Washington Did A Lot This Week And America's Schools Will Feel It
Changes to net neutrality and more on what the tax bill means for education, parents and students.
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What Tax Reform Could Mean For Education; DeVos Visits Hurricane-Hit Islands
The education world is watching the GOP tax proposals closely, in our weekly roundup.
North Carolina A&T Staffer Finds Noose Hanging In University Building
A university contractor has been fired after a noose was found in a North Carolina A&T facility. The incident was first reported Tuesday.
Mainland Colleges Offer In-State Tuition To Students Affected By Hurricane Maria
State colleges, community colleges and one private university are working to help students in Puerto Rico and beyond continue their education.
Man Behind Record Scholarship Gift Inspires Recipients
Three North Carolina universities have received gifts in excess of $140 million. About half is going to Wake Forest University to fund student scholarships.
Celebrating Intellectual Engagement On College Campuses
Sending your child off to college? It's important to appreciate what happens after move-in day — especially now, as there is a growing hostility to higher ed, says anthropologist Barbara J. King.
Why Colleges Already Face Race-Related Challenges In Serving Future Students
By 2020 more than half of children in the U.S. will be part of an ethnic or racial minority. Colleges and universities are figuring out how to prepare for them.
Meditation, Nutrition, Fitness: One 'Party School' Tries To Tame The College Brain
The University of Vermont, Burlington offers students a healthy-living environment, away from drugs and alcohol, to teach students to nurture their young brains.
As State Budget Revenues Fall Short, Higher Education Faces A Squeeze
At least 24 states have reported that revenues this year have come in weaker than expected, leading to cuts to higher education spending across the country.
Spellings's UNC Plan: Hold Tuition, Comb Data For Efficiency
Less than a year after taking leadership of the 17-campus University of North Carolina system, Margaret Spellings has a plan for making the state's public colleges more welcoming to rural and minor