The Wings On The Bus Go ... Wait, What?
Across the country, many students ride the bus to get to school. But on one Lake Erie island, some students catch an airplane to get to class every day.
Education
Big 12 Votes To Withhold Revenue From Baylor Pending Review
The Big 12 Conference board has voted to withhold some future revenue from Baylor University pending a review of athletics operations. The development is the latest in a long-running sexual assault scandal.
'Edutainer' Hans Rosling, Who Taught Us About The World, Has Died
With facts, toys and good humor, the Swedish doctor and statistician helped people understand what numbers tell us about the world.
North Carolina Advocates Weigh In On Betsy DeVos' Confirmation
Education advocates on both sides of the aisle are speaking out about the confirmation of Betsy DeVos as education secretary.
Betsy DeVos Confirmed As Education Secretary
The most controversial Cabinet pick in recent memory squeaks through with some help from Vice President Pence. Here are some implications for higher education, school choice and more.
Reaction To DeVos Vote Is Swift, And Divided
The Senate has confirmed Betsy DeVos as U.S. education secretary. Here's what educators, lawmakers and education groups have to say about it.
Sen. Wyden Says He'll Vote Against Trump's Education Pick
The Senate is expected to vote Tuesday on the nomination of Betsy DeVos to be education secretary. Steve Inskeep talks to Democratic Sen. Ron Wyden of Oregon who says her policies won't work.
Democrats Conduct All-Night Session To Try To Stop DeVos Confirmation
Democrats spent the night on the Senate floor to oppose the nomination of Betsy DeVos as education secretary. Two Republicans say they won't support her nomination.
Republican Sen. Lankford Supports Trump's Education Secretary Nominee
Steve Inskeep talks to Republican Sen. James Lankford of Oklahoma about Betsy DeVos. While he supports her nomination, two GOP senators say they won't vote to confirm her.
Senate Democrats Plan All-Night Push To Rally Against Trump's Education Pick
Right now, Betsy DeVos just barely has enough votes to be confirmed after two Senate Republicans announced last week they won't support her nomination.