How College Aid Is Like A Bad Coupon
Sociologist Sara Goldrick-Rab's new book, Paying The Price, makes a fresh argument for free college.
Education
Episode 573: Why Textbook Prices Keep Climbing
Prices of new textbooks have been going up like crazy — faster than food, cars, even healthcare. On today's show: Why textbooks have gotten so expensive.
Schools And Mental Health: When The Parent Has To Take Charge
Kids with mental health problems may face a host of issues in school. Many parents say they need to be aggressive to make sure schools are on top of what their kids need.
$1 Million Of Frugal Librarian's Bequest To N.H. School Goes To Football Scoreboard
A New Hampshire native, Robert Morin was known for his affection for movies and books. He left $4 million to the University of New Hampshire.
Teen Creates App So Bullied Kids Never Have To Eat Alone
Natalie Hampton knows what it's like to have no one to sit with during school lunch. So she created Sit With Us, an app that helps kids find friendly harbors in the crowd.
Frustration. Burnout. Attrition. It's Time To Address The National Teacher Shortage
New national reports out today by the Learning Policy Institute look at the widening teacher shortage problem — and offer solutions.
Texas Textbook Called Out As 'Racist' Against Mexican-Americans
Professors, activists and students alike are calling for the Texas School Board not to approve a textbook many find offensive.
Your State's Schools Are In Trouble When A Judge Says ...
A Connecticut Superior Court judge wrote a scathing indictment of his state's public education system. We've curated the 10 best lines.
For Kids, Anxiety About School Can Feel Like 'Being Chased By A Lion'
Anxiety is the most frequently diagnosed mental disorder in children. A unique school in Fairfax, Va., tries to help students with severe anxiety who have trouble going to class.
New College Rankings Are Out: NPR Ed Rates The Rankings!
Prestige? Perks? Value for money? The question of how to rate a college is far from straightforward. Here's our annual guide to making sense of all those guides.