UNCG Is First In The World To Use New Birthing Simulator
The University of North Carolina-Greensboro's nursing school has unveiled its new high-tech, full-body childbirth simulator.
Education
Morning News Brief: Trump Blasts Sessions, DeVos Talks To Conservative Activists
In a new interview, President Trump criticized Attorney General Jeff Sessions. Also, Education Secretary Betsy DeVos faces protesters in Colorado, and ICE agents say their work has recently changed.
The YouTube Star Who's Teaching Kids How To Bake
Celebrity chef Rosanna Pansino hosts the YouTube show Nerdy Nummies and has more than 8 million subscribers. Among her fans are thousands of children who want to learn how to bake.
Private Student Loans: The Rise And Fall (And Rise Again?)
They're less common than they were a decade ago, but still the most expensive and riskiest way to pay for college.
One University President's Candid Take On The Future Of Higher Ed
"I do not want whoever sits here in 10 years to say, 'How could you be asleep at the switch?'" opines Mitch Daniels, the president of Purdue University.
Why Aren't Students Showing Up For College?
According to research, between 10 and 40% of kids who intend to go to college at high school graduation don't show up in the fall. This phenomenon, known as "summer melt," has puzzled universities.
Students Compete In First-Ever International High School Robotics Competition
The first ever international high school robotics competition is happening in Washington, D.C., this week. Over 150 countries from six continents sent teams to compete.
When Black Hair Violates The Dress Code
For wearing their hair in braids, two teenagers were threatened with suspension at their charter school. Similar incidents show that strict dress codes can punish students for their racial identity.
What Do Schools Need To End Sexual Assault On Campus?
When it comes to sexual assaults on college campuses, Education Secretary Betsy DeVos says "many things are not working well."
Technology Can Be A Tool, A Teacher, A Trickster
Shaping technology to some form of learning could depart pretty radically from the more familiar aim of shaping technology to the way we are now, says psychologist Tania Lombrozo.