Lovely Illustrations From The Story Of A Black Boy Who Dreams Of Going To Mars
The authors — who are black and queer — didn't see a lot of kids like them in children's books growing up. They wanted to help change that.
Education
'Beautiful Mind' Mathematician John Nash Jr. Dies In New Jersey Car Crash
The Nobel Prize winner, who struggled with schizophrenia and was portrayed by Russell Crowe in the 2001 film, died with his wife in a taxi on the New Jersey Turnpike, officials say. He was 86.
Through Performance, Mississippi Students Honor Long-Forgotten Locals
Every year, a history teacher in Columbus, Miss., takes high schoolers to the local cemetery. There, they tell the stories of those who are buried, and learn more about their own place in the world.
Take It Outside: Teaching Sex Ed On The Streets Of New York
Sex education often occurs in one of two places: at home or at school. Francisco Ramirez is bringing the subject out into the open.
Photos Capture The Joy On Playgrounds Around The World
From the U.K. to Kenya to the West Bank, photographer James Mollison exposes not only inequalities among rich and poor countries, but also the intimate moments that unfold during recess.
'Be Guardians, Not Warriors': Training A New Generation Of Police
NPR's Robert Siegel reports from John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York on how policing is being taught during this year filled with news of tensions between police and civilians.
An Irreplaceable Replacement, This Sub Gets The Job Done
Josephine Brewington, from Indiana, is the 2015 Substitute Teacher of the Year.
How Do You Motivate Kids To Stop Skipping School?
A study in an Indian slum tried promising a reward: Improve your attendance, and you'll get a small treat. But for third-graders, sometimes these incentive schemes can do more harm than good.
Is Harvard Showing Bias Against Asian-Americans?
A coalition of more than 60 organizations says the university has adopted higher expectations for Asian applicants in order to limit enrollment of this minority group.
Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful ... This Great Teacher Abides By The Scout Law
For 27 years, Romy Vasquez has been working with Boy Scouts in South Central Los Angeles, where, he says, it's easier to find a gang to join than a Boy Scout troop.