'Floating Schools' Make Sure Kids Get To Class When The Water Rises
Monsoon floods won't stop these kids from going to school in Bangladesh — especially if the school comes to the student!
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Parents, Schools Step Up Efforts To Combat Food-Allergy Bullying
Up to 32 percent of kids with food allergies have been taunted with foods that make them sick. Schools are moving beyond allergy awareness and "nut-free zones" to address this dangerous behavior.
With The Rise Of Legal Weed, Drug Education Moves From 'Don't' to 'Delay'
Today's drug prevention messaging is a far cry from the "Just Say No" days. Schools want to give kids the facts to make informed decisions about whether and when to try drugs or alcohol.
Gun Violence - A Student's Perspective
Gun violence and school shootings are without a doubt divisive issues.
'We Were Expecting That She Will Return Alive': Family Mourns Slain Pakistani Student
Sabika Sheikh's family was aware of U.S. school shootings, but didn't think it would happen to their daughter. "We were confident that Sabika will be very much safe there," her great-uncle tells NPR.
Carolina Curious: Can School Police Question Your Child Without Consent?
After the deadly shooting at a Florida high school last month, lawmakers all over the country are looking at how to make schools safer, including in North Carolina. Part of that movement has focused on beefing up the presence of school resource officers, or SROs.
Black And Latino Children Are Often Overlooked When It Comes To Autism
Research suggests that African-American and Latino children with autism are diagnosed later in life because of healthcare provider bias and families' lack of access to care, among other reasons.
Trump's Plan To Secure Schools Calls For Arming Teachers, Improving Background Checks
The White House is endorsing a plan that would allow teachers and other school employees to be armed. It does not call for higher age limits for would-be gun buyers.
Children's Publishing House Takes Food Literacy Literally
Teaching kids how to eat healthfully and appreciate the cultural diversity of food begins with getting books about these themes into their hands, says Readers to Eaters' founding publisher.