Teachers Vote Yes On Deal To End Los Angeles Strike
After six days out of the classroom, union members voted yes on a proposed contract, which means teachers will be back in schools Wednesday.
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Colleges Provide Tuition Relief To Furloughed Workers
Going without pay is challenging. Try adding a tuition bill. Colleges in Maryland are offering some workarounds.
Los Angeles Teachers Union To Vote On Tentative Agreement To End Strike
The Los Angeles teachers union has reached a tentative agreement with the L.A. Unified School District. In order to end the strike, union members must first vote to approve the agreement.
1969 Call For An 'Open Society' In Winston-Salem Remains Unanswered
Fifty years ago, a local Triad-area man shared his vision for a better Winston-Salem, and at its core was the issue of race. That man was Mark H.
Denver And Los Angeles: Two Cities Trying To Negotiate A New Deal With Teachers
In this week's roundup of education news: There's a strike in Los Angeles, while teachers in Denver will vote for their own walkout. That and more of this week's education news.
Spending More On Education For Low-Income Kids Improves Their Prospects As Adults
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Kirabo Jackson, a labor economist at Northwestern University, about his research into how increases in spending on education positively influence outcomes in adulthood.
The Los Angeles Teacher Strike's Class Size Conundrum
Leaders of LA's teachers union have made class-size reduction a centerpiece of their negotiations. But researchers disagree on whether high price of smaller classes is worth it.
AJ Jacobs: How Can We Thank Those We Take for Granted?
How many people helped make your morning coffee? AJ Jacobs set out to thank them all, from the farmer to the barista and everyone in between—and discovered the list was much longer than he thought.
Mike Robbins: What's The Difference Between Recognition And Appreciation?
After a career-ending baseball injury, Mike Robbins had to learn how to appreciate his time on the mound. He's found that making the effort to appreciate others has a real impact on their well-being.
Laura Trice: Is It Okay To Ask For Appreciation?
What would happen if we actually asked others to praise and appreciate us for the work we do? Laura Trice examines the importance of building our sense of self-worth by asking for what we need.