Education

Mother and daughter discuss cell phone usage in a diner

What Special Ed Teachers and Parents Need To Know About Social Media

10:00am April 07, 2016

by Byrd Pinkerton

The internet can be a dangerous place, especially for kids who may struggle with communication. A psychologist offers some guidelines to help kids with special needs stay safe online.

A plan to rename George Mason University's law school for late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia (center) has been tweaked after the first name that was chosen sparked jokes on social media. Scalia is seen here with his fellow justices in 2009.

Plan For Antonin Scalia School Of Law Is Tweaked Over Unfortunate Acronym

12:15pm April 06, 2016

by Bill Chappell

Days after adopting a name change, George Mason University has again renamed its law school. The first attempt to honor the late Antonin Scalia was ridiculed online.

Taking High School Courses In College Costs Students And Families Nearly $1.5 Billion

10:33am April 06, 2016

by Anya Kamenetz

Hundreds of thousands of first-year students from all backgrounds are shelling out for remedial courses, says a new report.

Students chat, nap and take notes in this 14th century lecture by Henricus de Alemania, painted by Laurentius de Voltolina.

Wax Tablets, Chicken Rustling And The Medieval Roots Of The Modern University

4:45pm April 05, 2016

by Byrd Pinkerton

Universities have changed significantly since the Middle Ages. James Axtell describes just how far higher education has come in his new book, Wisdom's Workshop.

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Despite Protests, Princeton To Keep Wilson's Name On School Buildings

7:58am April 05, 2016

by Joel Rose

Princeton University has decided to keep former President Woodrow Wilson's name on its school of Foreign Policy despite protests on campus demanding its removal due to his segregationist views.

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Princeton University students walk through an exhibit titled

Princeton Will Keep Woodrow Wilson's Name On School Buildings

3:06pm April 04, 2016

by Merrit Kennedy

Some students had wanted the former U.S. president's name removed because of Wilson's views on segregation.

Teen volunteers at the Ceres Community Project meet up after school to cook up healthful meals for patients at local hospitals.

Cooking For Cancer Patients, Teens Learn More Than Recipes

2:28pm April 04, 2016

by Shelby Pope

The Bay Area-based Ceres Community Project recruits teen volunteers — many of whom were formerly homeless — to cook healthful meals and deliver them to local hospitals.

Children with special needs often feel targeted by peers at school. Social media can be a powerful tool to fight back.

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What Happens When The Online Bully Is A Child With Special Needs

2:09pm April 04, 2016

by Kortney Peagram

A bullying counselor argues that too often, adults expect kids to navigate the Web with wisdom but without much guidance. For a child with special needs, it can be a powerful yet frightening space.

The New Mexico True campaign by the state's tourism department showcases activities and landmarks in New Mexico.

New Mexico's Truth: Stunning Vistas And Child Poverty?

12:40pm April 04, 2016

by Megan Kamerick

"New Mexico True" is the state's tourism campaign, but an advocacy group created "New Mexico Truth" as a parody to highlight a reality in the state: high child poverty and low graduation rates.

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You Can't Learn What You Can't See: Here's How Your State Screens For Vision Problems

10:13am April 04, 2016

by Elissa Nadworny

That frustrated kid at the back of the class? It's not that he doesn't get it — or doesn't care. It could be he just can't see. A new report provides a look at children's vision screening by state.