Students To Walk Out For Gun Control
On Wednesday morning, high school students across the country plan to walk out of class as a protest against gun violence and to call for stricter gun laws.
Education
After A Deadly Shooting, School Moves On But The Trauma Remains
Three months on, even the smallest things at Aztec High School – a slam of a locker door – still put students on edge. And some feel hurt that the shooting prompted so little national coverage.
How School Walkouts Test Student Rights And School Responsibilities
On Wednesday, students across the country will walk out of their classrooms in protest, and school leaders will respond in many different ways.
Local Schools Prepare For National Student Walkouts Over Gun Violence
Some Triad students are planning a walkout Wednesday to protest gun violence and promote school safety.
A Rocky Appearance For DeVos On '60 Minutes'
The controversial education secretary repeated her support for arming teachers and appeared unable to answer some questions about schools in her home state, in the 13-minute interview.
Transgender Teachers, Long Isolated, Are Finding Strength In Numbers
Many transgender teachers say they realize the important roles they play in the lives of their students, and they're becoming more visible, more vocal, more organized.
As Students Walk Out Against Gun Violence, Educators Offer Support
The Guilford County Association of Educators is offering support to teachers this week ahead of planned walkouts against gun violence.
Trump's Plan To Secure Schools Calls For Arming Teachers, Improving Background Checks
The White House is endorsing a plan that would allow teachers and other school employees to be armed. It does not call for higher age limits for would-be gun buyers.
Student Activist On Guns In Schools
Kaila Caffey, a senior at Central High School and activist with the Philadelphia Student Union, works to make schools safe for students of color. She talks with NPR's Renee Montagne.
Rethinking How Students With Dyslexia Are Taught To Read
Dyslexia is the most common learning disability in this country. But it is widely misunderstood, and schools often do a poor job of helping students learn to read.