Tension Over Shooting Sports In Schools
Efforts to recruit kids in high school are paying off, as shooting sports get more popular. That effort comes with some controversy, in part because of the involvement of the NRA.
Education
Judge Says Student With Down Syndrome Didn't Get Appropriate Education
A North Carolina judge has ruled in favor of a couple who argued that Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools didn't do enough to help their special needs daughter.
College Board Drops Its 'Adversity Score' For Each Student After Backlash
Presented alongside a student's SAT score, the number was intended to measure all that a student overcame, such as poverty and crime. But now the College Board is revising its approach to the data.
New Generation Of Mortuary Students Represent Industry Changes
First-generation mortuary students represent a major change in an industry long dominated by local family businesses. Those students also face their own set of challenges.
The Scientific Debate Over Teens, Screens And Mental Health
What's the link between smartphone use and teens' mental health? Experts disagree, with some arguing that the threat is overblown.
Privacy Experts Say The Trade-Offs Of Tech To Track Kids In School Aren't Worth It
The use of tech to track and police our kids in school is growing and privacy experts say the trade-offs aren't worth it.
Elizabeth Warren Slams Student Loan Watchdog Appointment As 'Outrageous'
Robert Cameron was a top lawyer for one of the country's largest student loan servicers. In documents obtained by NPR, Warren called his hiring a "slap in the face to student loan borrowers."
How Dr. Kenneth Davis Turned the Mount Sinai Health System Around
The neurobiologist oversaw one of the largest financial turnarounds in academic medicine.
What If You Could Change Your Child's Future In One Hour Every Week?
An educator and entrepreneur believes he's found an untapped resource to help more struggling students succeed in reading. The secret? Families.
Howard University Receives Donation From NBA Star To Start Golf Team
NBA star Steph Curry is the man behind one of the biggest charitable gifts in Howard University history. The money will fund Division 1 golf teams for men and women at the school for the next 6 years.