Education

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7:31pm Mar 19, 2019

National National Education

USC Suspends Accounts Of Students Allegedly Linked To Admissions Bribery Scandal

by Vanessa Romo

"This prevents the students from registering for classes or acquiring transcripts while their cases are under review," officials said, as they scramble to restore trust in the application process.
5:11pm Mar 19, 2019

Education Education

Freshman Class For NYC's Top Public High School Includes 7 Black Students Out Of 895

Next fall, the freshman class at New York City's top public high school will include seven black students out of 895. NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with New York Times reporter Eliza Shapiro about the disparity.

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4:08pm Mar 19, 2019

Education Education Politics & Government

New Bill Would Ban Corporal Punishment In North Carolina Schools

by Gary D. Robertson, Associated Press
3:21pm Mar 19, 2019

Science Science Education

U.S. Mathematician Becomes First Woman To Win Abel Prize, 'Math's Nobel'

by Bill Chappell

"I find that I am bored with anything I understand," Karen Uhlenbeck once said. That sentiment is part of why she won what many call the Nobel of mathematics Tuesday.
1:08pm Mar 19, 2019

Courts Courts Education

Appeals Court Clears Fraternity In High Point University Student's Death

by Associated Press

An appeals court has agreed a fraternity at High Point University should be dismissed from a lawsuit alleging a pledge died from hazing.
8:39am Mar 19, 2019

National National Economy Politics & Government Education

What Alan Krueger Taught Us

by Greg Rosalsky

The renowned economist and former Obama adviser Alan Krueger died this past weekend. We look at his enormous legacy.
12:05pm Mar 18, 2019

Education Education

East Carolina University Chancellor Announces Resignation

by Associated Press

The chancellor of East Carolina University has announced plans to resign after about three years on the job.
7:00am Mar 18, 2019

Education Education

Guilford County School System Plans For Future Renovations, Building Replacements

by Keri Brown

Guilford County School leaders are trying to figure out what to do about old and outdated buildings. The district is working on a master plan to address the problems.
5:14pm Mar 17, 2019

National National Education

Georgetown Students React To Admissions Fraud Scandal

A bribery and admissions fraud scandal has touched several universities, including Georgetown. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Georgetown seniors Christian Paz, Margaret Gach and Ramon Lyons.
8:45am Mar 17, 2019

Education Education

Your Stories About Applying To College

Current college students and recent graduates tell us what it took for them to get in and through their time in college/university.

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5:58pm Mar 16, 2019

Health & Safety Health & Safety Education

Why The College Admissions Scandal Hurts Students With Disabilities

by Clare Lombardo

"Stories like this are why we continue to see backlash to disability rights laws," one expert said.
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1:59pm Mar 16, 2019

National National Science Education

Cannabis 101 At The University Of Connecticut

by Patrick Skahill

With expanding markets for hemp and marijuana, some students believe that taking the class could help their careers. "I'm definitely interested in the plant and where it can go," Madison Blake said.

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