Court Ruling Changes Course For Teachers Unions; Calif. Sues Student Loan Collector
Also this week, Justice Anthony Kennedy's retirement raised questions about future Supreme Court decisions around education.
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More States Opting To 'Robo-Grade' Student Essays By Computer
Developers say they understand why teachers would be skeptical. But, they insist, computers already drive cars and detect cancer, so they can certainly handle grading students' essays.
Teaching Parents Of Kids With Disabilities To Fight Back
A nationwide program helps parents of children with developmental disabilities — and people with disabilities themselves — advocate for their rights, from the school yard to Congress.
At The Education Department, Student Artworks Explore Tolerance And Racism
In an exhibit at the department's headquarters in Washington, young artists speak out through their work about race, sexuality and about being young and having a voice.
Victor Rios: How Can Mentors Guide Kids To Live Up To Their Full Potential?
Victor Rios had dropped out of high school. But one teacher helped him turn his life around. Today, he's a sociologist who studies youth and the factors that nurture their potential.
Pearl Arrendondo: How Can Mentors Push Students To Move Beyond Their Circumstances?
Pearl Arredondo grew up in East Los Angeles, the daughter of gang members. Education was her ticket out. She says young people need mentors to push them not to be victims of their own circumstances.
Is This Supreme Court Decision The End Of Teachers Unions?
The Janus decision will hurt public sector unions' finances and membership nationwide. What happens now?
Girls Who Code: Is There A Wave Coming?
Ten large tech companies did not employ a single black woman in 2016, according to a new report from The Center for Investigative Reporting.
A History Of The Department Of Education
President Trump wants to abolish the Education Department as a standalone agency. He's the latest Republican to try. NPR's Michel Martin looks back on the history with Alyson Klein of Education Week.