School Board To Consider Reading Camp Results
The Winston-Salem, Forsyth County school board will meet Tuesday for the first time after its summer break.
Education
Debunking Common Myths About The Common Core
Many people don't realize it's a set of standards, not a curriculum. NPR's Eric Westervelt talks with education reporter Cory Turner about other misconceptions about the Common Core standards.
The Most (And Least) Lucrative College Majors, In 1 Graph
In terms of income, what you major in matters more than where you go to school. Here are the 10 majors where graduates have the highest incomes — and the majors where incomes are lowest.
NC Public Schools Recycling Old Textbooks
Most of North Carolina's public schools are preparing to do more with less this year.
Forget The Bake Sale: Some Of School's Funds Come From Bars And Brothels
Schools across the U.S. are preparing for students' return by looking for ways to supplement budgets. One Nevada school district is turning to unlikely sources of funding: liquor and prostitution.
How Campus Sexual Assaults Came To Command New Attention
In just a few years, the issue has gone from mostly whispers to receiving the attention of the White House. Now, colleges throughout the country are trying to increase awareness about the issue.
In Greensboro, Hagan Hits Tillis on Education
U.S. Sen. Kay Hagan was in Greensboro Tuesday, trying to draw a contrast between herself and the challenger for her Senate seat, State House Speaker Tom Tillis.
A Summer School Math Problem: How To Fit A Full Year In 5 Weeks?
It's a nightmare borne by many kids: summer school. Within five weeks, students are expected to complete a course that would otherwise be conducted over a whole year.
Construction Industry Missing Key Tool: Skilled Workers
Construction is booming once again in the Gulf Coast, Midwest and Rocky Mountain states. But there are about 20 percent fewer skilled workers in construction than there were in 2008.
Being the Change: James Shields on Community, Slavery, and the Power of Education
James Shields is the Director of the Bonner Center for Community Service and Learning at Guilford College. He's also an actor and an expert on the history of the Underground Railroad in Greensboro. Radio Camper Ethan Campbell-Brown learned more about James Shields and his work.
I met James Shields on the patio of Founders Hall at Guilford College. He was very nice and had a voice perfect for a radio interview. We talked about the concept of slavery and his work. We also talked about Pathways to Freedom, a play he's currently acting in.