Maya Angelou, other women will be celebrated on new U.S. coins
Poet, actress, author, and activist Maya Angelou will be honored on U.S. coins.
Education
You don't need a bachelor's degree to land a high-paying job
On average, a worker with a bachelor's degree will earn more than a worker who doesn't have one. But new research shows there are a lot of exceptions.
Winston-Salem Forsyth County school board addresses new security and prevention measures
The Winston-Salem Forsyth County School Board met Thursday to address safety and prevention initiatives in the wake of recent school shootings.
New early childhood development center to open at Bennett College
The new early childhood education center on the campus of Bennett College is a partnership between the school and the nonprofit
Facebook's own data is not as conclusive as you think about teens and mental health
It's grabbed a lot of headlines, but the evidence on social media and teen mental health — including that Facebook and Instagram research — is far from a smoking gun.
What borrowers need to know about the Public Service Loan Forgiveness overhaul
On Wednesday, the U.S. Education Department said it would temporarily relax some of the program's rules. The changes could lead to loan cancellation for tens of thousands of borrowers.
Senators discuss their proposal that would repair the infrastructure of HBCUS and
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Senators Chris Coons, D-Del., and Raphael Warnock, D-Ga., about their proposed act which would update the infrastructure of Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
Student athletes have an easier time accessing mental health care on campus
One group of college student, athletes, routinely get more access to mental health services as an effort to care for the whole athlete. This care is gaining traction, but it is fair to other students?
The nation's largest public library system is ending late fees forever
The New York Public Library is one of many across the country that have stopped charging fees for overdue materials in an effort to remove barriers to access.
The Justice Department will address threats against school officials and staff
U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland is directing federal authorities to meet with local law enforcement about the spike in violent threats against school board members, teachers and others.