Preschool Suspensions Really Happen And That's Not OK With Connecticut
Connecticut has built a safety net that will send a child-behavior expert to any daycare or pre-K in the state that's having trouble with a disruptive child.
Education
After 25 Years, This Teacher Says It's All The Paperwork That Made Him Quit
There's a national trend in education to clearly document and measure what's taught, keeping teachers accountable. In some cases, it's overwhelming and driving good veteran teachers away.
Education Secretary Says Status Quo In Schools Is 'Unacceptable'
U.S. Secretary of Education John B. King Jr. discusses the department's latest rules to make school funding more equal. Republicans and teachers unions have criticized the rules.
A Veteran Teacher Quits Under A Weary Load — And He's Just One Of Many
After 25 years of teaching at the same high school in Colorado, Rick Young won't return this year. He's not alone, about 20 percent of experienced teachers quit every year.
School Nurses Can Be Mental Health 'Detectives' But They Need Help
School nurses play a critical role in identifying students with mental health disorders, but there aren't enough of them and they often don't have enough training.
6 Myths About Suicide That Every Educator And Parent Should Know
One of the biggest myths? That children don't kill themselves. It's just not true. Children as young as 5 take their own lives every year.
Georgetown University Works To Amend Involvement In Slavery
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Georgetown University President John DeGioia and Patricia Bayonne-Johnson, a descendant of two slaves sold in 1838. The school benefited from that sale.
Georgetown To Offer An Edge In Admissions To Slaves' Descendants
The university is making amends for its past ties to slavery. Renee Montagne talks to Georgetown Professor Marcia Chatelain of the university's Working Group on Slavery, Memory and Reconciliation.
Leaf Expert: Fall's Splendor Hinges On September Weather
Over the next three months, tens of thousands of tourists will spend nearly $1 billion during their visits to the mountains of North Carolina, and they're hoping for a vibrant show of fall col
Americans Oppose School Closures, But Research Suggests They're Not A Bad Idea
In a new poll, 84 percent of Americans say they'd rather a failing school be reorganized than shut down.