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Switching To Middle School Can Be Hard On Kids, But There Are Ways To Make It Better
A new study shows students' self-image suffers in middle school and junior high. And it's not just hard on low-income kids. Having a teacher who understands the teenage brain can help.
Holes In The Plot: Suspect Loses Bet With Cops, Turns Himself In — With Doughnuts
A wanted man made a bet with police on Facebook: If they could get 1,000 shares, he would turn himself in — and bring doughnuts. They did it. And eventually, police posted photos of his promise kept.
White Nationalist Richard Spencer Met By Protesters At University Of Florida
Richard Spencer spoke at the University of Florida Thursday. Throngs of protesters turned out to shout him down and tell him his messages weren't welcome.
Is Free Speech In A 'State Of Emergency'?
A planned talk at the University of Florida has led the state's governor to take drastic measures in preparation.
Should College Professors Give 'Tech Breaks' In Class?
Is it necessary coddling or just good science to give college students breaks to check their phones? Anthropologist Barbara J. King takes a look.
Young Children Are Spending Much More Time In Front Of Small Screens
A new national survey of parents suggests mobile device use by children under 8 has increased tenfold in the past six years.
All-Boys School In D.C. Focuses On Helping Young Men Of Color
The public school is designed to meet the needs of young men of color. It features a "restorative justice circle," which includes the school's psychologist, a social worker and counselors.
High Point University Celebrates Grand Opening Of New Pharmacy And Health Sciences Building
High Point University is celebrating the grand opening of its newest building on campus.
At Ron Brown College Preparatory High School, Students Are Kings, Not Kids
Washington D.C. has created a public school designed to meet the needs of young men of color. Reporters from NPR and Education Week, spent the past year documenting the birth of this new school.