'The Dreaded Schwa' And Other Reasons To Love The Bee
One of our favorite events is on again: the Scripps National Spelling Bee. From the tense smart kids to the cheering adults, it's all pretty great.
Education
To Teach Kids To Read And Write, Sometimes You Have To Get Creative
Across the U.S., school districts face low literacy rates among low-income and minority students. Here's how schools in Dallas, Baltimore and the Bronx are getting at the problem a little differently.
Nearly A Dozen States Sue U.S. Government Over Transgender Policies
The Obama administration has argued that gender identity is protected under federal law. The states say the government is overreaching.
MacArthur 'Genius' Angela Duckworth Responds To A New Critique Of Grit
The author of a new meta-analysis says the importance of grit — a concept that has gained wide traction in education circles — has been exaggerated.
Bethune-Cookman Students Still Reeling From A Year That Saw 13 Shooting Victims
Historically black colleges and universities have often been viewed as a refuge for African-American students. But at Bethune-Cookman University in Florida, 13 students have been shot this year alone.
'Helping Children Succeed' Starts At Birth; A Case For The Power Of Nurture
Paul Tough's new book surveys the best new evidence on how to overcome the effects of poverty.
Teaching The Intangibles: How To Ingrain 'Grit' In Students
Author Paul Tough's book, Helping Children Succeed, lays out what he calls the tools for helping children succeed, particularly through attributes like perseverance and grit.
Cue The Political Commentary: Grad Speeches In An Election Year
Grad speeches are underway. And since it's an election year, it's hard for speakers to resist stepping onto the soapbox.
9-Year-Old Helps Shape Obama Administration's Approach To Science
The administration gathered feedback from students about what they want in STEM programs after Jacob Leggette encouraged the president to ask students their opinions at a White House science fair.
Association Helps Schools Navigate Transgender Bathroom Guidelines
Mary Louise Kelly talks to Francisco Negron of the National School Boards Association, about how local school districts are handling the new federal guidance on transgender students.