Former Appalachian State Chancellor Ken Peacock dies
The Appalachian State University community is mourning the death of former chancellor Dr. Kenneth E. Peacock.
Education
HBCUs have been underfunded by $12 billion, federal officials reveal
Federal officials told 16 states that they've been underfunding their Historically Black Colleges and Universities by some $12 billion. Tennessee State University had the biggest loss.
'This Book Is Banned' introduces little kids to a big topic
In Raj Haldar's new picture book, a lot of random stuff gets banned: giraffes, avocados, old roller skates. Haldar hopes kids have fun with This Book Is Banned but also learn about censorship.
Marching bands have been struggling with extreme heat. Here's how they're adjusting
Marching bands returned to practice this fall under challenges like extreme heat and irregular weather conditions. They're getting creative to beat the heat of climate change.
Turmoil on Capitol Hill makes for timely discussions in high school civics classes
This week's ouster of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and the resulting turmoil on Capitol Hill has made for some very timely discussions in high school civics classes.
Announcing NPR's third annual College Podcast Challenge
The 2023 national podcasting contest for college students is open for entries. It will close on January 5.
Sylvia Mendez Newcomers School in High Point is the first NC school named for a Latina person
High Point is now home to North Carolina's first school named after a Latina person. Guilford County Schools hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Sylvia Mendez Newcomers School this week.
Ex-coach sues Northwestern for $130M for wrongful termination in hazing scandal
Former Northwestern University football coach Pat Fitzgerald is suing the school, saying it wrongfully fired him in the wake of a hazing and abuse scandal that has engulfed the athletic department.
South Korea teachers seek protection from harassment by students' parents
Many South Korean teachers say they have suffered from parents' harassment and excessive demands. This summer, they came out to the streets voicing anger and demanding protection for their rights.
Naloxone can save students' lives, but not every school has it
A life-saving drug is gaining support for use in schools across the country, but only about half of the largest districts stock it