School Districts Sue Juul, Saying Student Vaping Drains Resources
The lawsuits say schools have had to hire more staff, install special sensors and provide programs to help students cope with nicotine addiction.
Education
Reversing The 'Brain Drain' In Rural America
In some cases, it may be a story of "brain gain" instead of "brain drain."
ACT To Allow Students To Retake Sections Of The Test To Improve Overall Score
Prospective college students who take the ACT exam will soon be able to retake sections of the test to improve their overall score without having to retake the entire exam.
The Things Parents Don't Talk About With Their Kids ... But Should
A new survey from Sesame Workshop suggests when it comes to talking with kids about things such as race, class and gender, parents have some work to do.
College Students: How To Make Office Hours Less Scary
Students say one of the most intimidating things about college is talking one-on-one with professors. But developing that relationship can be key to college success.
A Bandless Football Team And A Teamless Band Team Up
What happens when a bandless Michigan high school football team meets a school band with no team? NPR's Scott Simon asks Glen Lake football player Ben Kroll and Forest Area band member Hannah Spencer.
How Penn State Is Cutting Greenhouse Emissions In Half — And Saving Money
The university, which is as big as a city, has slashed its carbon emissions since 2004. That effort is now paying for itself in lower energy costs. Could actual cities do the same?
College Admissions Officers Can Now Recruit Prospective Students More Aggressively
A new change by the National Association of College Admissions Counselors means colleges can now more aggressively recruit potential students — even after they've committed to another school.
Uncovering A Huge Mystery Of College: Office Hours
Students say that one of the most intimidating things about college is going to their professors' office hours. But developing a relationship with your professor can be key to college success.
Judge Upholds Harvard's Race-Conscious Admissions Process
A federal judge has ruled in favor of Harvard University in a high-profile court case centered on whether the school's admissions process forces Asian Americans to clear a higher bar to get in.