Education

Students assemble for the first Mass of the academic year at St. Bernard School in Mt. Lebanon, Pa.

Catholic Schools And Parents Grapple With Whether To Address Abuse Report

9:07am September 06, 2018

by Sarah Schneider

Some parents and administrators don't feel it's their place to discuss a recent report on clergy sex abuse with young children. But are providing a space for students to voice their concerns.

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From Poverty To Rocket Scientist To CEO, A Girl Scout's Inspiring Story

5:21pm September 05, 2018

by Elissa Nadworny

When she was a Brownie, Sylvia Acevedo was inspired to earn her science badge. In her new memoir, the Girl Scouts CEO says this experience led directly to her career at NASA.

Students and administrators at the Icahn School of Medicine are working to fight racial disparities at their school. (Left to right: Masrai Williams, Michelle Sainté, Giselle Lynch, Dr. David Muller, Eziwoma Alibo, Michael Espino, and Shashi Anand.)

A Medical School Tradition Comes Under Fire For Racism

11:38am September 05, 2018

by Mara Gordon

A prominent medical school has pulled back from electing students for a sought-after honor society, saying the award reinforces racial bias in medical education.

Aweofeso Adebola (in white shirt) and Ifeoluwa Ayomide (in cap) pose with some of the kids in their education program in Abuja, Nigeria.

Whatever Happened To... The Millennials Who Started A School For Boko Haram Escapees?

5:07pm September 04, 2018

by Linus Unah

The two young Nigerians have learned a lesson about teaching kids at a camp for displaced persons: Leave it to the experts!

Can Anyone Fix A Rigged Economy?

3:48pm September 04, 2018

Is populism a threat or an opportunity?

Today's College Students Aren't Who You Think They Are

1:39pm September 04, 2018

Nearly 17 million students head to college this fall. About half are financially independent from their parents, and nearly 1 in 4 is a parent caring for a child.

10 Education Stories You May Have Missed This Summer

6:00am September 04, 2018

by Anya Kamenetz

The school shootings that weren't; a student loan watchdog quits; the number of chronically absent students is on the rise; and the top high school play and musical.

Laura Randall, pictured at Mill Pond Park in Portland, gives her son, Matthew Randall, 7, a lot of freedom to explore on his own.

To Raise Confident, Independent Kids, Some Parents Are Trying To 'Let Grow'

8:26am September 03, 2018

by Deena Prichep

Research suggests kids who have more freedom and independence grow up to be less anxious and depressed. But in the age of helicopter parenting, giving kids freedom to roam can be difficult.

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Professor On Why She Supports Harvard Admissions Practices

1:35pm September 02, 2018

Colorado State University professor OiYan Poon tells NPR's Melissa Block why she supports the admission practices Asian-American students are suing Harvard University over.

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Justice Department Sides Against Harvard In Racial Discrimination Lawsuit

5:31am August 31, 2018

by Kirk Carapezza

The Justice Department is backing a lawsuit alleging that Harvard University illegally discriminates against Asian-Americans.

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