Education

A close up of a federal financial aid application

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This year it's a slow crawl to financial aid packages for students

6:00am March 21, 2024

by Sequoia Carrillo

Colleges are just beginning to receive long-overdue FAFSA data. Meanwhile, students who've been accepted to college still face weeks before they receive aid offers.

Alabama governor signs anti-DEI law

7:42pm March 20, 2024

by Kyle Gassiott

Another state has moved to how race can be discussed in schools and universities. Alabama's governor signed a law that would allow school staff to be terminated if they teach "divisive concepts."

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Alabama lawmakers approved a bill barring public colleges and other entities from using money to support diversity, equity and inclusion programs.

Alabama governor signs ban on DEI funds that restricts 'divisive concepts' in schools

2:34pm March 20, 2024

by Bill Chappell

"Nothing in this act," the legislation states, ".... May be construed to inhibit or violate the First Amendment rights of any student or employee." But its opponents say it does just that.

Julius Monk presents information to the board of education

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Guilford County Schools consolidating its buildings as part of strategic plan

12:27pm March 20, 2024

by Amy Diaz

Guilford County Schools has made plans to sell five of its office buildings and purchase one new one to house district staff. Officials say the consolidation will make operations more efficient, and increase employee collaboration.

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The $190 billion in emergency funds given to schools during the pandemic is ending

5:12am March 20, 2024

by Cory Turner

Principals and superintendents talk to NPR about how students are faring four years after the pandemic shutdowns began. We also hear what schools plan to do when pandemic-related federal aid runs out.

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Children's Law Center workshop will teach Forsyth County families about their rights in public education

3:10pm March 18, 2024

by Amy Diaz

The Children’s Law Center of Central North Carolina is hosting a "Know Your Rights" workshop for students and parents in Forsyth County this week. The discussion will include tips related to special education and discipline.

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'Phil the Ram' joins the list of memorable mascots with a new feature: a bionic horn

8:02am March 17, 2024

by Ayesha Rascoe

Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia has given its mascot, Phil the Ram, a makeover. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with Dave Raymond, the "mascot whisperer," about the revamped Phil.

Encore: What it's like to be a homeless college student

9:40am March 16, 2024

by Emma VandenEinde

More than 1.5 million college students in America are homeless. One college student experiencing homelessness in Colorado found support.

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The evolution of divestment on college campuses

5:58pm March 15, 2024

by Jeongyoon Han

Some students who want their schools to divest from Israel over the war in Gaza say they're being treated differently in their demonstrations.

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Alamance-Burlington School System joins lawsuit against social media companies

2:53pm March 15, 2024

by Amy Diaz

The Alamance-Burlington School System Board of Education unanimously voted last week to join a nationwide lawsuit against major social media companies. Several other North Carolina school districts are also participating.

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