Churches step in after Florida restricts how Black history can be taught
Black churches in Florida are now offering classes in African American history, as state leaders have limited how the subject can be taught in schools.
Education
Forsyth County Central Library screening 'The Right to Read' documentary on Thursday
The Forsyth County Central Library is hosting a community screening Thursday evening of the documentary film, "The Right to Read."
A new benefit at top companies: College admissions counseling
A growing number of companies say it's a way to keep workers. Critics call it another leg up for families that can already afford counseling.
California mandates cursive handwriting instruction in elementary schools
More than a decade after it was phased out in most schools, elementary school students in California will begin learning cursive writing next year — thanks to a new law.
For kids studying music with bad or broken instruments, one group steps in to help
Music students in public schools often play with bad or broken instruments, so one group in New York set out to fix that.
Three finalists named in Davidson-Davie Community College president's search
The Board of Trustees of Davidson-Davie Community College has narrowed the field of candidates for its next president to three finalists.
A Texas principal was arrested after paddling a student. Now, he's back at work
Corporal punishment is still legal in public schools in 16 states. In Texas, a principal was arrested after hitting a child with a wooden paddle. He's now back on the job. The community supports him.
UAW members aren't all assembling cars. More and more are unionized grad students
At its peak, the United Auto Workers union had 1.5 million members. Today, the "A" in UAW might as well include academia, as roughly 100,000 of the union's 383,000 members work in higher education.
Lexington City Schools Superintendent Nakia Hardy reflects on first 100 days in the role
Nakia Hardy became the superintendent of Lexington City Schools in July after more than 25 years working in education. WFDD’s Amy Diaz spoke with Hardy about what she’s done in her first 100 days in the role. She starts by explaining how she introduced herself to the Lexington community.
The Guilford County Association of Educators declares state of emergency
A local public schools staff union is petitioning the Guilford County Schools Board of Education for more funding for salaries and wages.