Administrators Turn To Summer School To Address Pandemic Gaps
School district leaders worried about learning gaps caused by the pandemic are now putting a fun twist on an old fix: summer school.
Education
Ahmad Dallal Makes History At The American University in Cairo
NPR's Leila Fadel asks Ahmad Dallal, about becoming American University in Cairo's first Arab president.
High School Graduations Brought Joy This Year, Even If They Weren't Back To Normal
One school returned to last year's drive-in movie theater, while another hosted about 600 personal ceremonies. In New Orleans, families celebrated with a spontaneous second line parade.
Sylvia Earle: My Wish? To Protect Our Oceans
Legendary oceanographer Sylvia Earle has been exploring and working to protect our oceans for more than half a century. Her message has stayed the same: we're taking our oceans for granted.
New York Teacher Drops Sick Beats For Grammar Lessons
Dave Robles, an elementary school teacher from New York City, uses rap beats to help his students learn grammar lessons.
Navigating A New (Paying) Era For College Athletes
At least five states will allow college athletes to earn money off the use of their name, image and likeness. The NCAA and Congress are racing to enact legislation prevent unfairness in recruiting.
Supreme Court Rules Cheerleader's F-Bombs Are Protected By The 1st Amendment
The case involved a teenage cheerleader who dropped F-bombs on Snapchat. At issue was whether schools may punish students for speech that occurs online and off campus but that may be disruptive.
The Effect Of Nikole Hannah-Jones' Tenure Denial On Black Faculty, Staff And Students
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Dawna Jones, Carolina Black Caucus chair and assistant dean of students, about faculty morale at UNC-Chapel Hill and the mishandling of Nikole Hannah-Jones' tenure.
A Florida Principal Handwrote 459 Notes For Students Before Their Graduation Ceremony
A Florida principal spent nearly three months crafting 459 personalized, handwritten notes for the Matanzas High School class of 2021.
Academic Who Brought Critical Race Theory To Education Says Bills Are Misguided
Legislators are calling Critical Race Theory divisive and pushing to ban it in classrooms. NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Gloria Ladson-Billings, one of the first to apply the theory in education.