Betsy DeVos Signals A Pullback On Campus Sex Misconduct Enforcement
In a speech at George Mason University, the Education Secretary emphasized due process for the accused.
Education
In The Weeks Before Freshman Year, Money Worries Aplenty
Students often struggle over the summer to make their bills balance out, and it's one of the main reasons that nearly a third of low-income students with college going plans don't show up in the fall.
California State University Chancellor Raises Concerns About End Of DACA
The California State University system is home to the highest number of undocumented Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals students in the country. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Chancellor Timothy White on how he plans to handle the Trump administration's announcement that it will rescind the program.
Study Finds Potential Economic Upside To Starting School Later In The Day
There's clear research that starting school at 8:30 a.m. or later has many benefits for teen health. But school districts aren't changing, citing the costs of making start times later. A new study from the RAND Corporation found the potential upside to a nationwide shift for the U.S. economy could be $83 billion over a decade.
'You See In Their Eyes The Fear': DACA Students Face An Uncertain Future
About 800,000 young people had signed up for the DACA program. Now their education and work permits are at risk as President Trump hands the issue to Congress.
Houston Schools Assess Harvey's Damage, Students Due Back Next Week
Principals and administrators reported to work Monday for the first time this school year. Officials say nearly a quarter of the buildings suffered major damage. Students are expected back Monday.
Trump Ends DACA, Calls On Congress To Act
The Obama-era program will expire in six months, the administration said on Tuesday. Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals granted legal protections to roughly 800,000 people.
State Program Creates 'Lab Schools' To Help Struggling Students, Train Teachers
Two local universities are part of a state mandated program to help improve student outcomes in low-performing public schools. They will open so-called “laboratory” schools next fall.
These Oklahoma City Schools Are Named For Confederate Generals ... Or Are They?
Oklahoma City school leaders announced they wanted the community to decide whether to change the names of four schools, only to find that some important details about the schools may be lost to time.
Teachers Organize To Help In Texas
School is delayed until Sept. 11 for 200,000 students in Houston. NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with special education teacher Kristen McClintock, who is working with students staying in shelters.