Guilford County Schools Receives Award For Innovative Housing Solution
Guilford County Schools has received a $500,000 award through a nationwide competition.
Education
State Superintendent Defends Emergency Purchase, Blames DIT 'Inaction'
State Superintendent Mark Johnson is defending an emergency purchase that allows for the continued use of the e-learning program Istation.
Canceling Student Debt Is Easier Than It Sounds
A little-known provision allows the U.S. education secretary to erase student loan debt without going to Congress. Elizabeth Warren says, if elected president, she would put that provision to use.
Analysis Finds Big Differences In School Textbooks In States With Differing Politics
A New York Times analysis of social studies textbooks from California and Texas reveals differences influenced by each state's politics. NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Times reporter Dana Goldstein.
How Making A Podcast Enriched Students' Lives
As NPR rolls out the second annual Student Podcast Challenge, we check in with last year's winners to see what they learned and how the contest made a difference.
School, Interrupted Part 1: Duck and Cover
Schools are safer now than they've been at any point in the past decade. That's according to the latest data from U.S. Department of Education.
Schools across the nation have tighter reins on who has access to the classroom. More security cameras, school resource officers, and active shooter drills are also ways to keep students safe. However, the question remains: Is it enough? To answer this we went to the source. During the next couple of weeks, we'll bring you stories produced by our Radio 101 students about what gets in the way of a good learning environment.
How A Pillow Fort Can Make Your Podcast Sound Better
As the NPR Student Podcast Challenge kicks off its second year, here's our short video guide to making your podcast sound great. A good way to start? Build a pillow fort!
NC Personal Finance Mandate Means 1 Less US History Class
Incoming North Carolina high school students will have to take only one course solely focused on American history to get a diploma.
How To Talk To Children About Sex
Sex is a topic that can leave parents embarrassed. Experts say it's never too soon to talk openly with your kids about their bodies.
State Spends $928,000 On Istation "Emergency Purchase"
North Carolina's State Superintendent has made an "emergency purchase" which will allow the continued use of the e-learning program Istation.