Education

University Charter School's first integrated class poses for a photo.

In A Segregated County, A New Charter School Offers An Alternative

8:13am August 23, 2018

by Sherrel Wheeler Stewart

Only about half of University Charter School's 300-plus students are black. That's a rarity in Sumter County, Ala., which, like many school systems, has struggled to achieve integration.

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Nationally gathered statistics suggest that nearly half of graduating physicians in 2017 owed more than $200,000 in student debt.

NYU's Move To Make Medical School Free For All Gets Mixed Reviews

5:00am August 23, 2018

by Julie Rovner

New York University students cheered, but critics say waiving tuition isn't the best way to ease student debt or boost the number of primary care doctors from diverse backgrounds.

Ohio State football coach Urban Meyer makes a statement during a news conference in Columbus, Ohio on Wednesday.

Ohio State Suspends Football Coach Urban Meyer For 3 Games

4:44am August 23, 2018

by James Doubek

Meyer's sanction comes along with a more than two-week suspension for Athletics Director Gene Smith over their response to allegations of domestic abuse against a former assistant coach.

Know An LGBTQ Student Itching To Study Abroad? Here Are Some Things To Think About

1:21pm August 22, 2018

by Danny Nett

For queer students, the decision to go abroad can come with added questions. Without answers, some worry they may skip the experience altogether — and miss out on all the benefits.

A Summer Camp For Sikh Youth

5:59pm August 19, 2018

by Kat Chow

For two decades, Sikh children from all around the country have gathered in Rockville, Md., for an overnight summer camp. They learn about the history of their religion, and how to deal with bullying.

Report Says Faculty At Connecticut School Sexually Abused Students For Years

5:54pm August 18, 2018

by James Doubek

A law firm found sexual abuse by seven now-former staffers against 16 students — going back as far as 1969 and lasting until 1992.

Virginia County Approves Plan To Arm Teachers

8:27am August 18, 2018

The Lee County School Board in Virginia voted to approve a plan that would allow teachers to carry guns. NPR's Jennifer Ludden talks to Superintendent Brian Austin about how the plan would work.

Teachers can fill up to five of these tote bags per visit to the Swap.

Teachers Turning To Free Supply Shops To Outfit Their Classrooms

12:24pm August 17, 2018

by Adelina Lancianese

Teachers say supply swaps are making a real dent in the amount of money they pay every year out of pocket for classroom supplies.

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Hanna Rosin: Data Shows Women Have Progressed. But What's Next?

10:04am August 17, 2018

by NPR/TED Staff

Post-recession, journalist Hanna Rosin noticed an economic shift: jobs dominated by men were on the decline, jobs dominated by women were on the rise. But does that data signify meaningful progress?

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Education

NYU Plans To Give Every Medical Student A Free Scholarship

7:13am August 17, 2018

David Greene talks to Dr. Rafael Rivera, associate dean of New York University's medical school, about the school's decision to become tuition free, regardless of need or merit.

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