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Education
Disabled students are struggling to get what they need at school
Students with disabilities often face a tough time getting the services they need at school. When they can't get them, many families seek help from the federal government. And, right now, the Department of Education is swamped with a record number of discrimination complaints. The backlog is leaving families across the country waiting months, even years, for help.
NPR's Jonaki Mehta visited one such family, in central Georgia
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NPR's Jonaki Mehta visited one such family, in central Georgia
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As discrimination complaints soar, parents of disabled students wait for help
The Education Department is handling record numbers of discrimination cases, including those involving disability. The backlog leaves some families waiting for help.
One shop class at a time, a St. Louis group is getting young girls interested in STEM
Experts say a lack of exposure and access at an early age keep women — especially women of color — out of STEM careers. A youth organization in St. Louis is working to change that.
UNC System President releases guidance following DEI policy repeal
UNC System President Peter Hans has sent guidance to university chancellors as they make decisions on how to comply with a mandate from the UNC Board of Governors that targeted diversity, equity an
This program is trying to lure Science and Math majors into becoming teachers.
A program that turns science and math majors into teachers is effective in keeping graduates in the profession, but the need for STEM teachers far outweighs the number of educators it's bringing in.
Guilford County Schools officials consider total rebuild of Lindley Elementary School
An assessment of Lindley Elementary School in Guilford County reveals it may need to be rebuilt entirely. Some community members had hoped the 96-year-old building would be preserved.
New York City is moving to ban phones from school. Will it work?
New York may soon be the largest district in the U.S. to ban phones from the classroom. “They’re not just a distraction, kids are fully addicted now to phones," says the city's schools chancellor.
Congress poured billions of dollars into schools. Did it help students learn?
The short answer is yes, the money did help students make up for the learning they missed during COVID. But it didn’t get them all the way there.
WS/FCS approves policy banning cell phone use during the school day
The policy states that students must have their cell phones powered off and out of sight for the entirety of the school day. An exception is made for high schoolers, who are allowed to use their phones during lunch.