The Most Viral Teaching Moments Of 2018
Teachers used social media this year to let the world into their classrooms. What did we see? A lot of crying, hugging and learning.
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So How Do You Teach Kids To Be Honest?
At St. Claret's School in India, snack time is time for an ethical decision. Students could toss a few coins in the box — or just take the food and walk away.
To Save Their Endangered Language, 2 Cherokee Brothers Learn As They Teach
Jakeli and Micah Swimmer aren't fluent in their native Cherokee dialect, but it's an important part of their identity. "If we're not speaking Cherokee, then what are we?" Jakeli asks.
In 'Never Too Late,' Finally, A Guide For Adults Going To College
There are hundreds of books about picking the best college. But let's face it: Most of them are written for high schoolers. A new book offers a roadmap for older students.
A Snake, A Sandwich And A Glass Eye: Teachers Share Memorable Gifts From Students
NPR asked teachers for stories of standout gifts — and they delivered. From laugh-out-loud funny to touching and thoughtful to just plain weird, here are a few of our favorites.
DeVos To Rescind Obama-Era Guidance On School Discipline
The report from the Federal Commission on School Safety will back away from a focus on racial disparities in discipline to emphasize security, including arming school personnel.
A New Way To Get College Students Through A Psychiatric Crisis — And Back To School
A partnership between a mental health care provider and colleges is redefining emergency mental health care on campus – helping students get needed care without losing track of their academic goals.
Suspensions Are Down In U.S. Schools, But Large Racial Gaps Remain
Black students and students with a disability are twice as likely to be suspended, according to an analysis of federal data for NPR.
Teen Girls And Their Moms Get Candid About Phones And Social Media
About half of all teens say they've tried to cut back on their phone use. But one of the girls we spoke with says that's hard when "it's obviously designed to be addictive."