Mothers, Citizens Break the Silence
This weekend, thousands of people nationwide and in North Carolina will hit the streets to advocate for better gun control legislation.
Education
North Carolina Teachers Sue the State Over School Vouchers
An advocacy group representing North Carolina teachers is suing the state.
In A Small Missouri Town, Immigrants Turn To Schools For Help
The once-sleepy tourist town of Noel, Mo., in the heart of the Ozark Mountains, is now home to hundreds of immigrants and newly arrived refugees, thanks largely to the huge Tyson Food Inc. poultry plant. And since the town lacks the infrastructure to serve these new residents, schools have become the de facto safety net.
Policy Changes Considered to Help Special Needs Children in the Classroom
School choice including charter schools, magnet schools and private schools are options for many families in North Carolina. But as the state's education landscape continues to change, many parents with special needs children are facing major challenges.
These Days, School Lunch Hours Are More Like 15 Minutes
In a new poll, parents complain that their children are not getting nearly enough time for a basic school ritual: eating lunch. And that's worrying parents and administrators, given that about one-third of American kids are overweight or obese.
Yadkin County Students, Bus Driver Recovering after Bus Turnover
Updated: December 4, 2013
No charges have been filed against the driver of the Yadkin County school bus that overturned on a rural road.
The Children's Museum of Winston-Salem: Raising Confident and Comfortable Eaters - part 4
Charter Schools In Philadelphia: Educating Without A Blueprint
A few short years ago, Simon Gratz in North Philadelphia was among the state's most troubled, violent and academically underachieving high schools. Today, now a charter school, Gratz is very much on the rebound. But critics say Philadelphia can't charter its way out of its school crisis.
Kids Pay The Price In Fight Over Fixing Philadelphia Schools
One of the nation's largest school systems has been pushed to the brink of insolvency. Not long ago, Philadelphia was touted as a "laboratory of innovation," a promising model for urban public education. But something went wrong. So who is responsible for the district's descent into academic and financial ruin?
How Court's Bus Ruling Sealed Differences In Detroit Schools
It's been 40 years since the Supreme Court accepted what became a landmark case about school desegregation. The case was controversial because it involved busing students between a largely African-American city — Detroit — and its white suburban areas.