Education
The Charles Koch Foundation has given more than a million dollars to Florida State. Part of the deal: the foundation weighs in on whether its grant can be used to pay individual professors.
Anatomy Of A Great Commencement Speech
What makes a good commencement address great? We read more than 300 speeches and singled out the qualities that made them rise to the top.
Professional Disappointments Not the End, Abramson Optimistic
Despite being abruptly released from her top management position at The New York Times last week, Jill Abramson shared an upbeat, focused outlook with 2014 graduates at Wake Forest University.
Abramson: "I'm In the Same Boat" as Graduates
Former New York Times Executive Editor Jill Abramson delivered the Commencement address at Wake Forest University this morning.
Jill Abramson Ready to Speak at Wake Forest Commencement Ceremony
Former New York Times Executive Editor will deliver the Commencement address at Wake Forest University this morning (Monday May 19.)
Softballers Face A Fielder's Choice: When To Wear A Face Mask?
Softball is among the safest high school sports, but injuries do happen, especially from line drives. One Texas district is making some girls put on face masks before they step on the field.
Pay It Forward Proposal Could Help Students Afford College
A new idea is making the rounds in education circles. Under the plan, states would allow students to go to college for free then they would pay back a percentage of their salaries after they graduate.
Judge Strikes Down N.C.'s New Teacher Tenure Law
A judge has ruled North Carolina teachers who already have tenure are allowed to keep it.
Judge Strikes Down Law Cutting Teacher Tenure
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A judge has ruled that a law cutting teacher job protections in North Carolina is unconstitutional.
Putting Student Data To The Test To Identify Struggling Kids
Schools collect a trove of student information, like attendance and grades. Now, more schools are mining that data to flag kids at risk of dropping out — often before anyone realizes they need help.