These 4 college freshmen from India have a remarkable story to tell
They came from families that have faced seemingly insurmountable hardships and were admitted by top U.S. colleges. A school in India gave them their chance.
Education
This community college is giving two years of free tuition to local graduates
Scott Simon speaks to Joe Mulford, president of Pine Technical and Community College, about his college providing two years of free tuition to local high school graduates.
High school homecoming is back
In many places, homecoming celebrations feel more meaningful this year. At one high school in Washington, D.C., homecoming was the largest event hosted by administrators since the pandemic started.
Education has been a key issue in recent elections, but that might change next year
Education issues took on an outsized role in this week's elections in Virginia and elsewhere. The question for politicians of all stripes is whether education will remain an important topic into 2022.
University of Florida allows professors to testify in a voting rights case after all
The university is reversing its decision to bar three professors from serving as expert witnesses in a case against the state. The earlier decision was seen as an infringement of free speech.
COMIC: If history is a guide, schools will start requiring COVID vaccines
The first vaccine required for school was for smallpox, over 200 years ago. And for decades, all states have required that kids be vaccinated against contagious diseases like polio to attend school.
UNC-Chapel Hill trustees alter hiring practices and propose tuition changes
The Board of Trustees at UNC-Chapel Hill will soon have a bigger say in who gets hired in high-level positions.
Borrowers say they were wrongly denied loan forgiveness. Now, help is on the way
An NPR investigation found that student borrowers were prematurely rejected under the revamped Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. The Education Department has promised a fix.
Why education was a top voter priority this election
This week's election results show education issues foremost in the minds of many voters, and suggest many parents may be seeking a course correction after 18 months of disruptions.
Author, activist Cornel West will speak at Wake Forest University
Renowned author, philosopher, and social activist Cornel West will make several appearances this week at Wake Forest University.