Appalachian State Sets Goal Of 20,000 Students In 2020
There is a record number of students at Appalachian State University this fall, and school leaders are hoping to hit a big milestone nex
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'Called To Be A Funeral Director': Most Mortuary School Grads Are First In The Family
The funeral industry was once dominated by family businesses passed down through generations. But that has changed: In 2018, 83% of mortuary college graduates were completely new to the business.
The Definition Of 'They'
Merriam-Webster has added over 500 words, phrases and abbreviations to the dictionary, but one new definition for the word 'they' is causing a stir.
Why New Mexico's Governor Is Making The Case For Free Tuition
Michel Martin speaks with Michelle Luján Grisham about her proposal to make tuition at state institutions free for state residents.
How To Avoid A Common Mistake When It Comes To Paying For Your Kid's College Tuition
Don't let the sticker price of college paralyze you. NPR's Chris Arnold of the Life Kit podcast debunks a myth about saving for that college tuition bill that could help you save more than you think.
Appalachian State University Removes Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity Recognition
Appalachian State University is removing its recognition of a campus fraternity for violating school policies.
Olympia Della Flora: Can Small Classroom Tweaks Help Kids Better Cope With Emotions?
After months of struggling with one particularly challenging elementary school student, principal Olympia Della Flora realized it was the classroom setting that needed to change ... not the child.
Liz Kleinrock: How Can We Broach Hard Conversations In The Classroom?
When one of Liz Kleinrock's fourth grade students made a cringeworthy comment about race, rather than change the subject, she chose to turn the moment into a teachable one — and start a conversation.
Thomas Curran: How Can We Teach Kids To Accept Imperfection?
Many students feel unrelenting pressure to be ... perfect. Social psychologist Thomas Curran warns that striving for perfectionism isn't just impossible — it's also dangerous to children's health.
Jacqueline Woodson: What Is The Hidden Power Of Slow Reading?
Novelist Jacqueline Woodson is a slow reader. Taking her time lets her savor each word brings her closer to each story, and it lets her pay respect to her ancestors who weren't allowed to read.