Professor Who Solved Fermat's Last Theorem Wins Math's Abel Prize
The mathematics problem he solved had been lingering since 1637 — and he first read about it when he was just 10 years old, during a visit to the library.
Education
How The Language Of Special Education Is Evolving
The "r" word is gone, but the ways we refer to people with disabilities shape our perceptions and behavior.
Campus Food Pantries For Hungry Students On The Rise
Students with tight budgets are flocking to pantries at colleges. The nonprofits take donations, usually food that's about to be thrown out. That's sparking debate over what "needy" really means.
What Artificial Intelligence Could Mean For Education
Recent advances — such as the victory over a human Go champion — raise important questions about AI's potential role in teaching and learning.
Before Flint, Lead-Contaminated Water Plagued Schools Across U.S.
Schools all over the country, not just Michigan, have struggled to eliminate lead from water fountains and cafeterias — some for more than a decade.
Low Graduation Rates Among Black Athletes
A new study shows black male athletes are completing college at significantly lower rates. Renee Montagne speaks to Kevin Blackistone, a "Washington Post" sport columnist, to examine this pervasive problem.
In Alabama, Teachers School Lawmakers
The 2016 Teacher of the Year in that state decided it was about time the people who write the laws that affect schools actually see the inside of a classroom.
Bernie Sanders Says He Opposes Private Charter Schools. What Does That Mean?
In some ways, all charters are public schools. But there are debates about how they're managed — and who should run them.
Turmoil Behind The Scenes At A Nationally Lauded High School
The early college model known as P-TECH, a six-year program combining high school and an associate degree, has been copied all over the country but is still a hotly contested work in progress.
Asia Leads The World In The Feat Of Reciting Thousands Of Pi Digits
Forget pie and pizza. The real way to celebrate the beauty of 3.14 is by reciting the most pi decimal points.