Lessons From The School Where I Failed As A Teacher
For years, NPR's Claudio Sanchez has struggled with his decision to leave teaching and the children he had grown so fond of.
Education
How Low Oil Prices Are Changing Career Plans At An Ohio College
Students come from all over the world to study petroleum engineering in southern Ohio and Marietta College. In the past nearly every graduate had a good job. Not any more.
A Small Town Wonders What To Do When Heroin Is 'Everywhere'
In Kutztown, Pa., school nurses stock naloxone to treat heroin overdoses. "Kids aren't afraid of it," a guidance counselor says. "It's available and it's cheap."
How Adults Can Encourage Kids To Be Original Thinkers
In Adam Grant's book, Originals, he writes that taking risks and embracing curiosity can lead to original ideas. So how can teachers and parents use his findings to help their kids be more creative?
At Calif. Campuses, A Test For Free Speech, Privacy And Cybersecurity
The University of California president, former Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, secretly ordered data monitoring across the system after hackers broke into the UCLA medical center.
Dallas Kindergarteners Get An Early Start On Money Management
Financial planners say it's important to start saving for retirement at a young age. You won't believe how young one group of investors is starting in Texas.
Applications Up At North Carolina A&T
North Carolina A&T State University is experiencing a major surge in applications. The university is on track to break previous application records.
A College Education Costs Even More Than You Thought It Did
Colleges already list high sticker prices, but those prices still don't reflect the real cost of undergraduate life. And financial aid isn't effectively bridging the gap.
Lesson Plan: Teach Students How To Rebuff Terrorist Recruiters
Terrorist groups in Kenya are trying to lure smart recruits who can give orders and boost their brand on social media. A high-school teacher is battling them in the classroom.
America's High School Graduates Look Like Other Countries' High School Dropouts
A new study looks at everyday skills, and finds that, when it comes to math, the U.S. is below average. And in computer skills, Americans are dreadful.