New Netflix Documentary Shows How Money Can Buy Admission To A Top U.S. University
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Chris Smith, director of the Netflix documentary Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal.
Education
Senior At N.H. High School Wins Top Prize In Science Talent Search
The winner of the 2021 Regeneron Science Talent Search is 18-year old Yunseo Choi for playing theoretical "matchmaker" using algorithms. She won $250,000.
Matchmaker, Matchmaker Make Me An Algorithm: STEM Contest Winner Pairs Data
The world of matchmaking won't have to rely on luck as much as math, thanks to Yunseo Choi. The 18-year-old came up with a matching theory that can be applied to people looking for a life partner.
Education Dept. Begins Rolling Back Trump-Era Policies On Defrauded Students
The U.S. Department of Education says it is scrapping a controversial, Trump-era policy that granted only partial student loan relief to borrowers who were defrauded by private, for-profit colleges.
Biden Announced A $12 Billion Plan For COVID-19 Testing In Schools, A Pricey Endeavor
The Biden administration announced a $12 billion plan to expand the ability of schools to test students, teachers and staff for COVID-19. Some Massachusetts schools are doing this, but it's expensive.
The Latest Stimulus Package Includes $130 Billion For K-12 Education
American Rescue Package includes almost $130 billion for K-12 education. Some of the things it may be spent on are supplies, renovating buildings and helping with "learning loss" during the pandemic.
White House Announces $10 Billion For COVID-19 Testing In Schools
The new funds will enable K-12 schools to ramp up screening testing, which can "identify asymptomatic disease and prevent clusters before they start," said CDC Director Rochelle Walensky.
Tulsa, Okla., Schools Plan To Use Latest Stimulus To Expand Learning Opportunities
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Jorge Robles, chief financial officer for Tulsa Public Schools about plans for using the latest stimulus funding for expanded learning opportunities.
N.C. Bill Would Add Protections For College Students Accused Of Sexual Assault
North Carolina lawmakers have introduced legislation that would add protections for college students accused of sexual assault. But victim's rights advocates are concerned.
Colleges Canceled Spring Break, But Students Are Traveling Anyway
A majority of U.S. colleges have canceled spring break, in an attempt to curb student travel. But the rise of online classes means students can now attend college from anywhere, including beachside.