A New Credential For The Tech Industry
General Assembly, an alternative education program, announces a new set of credentials for software-related jobs.
Education
Common Core Reading: The High Achievers
The Common Core State Standards are changing reading instruction in many schools. And that means new challenges for lots of students, even traditional high achievers.
Testing: How Much Is Too Much?
Two new surveys try to quantify the number of standardized tests students take in school — an estimated 113 by graduation.
Common Core Reading: Difficult, Dahl, Repeat
Backers of the Common Core say it's important for kids to tackle complex texts. Critics argue that reading shouldn't be a struggle for kids. We'll visit one classroom that borrows from both sides.
UNC Dean To Step Down
The dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is stepping down at the end of the current school year. Karen Gil will stay on at the school as a professor.
Cosby's Name To Be Removed From High Point University Board
High Point University is taking Bill Cosby's name off of its board of advisors as decades-old allegations of sexual misconduct have become increasingly public.
The Many, Many Secret Lives Of Teachers
What do teachers do outside the classroom? We've gotten hundreds of responses to that question. To list a few: They officiate at weddings, run nonprofits and Jazzercise.
Amid The Stereotypes, Some Facts About Millennials
"Millennial" is the demographic buzzword of the moment. But are young adults today really so different from previous generations? We charted some numbers to find out — and spotted interesting trends.
When The Bell Rings, This Teacher Flies
Joshua Weinstein managed to pursue his dream as a pilot, even as he followed in his father's footsteps and became a teacher.
Board Decision Revives Discussion About Religion In Public Schools
One of the largest public school systems in the U.S. dropped religious affiliations for holidays on its school calendar. The decision represents a classic church and state battle.