Aspiring Craft Brewers Hit The Books To Pick Up Science Chops
As the craft beer industry grows, so are options for learning to brew. More colleges are now introducing degree programs to teach the art and science of beer-making.
Education
New Orleans Educator Dreams Of Teaching Tech To Beat The Streets
After the shooting death of one of his students, Jonathan Johnson was inspired to create a school that gives low-income students practical skills to compete in high-tech fields.
Report Shreds 'Rolling Stone' Rape Story, But Many On Campus Have Moved On
A review of a story about an alleged rape is the latest in a long saga for the U. of Virginia. The fraternity implicated in the story plans to sue; advocates say fewer rape victims are coming forward.
Why Babies Love (And Learn From) Magic Tricks
A new study in the journal Science explores the power of surprise to motivate infant learning.
'Visibly Pregnant' Girls Are Banned From School In Sierra Leone
The theory is that they could influence "innocent girls," says the minister of education. That's a belief that's held around the globe. Researchers have another idea.
In New Orleans, The Scramble For The Right Fit
At the annual Schools Expo in February, families tried to match their needs with the best schools under the city's choice system. This month, they'll find out where they've been assigned.
The Opposite Of The Dean's List
The Education Department says it's keeping a close eye on 556 colleges and universities that do a poor job of complying with federal regulations and handling federal financial aid.
Proposals To Diversify NYC's Top High Schools Would Do Little To Help, Study Finds
One of New York City's thorniest political issues is over how to make its elite high schools more representative. A new study says that many popular proposals won't help diversity — and might hurt it.
The Value Of Wild, Risky Play: Fire, Mud, Hammers And Nails
A new short documentary on an adventure playground in Wales explores "the nature of play, risk and hazard."
11 Ex-Atlanta Public School Employees Found Guilty In Cheating Scandal
They were found guilty of conspiracy when they switched student test scores. The verdicts close a dark chapter for the school system and the city of Atlanta. One defendant, a teacher, was acquitted.