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4:17pm Jun 09, 2021

World News World News Education

Students At An Oxford College Remove The Queen's Portrait, Citing Colonialism

by Bill Chappell

In the students' defense, Magdalen College's president says that being a college student is "sometimes about provoking the older generation. Looks like that isn't so hard to do these days."
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11:21am Jun 08, 2021

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A Student Punished For Wearing A Mexican Flag At Graduation Finally Gets His Diploma

by Paul Garber

Ever Lopez' act became a flashpoint in the city of Asheboro, fueling threats and social media attacks. Lopez said he wore the flag out of pride for his Mexican roots.
10:44am Jun 08, 2021

Education Education

N.C. A&T Joins National Group Focused On Student Success

by Neal Charnoff

North Carolina A&T is one of two new members joining a group of universities focused on building student success rates.
5:38pm Jun 07, 2021

Education Education

NC Student Receives Diploma Days After Mexican Flag Controversy During Ceremony

by Paul Garber

An Asheboro High School graduate finally has a diploma after it was withheld when he crossed the stage draped in a Mexican flag.
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4:44pm Jun 07, 2021

Health & Safety Health & Safety Education

Once Banned, For-Profit Medical Schools Are On The Rise Again In The U.S.

by Victoria Knight

Montana is one of only four states without a medical school, and two groups with different financial models hope to remedy that. One plans a for-profit school, but critics say students may suffer.
8:52am Jun 07, 2021

Education Education

How To Be A Citizen: Education

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Kenisha Tucker, co-founder of the Hidden Figures of Madison, a project that highlights the contributions of African Americans to the history of Madison, N.J.

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8:03am Jun 05, 2021

Education Education

Understanding The Pushback Against Critical Race Theory In Schools

NPR's Scott Simon talks with historian Julian Hayter, of the University of Richmond, about the push-back on using Critical Race Theory to teach American history.

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Nick Knight

6:14pm Jun 04, 2021

Health & Safety Health & Safety Religion Education

Malala Yousafzai's Interview In 'British Vogue' Sparks Anger In Her Native Pakistan

by Diaa Hadid

The Nobel Peace Prize winner posed for a cover portrait and spoke openly in an interview. One of her remarks about marriage has prompted vitriolic responses on social media in her homeland.
2:52pm Jun 04, 2021

Education Education Economy

Revolution Ridge Opens In Greensboro With Exotic Animals And More

by Keri Brown
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4:33pm Jun 03, 2021

National National Education

High School Valedictorian Swaps Speech To Speak Out Against Texas' New Abortion Law

by Bill Chappell

"There is a war on my body and a war on my rights," Paxton Smith said. She was allowed to finish the well-received speech, but the school district says it will look into preventing future switches.
4:29pm Jun 02, 2021

National National Education

The School Has Left The Building: The Making Of A Pandemic Yearbook

by Cole del Charco

With so many school events canceled because of COVID-19, yearbook editors haven't had much to work with. Here's how one pair of graduating editors chose to document a year of mostly remote schooling.
5:10pm Jun 01, 2021

Education Education

New Policy Sets Online Conduct Guidelines For GCS Board Members

by Keri Brown