Oklahoma schools resist the order to teach from the Bible in classrooms
The Oklahoma state school superintendent says he ordered schools to teach the Bible. But local school districts say they'll make up their own minds.
Education
Schools are putting vape detectors in bathrooms -- paid for by Juul
Some districts are using money from a $1.7 billion legal settlement against e-cigarette manufacturer Juul Labs to pay for the high-tech devices. But there are critics and also privacy concerns.
North Carolina's public universities cut 59 positions as part of a massive DEI overhaul this summer
Newly released reports from North Carolina's public university system to prove compliance with a new systemwide diversity policy show several DEI position cuts and reassignments were made. It also outlines several program changes as a result of the policy.
Restaurants, shops and trails coming to 100 acres of Wake Forest University land
The project, located near the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds and Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium, is called “The Grounds.”
Indiana's cellphone ban means less school drama. But students miss their headphones
Weeks into a new school year, students miss being able to listen to music, but teachers say the cellphone ban is making their jobs easier.
Kids reflect on the start of a new school year
As students around the country return to classrooms, Emmet Friend of Chicago, Maria Guillan of Orlando, Fla., and Alice Trithart of Potsdam, N.Y., share their back-to-school feelings.
Here’s where Trump and Harris stand on 6 education issues
From school choice to college affordability, Trump and Harris don't have a lot in common. Ahead of the candidates’ only scheduled debate, we’ve put together a handy primer of their education views.
'I lied.' A teacher describes protecting her students during Apalachee HS shooting
In a post shared widely on social media, Jennifer Carter gave her account about what it took to keep her students safe at the Georgia school where four people died this week.
Guilford County Schools had highest ever graduation rate last year
The graduation rate for Guilford County Schools last year surpassed the state average by roughly 5%. It was also higher than other large school districts like Wake and Charlotte-Mecklenburg.
Lilla Lanivich, 14, of Rochester Hills, Mich., wins NPR podcast contest
The middle school winner of NPR’s Student Podcast Challenge tells how her golden retriever, Lopez, helped restore her independence.