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Security experts say the U.S. is ill-prepared to respond to cyberthreats. A new high school curriculum in Alabama aims to attract more young people to the field.

Army Looks To Schools To Find The Next Cyberwarriors

6:50pm September 11, 2013

by Dan Carsen

Security experts say the U.S. has a dearth of professionals qualified to take on cyberthreats like attacks on power grids or defense systems. A school district in Alabama and the U.S. Army Cyber Command have teamed up to help prepare a new generation for cyberwarfare careers.

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Creating A New Vision of Winston-Salem

1:40pm September 11, 2013

Some Winston-Salem residents are taking back their youth from crime and violence.

Lila Hillman is starting her first year as principal at Milwaukee Parkside School for the Arts in Wisconsin. Nearly one-fifth of the city's public schools have new principals this year.

School Districts Struggle To Get Principals To Stay Put

12:06pm September 11, 2013

by Erin Toner

As the school year begins, many principals are leading their schools for the first time. Keeping principals is a problem in many schools, and high-poverty, urban districts often have particularly high rates of turnover. Some experts say that revolving door can hurt student achievement.

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Getting College Credit For What You Already Know

7:54am September 11, 2013

The University of Wisconsin System will soon offer a new option for working adults who want to complete their bachelor's degree. Under the Flexible Option, students can earn credits and a degree, by proving they've mastered competencies. The Flex Option is aimed at helping more than 700,000 residents who have college credit but no degree, and adults who don't have time to attend classes.

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Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Will See Changes in Security Measures

1:58am September 11, 2013

by Keri Brown

Members of the Winston-Salem Forsyth County School Board were briefed on the school system's security measures Tuesday evening. They are looking at several ways to improve safety throughout the district.

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Winston-Salem State University Opens New Activities Center

5:02pm September 08, 2013

by Keri Brown

The campus of Winston-Salem State University is expanding. Over the weekend, students and school officials celebrated the opening of the new Donald Julian Reaves Student Activities Center.

New School Year Brings Sequestration Pain For Many Districts

8:39pm September 07, 2013

by Claudio Sanchez

As the nation's public schools reopen this fall, many are facing budget deficits and scarce money due to sequestration. Experts say districts with large numbers of poor students are hit the hardest.

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What Makes The 'Smartest Kids In The World'?

10:06am September 01, 2013

Compared to the rest of the world, American schools don't stack up like they used to. But what's the best way to educate children? Author Amanda Ripley followed students and teachers across the globe to find out for her new book, The Smartest Kids in the World: And How They Got That Way.

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Healthcare Reform Means Big Opportunities for Med Students

7:15pm August 28, 2013

by Keri Brown

A new initiative between Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center and Appalachian State University will help address a shortage of physician assistants in North Carolina.

Thousands Of Striking Teachers Disrupt Mexico City

5:17am August 27, 2013

by Carrie Kahn

The teachers are protesting education changes that would institute evaluations and reduce the power of unions in hiring educators. It's common practice for teachers in Mexico to buy and sell tenured positions. The protests in Mexico City have caused traffic mayhem, and at one point blocked access to the international airport.

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