Author Interview: 'The New Phd: How To Build A Better Graduate Education'
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with professor Leonard Cassuto and former university administrator Robert Weisbuch about their new book.
Education
Biden's Plans To Reopen Schools In His First 100 Days
Biden has made reopening most K-12 schools a major priority for his first 100 days and he's signed a flurry of executive orders indicating a much stronger role in federal leadership to do that safely.
News Brief: Vaccine Rollout, State Of The Economy, Biden's Education Plan
The U.S.' coronavirus vaccine rollout continues to be difficult. A look at the state of the economy as Biden begins his presidency. And, Biden wants to open schools as soon as possible.
Biden Announces Executive Actions Meant To Help Reopen Schools
The new measures would increase testing and access to personal protective equipment for schools, and create a centralized, national database of school coronavirus cases.
President Biden Will Extend Student Loan Payment Freeze Through Sept. 30
He plans to ask the Education Department to extend pandemic relief for about 41 million federal student loan borrowers.
SAT Discontinues Subject Tests And Optional Essay
The College Board, citing the pandemic for the changes, will shift focus to a new digital version of the college entrance exam.
University Of Tennessee Fires Head Football Coach Over Alleged Recruitment Violations
The university announced it will terminate Jeremy Pruitt, two assistant coaches and seven staffers after an investigation found "serious violations of NCAA rules."
'I've Tried Everything': Pandemic Worsens Child Mental Health Crisis
When schools closed last spring, children with severe mental illnesses were cut off from the services they'd come to rely on. Many have since spiraled into emergency rooms and even police custody.
Didn't Get Enough Financial Aid For College? You Can Ask For More Money
The FAFSA uses tax data from two years ago to determine a student's eligibility for financial aid for college. But if your financial situation has changed since then, there are ways to get more money.
Now Is A Good Time To Talk To Kids About Civics
Here's a primer from our Life Kit parenting team.