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Advanced Placement Exam Scores In Alabama On The Rise

2:22pm June 10, 2017

An Alabama organization called A+ College Ready brings Advanced Placement courses to underserved schools. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with President Mary Boehm and student Vanessa Layfield.

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At least 10 would-be members of Harvard's Class of 2021 had their admissions offers rescinded after a group exchange of racist and sexually offensive Facebook messages.

This Week In Education: DeVos, Discrimination, Desegregation

6:00am June 10, 2017

The week's education news featured debate over Harvard's rescinding of admissions for several incoming freshmen and the education secretary's contentious hearing on Capitol Hill.

Curtain Fire Will Cost UNC Greensboro More Than Expected

5:39pm June 09, 2017

by Sean Bueter

Repairing the damage from a recent fire at UNCG's auditorium will cost more than expected.

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DeVos Says More Money Won't Help Schools; Research Says Otherwise

8:07am June 09, 2017

by Kayla Lattimore

The question has been dividing educators, politicians and taxpayers for decades: When it comes to improving schools, does money matter?

How Schools, Parents And Organizations Are Trying To Close The Achievement Gap

2:30pm June 08, 2017

The achievement gap between white students and students of color is narrowing. What will it take to close it for good?

According to a new policy paper released by UNESCO's Global Education Monitoring Report, while total development aid has risen 24 percent, aid for education has been on the decline for six years — falling 4 percent since 2010.

Education Aid Eludes Countries That Need It Most

5:44am June 08, 2017

by Julie Depenbrock

Even as overall aid increases, the share of that money going to education has stagnated — leaving least developed countries in the lurch.

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos testifies before the Senate Appropriations Committee on Tuesday. DeVos testified on the fiscal year 2018 budget request for the Education Department.

Asked About Discrimination, Betsy DeVos Said This 14 Times

11:04am June 07, 2017

by Cory Turner

The education secretary told lawmakers at a hearing, "Let me be clear: Schools that receive federal funds must follow federal law." If only federal law were clear.

Illustrated portrait of Nobel Laureate, Carl Wieman

Hey Higher Ed, Why Not Focus On Teaching?

4:59am June 07, 2017

by Eric Westervelt

Stanford's Carl Wieman won a Nobel Prize for his groundbreaking work in quantum mechanics. With a new book, he continues his efforts to spark systemic changes in how universities teach science.

At least 10 admitted Harvard students had their admissions offers rescinded after a group exchange of racist and sexually offensive Facebook messages.

Harvard Rescinds Admission Of 10 Students Over Obscene Facebook Messages

3:45pm June 06, 2017

Several would-be freshmen in the class of 2021 lost their spots when they posted offensive material in a group Facebook chat. College officials and high school counselors are reacting to the news.

The MV LeConte heading into Haines. The Alaska Marine Highway is how many people in Southeast Alaska get from town to town.

In Southeast Alaska, The Ferry System Is A Lifeline

12:11pm June 06, 2017

by Melissa Block

In most of the Inside Passage, there are no roads connecting the communities, so Alaskans depend heavily on ferries: the Alaska Marine Highway System.