have won a prize for a film tackling a fierce debate in African classrooms: Should the teacher instruct in English or the mother tongue?
Major Grant Awarded To Forsyth Schools
Schools in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County will be the recipients of one of the largest grants ever awarded by the Winston-Salem Foundation. The group is committing $2 million to support a
A Recipe For Success With Two Student Groups That Often Struggle
When it comes to test scores, students at Michigan's Brimley Elementary School are well above the state average. About half its students are Native Americans, many are from low-income families.
Texas Turns Away From Prosecuting Truants
Since the mid-1990s, Texas has treated truancy as a criminal offense. Now, state lawmakers say that was a mistake.
School Scrambles To Preserve Newly Discovered Chalkboards From 1917
Behind the walls at Emerson High School in Oklahoma City, construction workers found old chalkboards with drawings and class lessons, written almost a century ago and in remarkable condition.
Examining Race-Based Admissions Bans On Medical Schools
Researchers explored the effects of black and Latino graduation rates from medical school, following a ban on race conscious admissions policies in several states.
Why Some Teen Brains May Be Hardwired To Make Risky Choices
Individual differences in the brain's working memory could help explain why some teens are especially impulsive about sex. Having engaged parents helps reduce the risk.
One Teacher's Quest To Build Language Skills ... And Self-Confidence
For our 50 Great Teachers series, we profile Thomas Whaley. With his second-graders on Long Island, he's teaching English ... and a lot more.
Kids' Art Show Takes Over 2 Billboards In Times Square
Through the weekend, art by 23 public school students will be seen on two large billboards in the heart of New York City.