Pennsylvania Professors Go On Strike
Faculty members began a walkout Wednesday after contract talks with the state broke down. The striking union represents educators at 14 of Pennsylvania's public universities.
Education
Checking Back In On The Barber Who Encourages Kids To Read
Our story about the barbershop that takes $2 off haircuts for young readers went viral, so we went back to ask what happened next.
Teacher Training As 'Part Theater, Part Sport'
Relay, an independent teacher prep program, is growing quickly thanks to its hands-on approach. Is this the future of teacher training?
E Is For Empathy: Sesame Workshop Takes A Crack At Kindness
A new survey from Sesame Workshop found that parents and teachers worry a lot about kindness — what it looks like, how to cultivate it and why there isn't enough of it in the world.
American High School Graduation Rates Reach All-Time High
America's high school graduation rate has risen to an all-time high: 83 percent. While the rise is due to increased attention on at-risk students, the uptick also reflects lower graduation standards.
NPR Poll: Are Parents Overrating The Quality Of Child Care?
Almost all parents rate their child care as very good or excellent, according to a new NPR poll. But researchers say that's off base, and that just 10 percent of child care is high quality.
The High School Graduation Rate Reaches A Record High — Again
Students of color, low-income students, students with disabilities and English learners have all made gains.
Students Clash With Police In South Africa Protests
University students in South Africa have been protesting for weeks, demanding the government make university free. They say the goal is equal access for poor blacks, the country's majority.
More Colleges Open Food Pantries To Address Campus Hunger
George Washington University — one of the nation's most expensive schools — is among the latest to try to make sure its students, most of whom receive financial aid, have enough to eat.
Holding Ed Schools Accountable For The Teachers They Teach
The U.S. Education Department is taking a stronger approach to teacher-prep programs with new regulations out this week.