Education

Colleges rarely come to rural students to recruit.

One Reason Rural Students Don't Go To College: Colleges Don't Go To Them

6:00am March 06, 2019

by Aaron Gettinger

"People tend to overlook the rural areas," says David Hochstetler, a high school senior in rural Michigan. "I think it's kind of disappointing because some able students could get looked over."

First Lady Melania Trump Welcomes Students To White House For National Bullying Prevention Month

A Crash Course On DeVos' Department Of Education

4:02pm March 05, 2019

What has Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos been up to since joining the department?

As Elite Campuses Diversify, A 'Bias Towards Privilege' Persists

11:24am March 05, 2019

by Elissa Nadworny

Many elite colleges have committed to enrolling more low-income students. But, a new book argues, their efforts at inclusivity still fall short.

Education

A Year Later, West Virginia Educators Reflect On Strike And What's Changed

9:24pm March 04, 2019

by Audie Cornish

West Virginia teachers and school personnel went on strike last year for two weeks. The strike inspired teachers in other states to take similar action. A year later, was the strike worth it?

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The Dog Isn't Sleeping: How To Talk With Children About Death

3:50pm March 04, 2019

by Cory Turner

Whether it's a goldfish or Grandma, every child will encounter a death at some point — and their parents will likely struggle to explain it. NPR's Life Kit and Sesame Workshop have 6 insights to help.

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How To Communicate With Children On Difficult Subjects Such As Death

7:34am March 04, 2019

by Cory Turner

NPR and child development experts behind Sesame Street have teamed up on a parenting podcast. Life Kit For Parents With Sesame Workshop is meant to help adults navigate tough conversations with kids.

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School Principal Streams Bedtime Stories

8:51am March 03, 2019

A principal in Beaumont, Texas, is trying to promote a love of books and learning to her students. So, every Tuesday, she reads a bedtime story to them via the school's Facebook page.

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Piled up picket signs at Frank Ogawa Plaza in Oakland, Calif. Oakland teachers began a strike on Feb. 21.

Limited School Choice For Native Americans; Oakland Teachers Reach Deal To End Strike

7:00am March 02, 2019

A new report highlights the lack of school choice options for American Indian and Alaska Native students. Also this week in education news, why white school districts have so much more money.

North Carolina A&T Cheer Coaches Resign After Rape Allegations End Season

10:40am March 01, 2019

by Associated Press

Two cheerleading coaches at North Carolina A&T State University have resigned following rape allegations by a cheer team member who says they didn't report her claims.

Tina Seelig: Can We Control Our Own Luck?

9:55am March 01, 2019

by NPR/TED Staff

Are there things we can do to increase our luck? Through taking tiny risks, showing gratitude, and being open to new ideas, Tina Seelig says we can capture luck in our everyday lives.

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