Florida rejects 54 math books, claiming critical race theory appeared in some
The rejected books make up a record 41% of the 132 books submitted for review, the Florida Department of Education said in a statement.
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How Illinois is addressing the nationwide substitute teacher shortage
Schools don't have enough short-term teachers to fill in the gaps. Districts in Illinois are now holding one-day online training to get short-term subs, even ones without teaching backgrounds.
From a molasses flood to 'Titanic,' 6 podcasts that offer a glimpse into kids' minds
We listened to thousands of minutes of student podcasts and curated a list of episodes that will make you laugh, smile, or stop to think for a minute.
Senators call for probe into student loan program after NPR unearthed major problems
Lawmakers are calling for an investigation two weeks after an NPR report found a student loan program designed to help low-income borrowers wasn't living up to its promise.
Middle College at NC A&T will be renamed to honor students who led sit-in
The Middle College at North Carolina A&T State University will change its name to honor four former
A Chinese student Americanized her name to fit in. It took more to feel she belonged
When Aria Young moved to the U.S., she adopted an Americanized name. Now, she's wondering how to hold on to the version of herself she left in China.
The 2022 College Podcast Challenge honorable mentions
These College Podcast Challenge entries made an impression on NPR's panel of judges.
After a Texas teacher saw his students struggling with math, he turned to rap music
Thomas Mayfield helped raise test scores and engagement in the classroom, and now he's helping teachers in Fort Worth learn what he did.
Not just Florida. More than a dozen states propose so-called 'Don't Say Gay' bills
The specific details regarding the bills vary between state. But overall, they seek to prohibit schools from using a curriculum or discussing topics of gender identity or sexual orientation.
Hebrew Union College may stop ordaining rabbis in the Midwest after 150 years
Cincinnati is the North American birthplace of Reform Judaism, largely because of the 1875 founding of Hebrew Union College. But the school's dwindling enrollment is forcing a difficult decision.