Triad Schools in Line With North Carolina's Increasing Graduation Rate
The State Board of Education met in Raleigh Thursday and released reports on statewide graduation rates and end-of-grade test results.
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North Carolina District Breaks Ties With Teach For America
The school board in Durham, N.C., voted 6-1 to end its relationship with Teach For America, after the current crop of teachers finish out their stints. Board members cited the lack of experience and the limited commitment of these young teachers in the district's "high-needs" schools. Education reporter Reema Khrais of WUNC explains the situation.
Sounds From The First Day Of School
Millions of children are heading back to school, and to mark the traditional start of the school year, we've asked reporters from member stations around the country to bring us the sounds.
New Orleans Enters The Charter School Era
Hurricane Katrina ravaged New Orleans and swept away many of its public schools. Now, the city's largest district is unveiling a transformed school system, composed entirely of charter schools.
Hundreds of Forsyth County Third Graders Are Not Proficient in Reading
Winston-Salem Forsyth County School officials say a lot more work needs to be done to improve the reading skills of third graders.
Turnitin And The Debate Over Anti-Plagiarism Software
One company and its algorithms are changing the way America's schools handle classroom ethics.
School Board To Consider Reading Camp Results
The Winston-Salem, Forsyth County school board will meet Tuesday for the first time after its summer break.
Debunking Common Myths About The Common Core
Many people don't realize it's a set of standards, not a curriculum. NPR's Eric Westervelt talks with education reporter Cory Turner about other misconceptions about the Common Core standards.
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Complete Security Update
The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School District has finished a more than $600,000 security upgrade at the district's 43 elementary schools, an effort that started last spring as the school system
NC Judge Rules School Vouchers Unconstitutional
A North Carolina judge has ordered private school vouchers unconstitutional. Wake County Superior Court Judge Robert Hobgood ruled Thursday to stop the use of taxpayer money for tuition at private or religious schools.