An economist studied popular finance tips. Some might be leading you astray
A Yale professor of finance read through 50 popular finance books to see how they square with traditional economic theory.
Education
Purdue's reputation for affordability results in substantial growth for the school
While many universities have raised tuition in the last decade, Purdue University has frozen those costs. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to outgoing Purdue President Mitch Daniels about the strategy.
Florida Gov. DeSantis leads a nationwide shift to politicizing school board races
Governor Ron DeSantis is reshaping school boards in Florida. He's exerting control over local school policies, including how they teach children about race and sexual orientation.
As school starts, teachers add a mental-health check-in to their lesson plans
After the disruption and trauma of the pandemic, educators say kids still need added support this year. In some schools, they're making emotional wellness part of the curriculum.
Water systems failures in Jackson, Miss., force schools to return to remote learning
The failure of the water systems in Jackson, Miss., has forced public schools to return to remote learning — something school leaders had hoped to never do again after the COVID pandemic.
A new Minneapolis teachers' contract is the center of a debate over diversity
A Minneapolis school district contract drew a storm of conservative media coverage. A lawsuit alleges the district is racially discriminating against white teachers to protect teachers of color.
This teacher survived the Uvalde shooting. Here's why she is returning to the job
This year, as Nicole Ogburn prepares her classroom, her first priority is not the decorations she usually spends the summer picking out. Instead, it's buying things to make the classroom safer.
Esta maestra sobrevivió el tiroteo en Uvalde. Ahora explica por qué regresa a clases
Este año, mientras Nicole Ogburn prepara su salón de clases, su prioridad ya no son las decoraciones. En cambio, está comprando cosas para hacer que el salón sea más seguro.
BYU says it has no proof that the fan banned over racist slurs said them
The slurs marred a high-profile volleyball match between BYU and Duke last Friday. Duke sophomore Rachel Richardson says players were "targeted and racially heckled."
A new school year brings fresh concerns about the mental health of students
As children wrap up their first week of school, we check in with educators and mental health care providers about how they are doing emotionally.