Education
N. Carolina-based foster care provider receives $4M grant to reduce violence and related trauma
A North-Carolina-based foster care provider has been awarded $4 million for a new project targeting a Winston-Salem community. WFDD reporter David Ford and Crossnore Communities for Children CEO Bret Loftis explain where some of that money will go.
A reminder: It's Teacher Appreciation Week
This week teachers have been getting treats, trinkets — and a 25% discount on Crocs — for Teacher Appreciation Week. Morning Edition hosts A Martinez and Leila Fadel thank their favorite teachers.
Morning news brief
The pandemic border policy known as Title 42 has ended. Turkey's president faces stiff opposition heading into Sunday's election. Just how much learning did students miss during the pandemic?
How much learning did students miss during the pandemic? Researchers have an answer
New research paints the clearest picture yet of just how much learning students missed during the pandemic, and what it may take to help children in the hardest hit districts to make up ground.
Bishop's gambit: Elementary school custodian Dave Bishop teaches kids chess
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer speaks with Maine elementary school custodian and chess coach Dave Bishop and state champion player fifth grader Avery Zhang.
Student athletes' hope for a new beginning closes as transfer portal deadline nears
More than 20,000 student athletes entered the transfer portal in 2022, with hopes of finding a better fit and competitive school to increase the likelihood of making it to the professional leagues.
Guilford County School Board requests $77.6 million to raise pay for classified staff
The Guilford County Board of Education unanimously approved a budget request to the county on Tuesday. It includes $77.6 million for classified staff like custodians and teacher assistants.
WS/FCS Board of Education passes secure gun storage resolution
R. J. Reynolds and Reagan High School students attended Board of Education meetings throughout April, advocating for a safe gun storage resolution.