Education

Asian American Groups Target Top Ivy League Schools For Racial Discrimination

7:24pm June 01, 2016

by Kirk Carapezza

A coalition of Asian American groups filed a federal complaint asking for an investigation into Yale, Brown and Dartmouth for alleged racially discriminatory practices in college admissions processes.

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'As A Matter Of Conscience,' Ken Starr Resigns As Baylor University's Chancellor

2:48pm June 01, 2016

by Eyder Peralta

Starr has been under fire over the university's handling of allegations of sexual assault on campus. The university had previously removed him from the presidency.

Why Trump Called A Press Conference To Bash The Press

12:53pm June 01, 2016

by David Folkenflik

Challenged about his fundraising for veterans, Donald Trump detailed $5.6 million he says he has delivered. But the larger message was his ongoing assault on the media, which resonates with his base.

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Let's Take A Ride With A Kentucky School Bus Driver

11:09am June 01, 2016

Some people in public education work hidden in plain sight. Here's the story of one man who takes on the role of surrogate parent, teacher and counselor.

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High Lead Levels Discovered In Chicago School's Drinking Fountains

7:59am June 01, 2016

by Cheryl Corley

School and city officials faced angry parents after high levels of lead were detected in three water fountains. Officials say they'll test for lead contamination at all of the city's public schools.

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Students at Do Space learn to use a laser cutter during a crash course on how to design a key chain.

Books

In Omaha, A Library With No Books Brings Technology To All

5:30pm May 31, 2016

by Bill Kelly

The privately funded, $7 million Do Space provides free access to computers, high-end software, 3-D printers, and laser cutters. It's a learning and play space, as well as an office for entrepreneurs.

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Majd kept a journal about a time in her life when she was torn between getting married or going to school.

Health & Safety

Diary Of A Saudi Girl: Karate Lover, Science Nerd ... Bride?

3:40pm May 31, 2016

by Radio Diaries

For two years, Majd Abdulghani kept a journal during a crossroads in her life: Should she get married or keep studying? Or can she do both?

One Student Tries To Help Others Escape A 'Corridor Of Shame'

10:36am May 31, 2016

by Anya Kamenetz

An unlikely leader rises in a poor, rural Southern school district.

Cyndy Bulson now volunteers at Stocking, helping monitor kids in the morning, serving breakfast and chaperoning field trips.

What One District's Data Mining Did For Chronic Absence

9:46pm May 30, 2016

by Elissa Nadworny

Three years ago, Grand Rapids' public schools took a hard look at the numbers on absenteeism. They've been able to get nearly half of the students missing school to show up.

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Harvard Graduate Student's Speech Resonates With Educators

4:29pm May 30, 2016

NPR's Ari Shapiro interviews Donovan Livingston, whose speech at the Harvard Graduate School of Education's 2016 convocation exercises went viral.