Taking High School Courses In College Costs Students And Families Nearly $1.5 Billion
Hundreds of thousands of first-year students from all backgrounds are shelling out for remedial courses, says a new report.
Education
Wax Tablets, Chicken Rustling And The Medieval Roots Of The Modern University
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.
Despite Protests, Princeton To Keep Wilson's Name On School Buildings
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.
Princeton Will Keep Woodrow Wilson's Name On School Buildings
Some students had wanted the former U.S. president's name removed because of Wilson's views on segregation.
Cooking For Cancer Patients, Teens Learn More Than Recipes
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.
What Happens When The Online Bully Is A Child With Special Needs
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.
New Mexico's Truth: Stunning Vistas And Child Poverty?
"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.
You Can't Learn What You Can't See: Here's How Your State Screens For Vision Problems
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.
The CIA 'Inadvertently Left' Explosive Material In School Bus After K-9 Drill
The bus then remained in service for two days after the training exercise, transporting students to a high school and two elementary schools in Virginia, before the material was found.
A Diverse Teaching Force? This Search Firm Can Help, But It'll Cost You
Meet Stratégenius Consulting — a company that helps schools find candidates from a wide range of backgrounds.