East Carolina University Chancellor Announces Resignation
The chancellor of East Carolina University has announced plans to resign after about three years on the job.
Education
Guilford County School System Plans For Future Renovations, Building Replacements
Guilford County School leaders are trying to figure out what to do about old and outdated buildings. The district is working on a master plan to address the problems.
Georgetown Students React To Admissions Fraud Scandal
A bribery and admissions fraud scandal has touched several universities, including Georgetown. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Georgetown seniors Christian Paz, Margaret Gach and Ramon Lyons.
Your Stories About Applying To College
Current college students and recent graduates tell us what it took for them to get in and through their time in college/university.
Why The College Admissions Scandal Hurts Students With Disabilities
"Stories like this are why we continue to see backlash to disability rights laws," one expert said.
Cannabis 101 At The University Of Connecticut
With expanding markets for hemp and marijuana, some students believe that taking the class could help their careers. "I'm definitely interested in the plant and where it can go," Madison Blake said.
How One Father Allegedly Bribed His Son's Way Onto A College Water Polo Team
One of the people charged in the massive college admissions scandal is a Massachusetts businessman accused of bribing a water-polo coach to help his son get into the University of Southern California.
Dan Finkel: How Can Play Help Us Understand Math?
Dan Finkel says math is often taught as a series of rigid steps—which can be intimidating. Instead, he wants kids to see the fun, creative side of math that leads to deep learning and discovery.
Masha Gershman: What Can We Learn From The Russian Approach To Math Education?
In the USSR, topics like algebra were introduced in early childhood. Masha Gershman says, decades later, this method still effectively teaches kids to tackle math problems with open and curious minds.
Adam Spencer: Why Are Monster Prime Numbers Important?
Adam Spencer is fascinated by prime numbers. These seemingly simple numbers can be found in monster sizes—the latest being almost 25 million digits long.