The latest college campus freebies? Naloxone and fentanyl test strips
The teen fentanyl crisis is following students onto college campuses. Here's what students and staff are doing about it.
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Plumbers are training as substitute teachers so full time teachers can protest a bill
Texas plumbers are getting trained as substitute teachers to allow teachers to protest at the state Capitol against a school vouchers bill.
Appalachian State begins next phase of housing plan
There are almost 18,000 full-time Appalachian State students taking classes in Boone, but only enough on-campus housing for just over a third of them.
U.S. book bans are taking a toll on a beloved tradition: Scholastic Book Fairs
Scholastic created a separate fair category for diverse books, which it says is to help schools navigate the complexities of book bans. Librarians accused the company of caving to censorship.
UAW membership is down and half of the members aren't in the auto business
The United Auto Workers union once had 1.5 million members. Today, the UAW is down to 380,000 members, and they are in a wide range of industries. More than a quarter work in higher education.
Naloxone on college campuses saves lives
Fentanyl was involved in most teen overdose deaths in 2021, and the issue has followed onto college campuses. When an overdose happens, access to naloxone can be the difference between life and death.
New president has a vision for Howard University at a time of major divides
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Ben Vinson lll, the new president of Howard University, a historically Black institution, about his vision for his tenure.
To counter its aging population, Vermont offers $5,000 for recent graduates to stay on
In Vermont, a new incentive offers recent graduates $5,000 if they stay and work in any field for two years.
U.S. students are clashing over the Israel-Hamas war. What can colleges do?
The conflict has heightened tensions on U.S. campuses. What is the role and responsibility of colleges right now?
WS/FCS first graders celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a parade
For the last month, first grade students at Speas Global Elementary School have been studying Latin and Central American countries in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. On Thursday, they marched through the field outside of their school, waving flags, wearing customary clothing, and chanting the names of the places they’ve learned about.