At A School For Kids With Disabilities, The Ski Team Hits The Slopes
The Massachusetts Hospital School's 85 students have serious, long-term health conditions. But that doesn't keep them from sports like skiing.
Education
Strategies For When You're Starting Out Saddled With Student Debt
More people have more student loan debt than ever; last year, the average for a college graduate was more than $35,000. Here are some ways to set priorities for attacking that debt.
When Integrating A School, Does It Matter If You Use Class Instead Of Race?
Several recent integration efforts focus more on family income diversity as the driver of integration. The potential benefits of a diverse environment are striking, but they're not guaranteed.
#OscarsSoWhite? Not At This School
Ahead of the Oscars, school kids on Milwaukee's west side decided to pay tribute to African-American cultural icons in their own awards ceremony.
Financial Aid 101: Earlier FAFSA Provides More Time To Line Up Tuition
This year, high school students will find out how much money they'll get from colleges well in advance. That's because FAFSA applications can be submitted as early as October.
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Where's The Color In Kids' Lit? Ask The Girl With 1,000 Books (And Counting)
Eleven-year-old Marley Dias went on a quest to collect and donate 1,000 books with a black girl as the main character. Spoiler alert: She did really well.
Guilford Board Will Sell Immaculate Heart Of Mary Property
The Guilford County Board of Education has approved plans to sell the old Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic school. The sale would come about two years after the board bought the property.
Fixing A Broken Freshman Year: What An Overhaul Might Look Like
Most people who drop out of college drop out the first year, and, so far, interventions haven't done much to change that. Now, campuses are coming together to try something new.
Public Universities Struggle Without State Aid Amid Illinois Budget Crisis
Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner challenged Democratic state lawmakers last week to either agree on parts of his so-called turnaround agenda or give him the ability to slash spending deeply in his budget address. But it appears to not have moved anyone off their hard line positions. Illinois is now approaching eight months without a budget. State colleges say they can't budget plan, and some students say they can't afford to continue classes. Lawmakers passed funding grants for low-income students, but Rauner vetoed the bill.