Education

A Princeton University alumna advised young women studying at her alma mater to find husbands now and not wait. Susan Patton's letter set off a heated discussion, but she stands by her words.

One group of students at Winston-Salem State University is getting hands-on Wall Street experience in the classroom, thanks to a new facility on campus.

The city of Winston-Salem wants to divest some of its assets. City leaders are planning public hearings to discuss the potential sale of the Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum and Bowman Gray Stadium .

Last week, N.C. Gov. Pat McCrory laid out a $20.6 billion spending plan, which includes cutting more than $135 million from the University of North Carolina system over the next year. But some UNC students are letting lawmakers know how they feel about the proposed funding cuts.

In the aftermath of the Newtown school shooting, there's a raging public debate over placing armed guards in schools. Some say it's impractical, but about a third of American schools already have some kind of armed security. One school police officer in Stockton, Calif., finds the job is part protector, part mentor.

The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County school system has a new superintendent.

This summer, some Guilford County teenagers can experience what it is like to be a real police officer.

Greensboro is now home to a new college campus. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held last week to celebrate the grand opening of Virginia College.

The Amplify tablet is specially designed for K-12 classroom interaction. While the company touts the ability to improve teaching and learning, critics have questioned News Corp.'s motives.

A new women's center at Wake Forest University will focus on issues facing students on campus and in the community.