How The World's Biggest Education Company Will Spend The Next $2 Billion
Pearson has sold off two major media companies as it doubles down on education. But is all this money and attention good news for learners?
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UNC System Braces For State Budget Cuts
Higher education institutions in the UNC system are waiting for the final version of this year's state budget. And they're already bracing for possible cuts.
Are Traumatized Students Disabled? A Debate Straight Outta Compton
A class action lawsuit argues that traumatized students in Compton, Calif., are entitled to the same accommodations from schools as students with more traditional, physical disabilities.
For Incoming Freshmen, Which Cultural Touchstones Are Out Of Touch?
Beloit College's annual "mindset list" aims to show professors which cultural and historical references are outdated and will supposedly bewilder incoming college students.
Guilford Co. Superintendent: Drivers Ed, Minority Achievement Among Back-To-School Issues
Guilford County Schools Superintendent Mo Green updated media ahead of the start of the school year.
'Rosenwald' Celebrates 'The Greatest Philanthropist You've Never Heard Of'
NPR's Robert Siegel interviews Aviva Kempner about her latest documentary on Julius Rosenwald, the successful businessman who helped advance the cause of educating African-Americans in the South.
Many Teacher Positions Remain Unfilled As Schools Open
School districts throughout the state are scrambling to fill vacant teacher positions as school opens next week in many counties.
When A Budget Motel Is 'Home,' There's Little Room For Childhood
In San Bernardino County, nearly one-tenth of public school students are homeless. For many, that means living in rundown motels — and coping with troubling conditions long before they get to class.
'Disrupting' Tech's Diversity Problem With A Code Camp For Girls Of Color
The group Black Girls CODE holds summer boot camps that teach basics of app design and development. The nonprofit aims to inspire more girls to reach for a career in high-tech.
Northwestern Football Players Lose Bid To Form First Union For Athletes
The National Labor Relations Board announced Monday it dismissed a previous ruling by a Chicago regional office in favor of the Northwestern University athletes.