Education

Setting up his new classroom in Texas this school year, Shawn Sheehan took a selfie for social media to wish his home state well. "Wishing all my Norman and #oklaed fam a great school year! Representing y'all as I set up my classroom in Lewisville, TX!"

He Was Oklahoma's Teacher Of The Year, Then Moved To Texas For Better Pay. Now What?

4:39pm April 07, 2018

by Emily Wendler

Oklahoma's teacher pay has been low for so long that many experienced educators have left, including the 2016 Teacher of the Year. We wanted to ask how his home state looks now from afar.

Oklahoma Teachers Continue Strike

8:11am April 07, 2018

by Emily Wendler

Oklahoma lawmakers approved $40 million in new money for public schools on Friday. But the state's teacher's union says it's still not enough and that it won't end teacher walkouts across the state.

Students occupying the administration building at Howard University in Washington, D.C., called an end to the protest after school officials promised to meet most of their demands.

Nine-Day Student Protest At Howard University Ends With A Deal

8:25pm April 06, 2018

by Vanessa Romo

The sit-in at the historically black college is over after school officials promised Friday to meet most of the students' demands.

Without Warning System, Schools Often 'Pass The Trash' — And Expose Kids To Danger

3:01pm April 06, 2018

by Erin B. Logan

Federal education laws are supposed to protect students from the cycle of educator-based misconduct — abuse, dismissal, rehire and abuse again. But no one is tracking compliance.

Julie Lythcott-Haims speaks on the TED stage.

Julie Lythcott-Haims: What's The Harm In Overparenting?

9:52am April 06, 2018

by NPR/TED Staff

Former Stanford dean Julie Lythcott-Haims says overinvolved parents prevent kids from developing agency. She urges parents to focus on what's more important: unconditional love ... and chores.

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Caroline Paul: How Can We Instill Bravery In Girls?

9:45am April 06, 2018

by NPR/TED Staff

Writer and former firefighter Caroline Paul argues that in order to raise confident girls, parents must encourage them to take risks and have the same kinds of adventures boys do.

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Peggy Orenstein speaks on the TED stage.

Peggy Orenstein: How Should We Talk To Our Kids About Sex?

9:45am April 06, 2018

by NPR/TED Staff

Author Peggy Orenstein warns if parents don't educate kids about sex — the media will. She says that leads to risky behavior — and keeps young women from expecting equality in sexual relationships.

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Howard University Students Continue Protests

6:12am April 06, 2018

by Patrick Madden

The president of Howard University in Washington, D.C. faces the results of a no-confidence vote from Howard's faculty. Students there have been protesting for more than a week.

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Kent Scott, a teacher from Tecumseh, Okla., holds a protest sign Monday at the state capitol in Oklahoma City. Thousands of teachers and supporters have rallied this week for more money for education.

Oklahoma's Teachers Continue Walkout As Lawmakers Vote On Giving Them More Money

7:34pm April 05, 2018

by Jacob Pinter

Teachers promise they're "not leaving" the capitol building until they secure more money for the schools. But it's not clear if they will be satisfied by bills up for a vote Friday.

College Waitlists Often Waste Would-Be Students' Time

6:15pm April 05, 2018

College waitlists are growing. For many students, they offer hope of admission. That's not always the case.

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