Education

HBCUs have been underfunded by $12 billion, federal officials reveal

4:22pm October 06, 2023

by Alexis Marshall

Federal officials told 16 states that they've been underfunding their Historically Black Colleges and Universities by some $12 billion. Tennessee State University had the biggest loss.

Raj Haldar wants his "silly" new picture book to help kids "understand...the dangers of censorship but...also have fun."

'This Book Is Banned' introduces little kids to a big topic

11:36am October 06, 2023

by Elizabeth Blair

In Raj Haldar's new picture book, a lot of random stuff gets banned: giraffes, avocados, old roller skates. Haldar hopes kids have fun with This Book Is Banned but also learn about censorship.

Marching bands are getting creative to beat the heat of climate change. Some changes include covering brass instruments under direct sunlight, scheduling frequent water breaks and time to put on extra sunscreen, no longer wearing traditional marching band uniforms at games and practicing before sunrise or after sunset.

Marching bands have been struggling with extreme heat. Here's how they're adjusting

5:19am October 06, 2023

by Janet W. Lee

Marching bands returned to practice this fall under challenges like extreme heat and irregular weather conditions. They're getting creative to beat the heat of climate change.

Turmoil on Capitol Hill makes for timely discussions in high school civics classes

5:12am October 06, 2023

This week's ouster of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and the resulting turmoil on Capitol Hill has made for some very timely discussions in high school civics classes.

Education

Announcing NPR's third annual College Podcast Challenge

5:01am October 06, 2023

The 2023 national podcasting contest for college students is open for entries. It will close on January 5.

Education

Sylvia Mendez Newcomers School in High Point is the first NC school named for a Latina person

3:51pm October 05, 2023

by Amy Diaz

High Point is now home to North Carolina's first school named after a Latina person. Guilford County Schools hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Sylvia Mendez Newcomers School this week.

Then-Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald stands on the sideline during a game against Michigan on Oct. 23, 2021, in Ann Arbor, Mich.

Ex-coach sues Northwestern for $130M for wrongful termination in hazing scandal

3:18pm October 05, 2023

by The Associated Press

Former Northwestern University football coach Pat Fitzgerald is suing the school, saying it wrongfully fired him in the wake of a hazing and abuse scandal that has engulfed the athletic department.

South Korean teachers participate in a rally in front of the National Assembly on Sept. 4, 2023 in Seoul, South Korea. School teachers rallied to mourn the recent suicide deaths of fellow teachers distressed by disgruntled parents and unruly students, and to call for measures to prevent such tragedies.

South Korea teachers seek protection from harassment by students' parents

11:26am October 05, 2023

by Se Eun Gong

Many South Korean teachers say they have suffered from parents' harassment and excessive demands. This summer, they came out to the streets voicing anger and demanding protection for their rights.

Naloxone is a life-saving drug against fentanyl overdoses.

Education

Naloxone can save students' lives, but not every school has it

5:00am October 05, 2023

by Sequoia Carrillo

A life-saving drug is gaining support for use in schools across the country, but only about half of the largest districts stock it

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Ciara Imani May founded Rebundle, a Missouri company that makes biodegradable hair extensions.

Any job can be a climate solutions job: Ask this teacher, electrician or beauty CEO

1:05pm October 04, 2023

Some "climate jobs" are obvious. Others, not so much. So we talked to three people whose jobs address climate change in unexpected ways.

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