School Closings And Delays
Roads across the Piedmont are covered in snow and ice after the region got its first taste of winter Monday evening. Many schools and business are closed today.
Education
Oral Arguments Set To Begin In NC School Vouchers Lawsuit
The North Carolina Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Feb.
When A School Gets A Bad Report Card
North Carolina doesn't just give its students grades. Joining several other states, it now grades its schools, too, on the old A through F system.
Q&A: Blocks, Play, Screen Time And The Infant Mind
Studies with wooden blocks show "that children who play with blocks learn language better and have better cognition."
Tiptoeing Along A Balance Beam: Writing And Illustrating A Children's Book
Gabrielle Emanuel, a first-time author, sets out to write a culturally appropriate book for children in Mali — and learns a lot about how words and pictures go together to tell a story.
New Website Chronicles Wake Forest's Progress On Diversity
Wake Forest University unveiled a new website Tuesday that outlines its plan for increasing inclusion and diversity on campus and addressing bias.
Tech May Get In The Way Of Good Culture Shock While Studying Abroad
A record number of Americans are studying abroad. Educators say that's good, as it promotes better cross-cultural understanding. But many in the field worry the influx of technology and social media may be hampering students' ability to fully immerse themselves abroad.
School Board Expected To Address Air Quality Issues At Meeting
The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Board of Education is expected to approve a work plan for a comprehensive vapor intrusion assessment for Hanes and Lowrance middle schools. Tonight's school board meeting comes on the heels of a presentation given to parents and faculty by several air-pollution experts.
Great Teachers: We Had Our Say, Now It's Your Turn
From social media, comments on the blog and email — here are a few stories of your great teachers.
Rich School, Poor School
The class divide is widened by gaps in counseling kids for college.