For Teachers, Many Paths Into The Classroom ... Some Say Too Many
One in five newly hired teachers has skipped university preparation for teaching. Indiana is the latest state to make entering the classroom easier.
Education
Playgrounds For All Children: Here's How To Find One
For kids with disabilities, a simple activity like going down a slide can be a challenge. An NPR crowdsourcing project maps inclusive playgrounds — fun and safe for all — across the country.
Guilford County Group Campaigns For A 1/4-Cent Tax For Schools
Supporters say paying a little more at the cash register will invest millions into Guilford County's public schools.
The Quarter Cent For Schools is launching a grassroots campaign to gai
This Is Your Brain. This Is Your Brain On Music
A new study suggests that learning to play a musical instrument helps improve the brain's ability to process language. That means music lessons could give kids from low-income communities a big boost.
NC Reducing Child Care Subsidies
Hundreds of low-income families in the Triad will soon have to pay more for childcare.
Tipton Family Appeals Dismissal Of Case Against High Point University
The family of a student killed in an alleged hazing incident at High Point University is appealing a superior court judge's decision to dismiss parts of the case.
These Kids Grew Up With The Woods As Their Only Classroom
Ben Hewitt's sons do not follow standardized curriculum; there are no tests or grades. He is a member of the "unschooling" movement.
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.
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.