Education

Debunking Common Myths About The Common Core

12:11pm August 25, 2014

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.

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The Most (And Least) Lucrative College Majors, In 1 Graph

11:04am August 21, 2014

by Lisa Chow

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.

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Education

NC Public Schools Recycling Old Textbooks

4:47pm August 20, 2014

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

9:14pm August 13, 2014

by Ky Plaskon

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.

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President Obama signs a memorandum establishing the White House Task Force to Protect Students from Sexual Assault in January.

How Campus Sexual Assaults Came To Command New Attention

11:27am August 13, 2014

by Tovia Smith

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.

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Politics & Government

In Greensboro, Hagan Hits Tillis on Education

6:52pm August 12, 2014

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.

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A Summer School Math Problem: How To Fit A Full Year In 5 Weeks?

6:57pm August 08, 2014

by Youth Radio

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.

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Construction Industry Missing Key Tool: Skilled Workers

7:56pm August 06, 2014

by Miles Bryan

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.

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Education

Being the Change: James Shields on Community, Slavery, and the Power of Education

10:34am July 30, 2014

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.

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Arts

From Classical to Electric Guitar, Guilford College Professor Kami Rowan Plays It All

9:50am July 30, 2014

Kami Rowan is classical guitarist and professor of music at Guilford College. She is also the faculty advisor for WQFS 90.9 FM, Guilford College's radio station. She just visited Northern Ireland to study music's role and how it affects Ireland's political scene. WFDD Radio Camper Emma Kilpatrick recently spoke with Kami to find out more.

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