Number Of Teens Working Summer Jobs Declines
The number of teens working summer jobs is down sharply from a generation ago. But economists say don't blame today's youth for being lazy.
Education
Art Studio Helps Adults With Disabilities Turn Their Passion Into A Career
This art studio works with adults who have a disability of some kind to make their art their employment. But all this takes money. And the new health care bill may impact the studio's funding.
Teachers With Student Debt: The Struggle, The Causes And What Comes Next
More than 2,000 teachers responded to our survey. Some called their student loan debt "an albatross around my neck," others simply said, "Help!"
Uproar Over Education Department Officials' Approach To Campus Sexual Assault
Defrauded students speak out against DeVos' regulatory walkback, and more in our weekly roundup.
Arizona's Ethnic Studies Ban In Public Schools Goes To Trial
NPR's Kelly McEvers talks to Roque Planas, national reporter for the Huffington Post, who has been following an Arizona law that bans ethnic studies classes in public school. A trial to determine if the law is constitutional is happening now.
Helping Students Build Their Personal And Professional Networks: Jessica Long
Radio Camper Sophie Kanzler talks with Career and Education Coach Jessica Long about her work with college students, helping prepare them for life after college, and connecting them with alumn
Cell Towers At Schools: Godsend Or God-Awful?
School districts are making deals with telecom companies to build towers on school property. The agreements give schools a bump in revenue, but what do parents think? And what does the science say?
Education Department Official Apologizes For 'Flippant' Campus Sexual Assault Comments
Candice Jackson, the top civil rights enforcer at the Education Department, apologized this week for remarks made on the topic of campus sexual assault to The New York Times that she said were "flippant." This comes as the department begins to change how it investigates claims of sexual assault, lending more of an ear to those accused as well as victims.
On Education, The States Ask: Now What?
States are under the gun to meet requirements of the new federal education law. But with budget crises, new regulations and a whole lot of uncertainty, many say the road ahead is far from clear.
Back To The Starting Line On Regulating For-Profit Colleges
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos announced a "regulatory reset" for predatory for-profit colleges, and students and others are speaking out in testimony.