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Education
Arkansas drops AP African American Studies course
Arkansas decided to drop the AP African American Studies course saying it does not comply with courses they want to offer. The course had been part of a pilot program in the state.
Local education leaders discuss 'Parents' Bill of Rights' in roundtable discussion
Local education leaders came together for a roundtable discussion at the Forsyth County Central Library Monday evening to talk about how recent legislation will impact public schools.
Borrowers can now apply for new, income-based student loan repayment
More than 20 million borrowers are eligible under the new repayment plan, and many will see lower payments.
Classes begin at Appalachian State's new Hickory campus
Appalachian State University opened the doors to students at its new Hickory campus Monday.
He demanded higher ed for Afghan girls. He was jailed. Angelina Jolie targets his case
It's been 5 months since Matiullah Wesa, an activist who urged an end to Taliban bans on girls' education, was arrested. Media attention has faded. Now Angelina Jolie is making a plea in his behalf.
New Jersey requires climate change education. A year in, here's how it's going
In 2020, New Jersey became the first state in the country to require climate change education across grade levels and in most subjects. The standards were rolled out this past year.
Parents in Maui are grappling with where to send their kids as the school year begins
According to Maui County, over 3,000 students have been displaced from their schools by the devastating wildfires in West Maui. With the school year just starting, parents are unsure what to do.
Social media could be fueling gun violence among young people
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with ProPublica reporter Alec MacGillis about the relationship between social media and an increase in gun violence, often resulting in homicides, among young people.
Forsyth County educators have concerns about NC's newly enacted 'Parents' Bill of Rights'
The North Carolina General Assembly voted Wednesday to override Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto of Senate Bill 49, known as the “Parents’ Bill of Rights.”