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.
Education
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.
A Botched Study Raises Bigger Questions
Why one education research technique, coming into use by most states, is proving so controversial.
Common Core Reading: 'The New Colossus'
The Common Core State Standards have led to big changes in the way many teachers approach reading instruction.
Plans For New Downtown Library In Winston-Salem Unveiled
Forsyth County residents got a glimpse at new design plans for the renovated Central Library in downtown Winston-Salem. RATIO Architects of Raleigh presented their work to county commission members Thursday afternoon. The design is reflective of input from community members.
Transparency Concerns Raised At UNCG Forum
UNC Greensboro leaders will form a new committee to look at the core values that define the university.