The percentage of foster youth who earn degrees is low. A program aims to change that
Former foster youth earn degrees at a lower rate compared with the general population. A program in Virginia is trying to change that.
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Winston-Salem police arrest woman for assault on school bus driver
Twenty-four-year-old Nayekamion Hairston was charged with felony assault inflicting serious bodily injury and a misdemeanor for trespassing and impeding a school bus.
Guilford County high school band students to perform in Rome's New Year's Day Parade
In a few weeks, Northwest Guilford High School students will perform three songs in the New Year's Day parade in Rome for an audience of roughly 25 million people — including the Pope.
Apprenticeships are a trending alternative to college — but there's a hitch
Apprenticeships are becoming a popular alternative to college as a career path. But demand is outpacing the supply of employers who offer them.
One way to get more teens reading could be romance novels
One way to get teens to read more might be to add a little romance. Members of a high school romance book club in Portland, Ore., explain why they love love stories.
GTCC to build center focused on sustainable job training in High Point
The Skilled Trades Center will house four fields of study including HVAC, and construction focused on sustainable technologies.
Foreign students advised to make plans before Trump. And, 2024's final news quiz
Why universities are advising international students to return before Inauguration Day. And, the last NPR news quiz of the year.
Results of a time study may help educators get more time out of the school day
Research shows K-12 students in different states spend wildly different amounts of time in school, and suggests the nation's schools could be much better about using the learning time they do have.
How D.C. tackled a child care crunch through a tax hike on the rich
In Washington, D.C., a tax on residents earning more than $250,000 a year is boosting the wages of child care workers. Two years in, it's proving to be a great investment.
U.S. colleges and their international students prepare for a 2nd Trump term
Some U.S. colleges and universities, worried about potential restrictions under the incoming Trump administration, are advising international students to return to campus before inauguration day.