Education

Adults going back to college face many challenges.

Education

Even When College Is Free, It Can Be Hard For Adults To Stay In School

9:15pm April 04, 2019

by Emily Siner

Tennessee Reconnect has helped thousands of adults afford a college education, but for many older students, the financial support may not be enough to get them to the finish line.

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For Some Students, There's A New Way To Pay For College

5:49pm April 04, 2019

by Jacob Goldstein

There's a new way to pay for college. It's not debt — but students are on the hook after they graduate.

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A lawsuit filed by attorneys general from six states and the District of Columbia says the weakened federal nutrition standards for school meals are putting kids at greater risk of health problems linked to diet.

Attorneys General Sue Trump Administration Over School Nutrition Rollbacks

2:14pm April 04, 2019

by Allison Aubrey

The suit, filed on behalf of six states and the District of Columbia, says the weakened federal nutrition standards for school meals are putting kids at greater risk of health problems linked to diet.

Trump Reverses Education Secretary DeVos' Plans To Cut Funding For Special Olympics

6:17pm March 29, 2019

by Joseph Shapiro

President Trump is reversing The Department of Education's plans to cut funding for the Special Olympics. The proposed cuts set off a political firestorm.

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Why Harvard, Yale And Stanford May Not Be The 'Best' Colleges

3:55pm March 29, 2019

by Anya Kamenetz

A school should be defined by its commitment to great teaching and social equity, says the outgoing president of LaGuardia Community College.

Travis Jones: How Can White People Be Better Allies To People Of Color?

11:13am March 29, 2019

by NPR/TED Staff

Travis Jones examines the "codes of whiteness" that keep many people from engaging in conversations on race. He says white people need to take a more active role in confronting racism.

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Monique Morris: Why Are Black Girls More Likely To Be Punished In School?

9:23am March 29, 2019

by NPR/TED Staff

Black girls are disproportionately punished more often in schools. Monique Morris says schools should be a place for healing rather than punishment to help black girls reach their full potential.

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Howard Stevenson: How Can We Mindfully Navigate Everyday Racism?

9:23am March 29, 2019

by NPR/TED Staff

What does racial literacy look like in today's social climate? Howard Stevenson talks about navigating racially stressful encounters, and how it's actually an acquired skill-set.

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North Carolina House Agrees To Repeal Corporal Punishment In School

10:50am March 28, 2019

by Associated Press

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North Carolina Looks At Ways To Reduce Statewide Teacher Shortage

7:15am March 28, 2019

by Keri Brown

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