What It's Like To Live In A Small, Rural, Politically Divided Town
Politics in Haines, Alaska — population 2,500 — has grown intensely bitter lately, reflecting the volume and heat of national politics.
Education
Here's What Betsy DeVos Said Wednesday On Capitol Hill
The education secretary testified before a House subcommittee on the Trump administration's 2018 budget proposal, which calls for deep cuts to education.
Preschool, A State-By-State Update
The National Institute for Early Education Research has a new state-by-state report on preschool funding, enrollment and teacher quality. The findings are both encouraging and sobering.
Black Ministry Students At Duke Say They Face Unequal Treatment And Racism
The dean says pushing the school to be a more diverse and inclusive environment is a top priority.
Why Colleges Already Face Race-Related Challenges In Serving Future Students
By 2020 more than half of children in the U.S. will be part of an ethnic or racial minority. Colleges and universities are figuring out how to prepare for them.
Trump Budget Reduces Education Spending, Raises Funding For School Choice
President Trump's newly released budget proposal would cut overall education spending by 13.5 percent while increasing funding for school choice. The NPR Ed Team will unpack the administration's new budget and what it means for parents, teachers, students and taxpayers.
Chinese Student's Commencement Speech In U.S. Isn't Going Over Well In China
Shuping Yang praised the "fresh air of free speech" in the U.S. during her commencement address at the University of Maryland. That sparked a backlash from classmates and from people in China.
What's the Consensus on Consent?
Saying yes or no to a sexual advance should be straightforward. How do we clarify the rules on sexual consent?
As Store Layoffs Mount, Retail Lags Other Sectors In Retraining Workers
Many retail workers are losing their jobs amid major technological shifts. And while some industries invest to retrain their workers with new skills, retail largely hasn't succeeded in doing that.
President Trump's Budget Proposal Calls For Deep Cuts To Education
The White House is expected to ask for big cuts, push school choice and change student loan repayment. But presidents have rarely succeeded in cutting the Education Department budget.