No Plan B: Deciding Not To Have Children Because of Climate Change
Faced with the prospect of severe climate disruptions, potential parents are rethinking that choice.
Education
Second Parent Sentenced In College Admissions Scandal
Devin Sloane was sentenced to four months in prison and must pay a $95,000 fine and perform 500 hours of community service. He spent $250,000 to get his son accepted into college as a fake athlete.
Businessman Devin Sloane Sentenced In College Admissions Scandal
Businessman Devin Sloane was sentenced to four months in prison and 500 hours of community service Tuesday in the nationwide college admissions bribery and cheating scheme.
UNC Denies Claims Of Bias In Middle East Studies Program
The University of North Carolina is disputing the Trump administration's accusations of bias in a Middle East studies program that the school operates with Duke University.
'Called To Be A Funeral Director': Most Mortuary School Grads Are First In The Family
The funeral industry was once dominated by family businesses passed down through generations. But that has changed: In 2018, 83% of mortuary college graduates were completely new to the business.
The Definition Of 'They'
Merriam-Webster has added over 500 words, phrases and abbreviations to the dictionary, but one new definition for the word 'they' is causing a stir.
Why New Mexico's Governor Is Making The Case For Free Tuition
Michel Martin speaks with Michelle Luján Grisham about her proposal to make tuition at state institutions free for state residents.
How To Avoid A Common Mistake When It Comes To Paying For Your Kid's College Tuition
Don't let the sticker price of college paralyze you. NPR's Chris Arnold of the Life Kit podcast debunks a myth about saving for that college tuition bill that could help you save more than you think.
Olympia Della Flora: Can Small Classroom Tweaks Help Kids Better Cope With Emotions?
After months of struggling with one particularly challenging elementary school student, principal Olympia Della Flora realized it was the classroom setting that needed to change ... not the child.
Liz Kleinrock: How Can We Broach Hard Conversations In The Classroom?
When one of Liz Kleinrock's fourth grade students made a cringeworthy comment about race, rather than change the subject, she chose to turn the moment into a teachable one — and start a conversation.