HPU Poll Finds Support For Teachers But Concerns About Direction Of Schools
A new poll from High Point University finds North Carolinians strongly support more investment in education.
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Despite Protests And A Fire Alarm, Martin Shkreli's Show Goes On At Harvard
The former pharmaceutical executive — who earned notoriety for jacking up the price of a life-saving drug — spoke to a student group Wednesday night, though about a tenth of his audience walked out.
5 Ways Teachers Are Fighting Fake News
In an era of national attention to what's real and what isn't, we asked educators to share their strategies for helping students sort out fact from fiction.
These Top Schools Are Offering Big Savings On Master's Degrees, But There's A Catch
A master's degree, especially from an elite university, can be expensive. But a several universities are trying an experiment online to see if that cost, for some degrees, can come down.
Bus Shortage Curtails After-School Activities For Middle Schoolers
The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County school district is dealing with a shortage of activity buses at middle schools, leading administrators to make tough decisions on adding sports teams or expand
Beyond Sex Ed: How To Talk To Teens About Love
One school counselor's take on how to help teens get past the pop culture myths.
Using Improv To Help Kids With Autism Show And Read Emotion
Communicating and interacting socially can be hard for some children with autism. Researchers are looking at how improv classes may help these kids do better day to day.
School District In Canada Cancels Trips To U.S., Citing Border Policies, Safety
The decision was made out of caution, says the Greater Essex County District School Board, which cites uncertainty over President Trump's immigration and travel ban.
The Number Of Hungry And Homeless Students Rises Along With College Costs
Research shows that many college students across the country are working, borrowing and still falling behind.
Did Betsy DeVos Make You Want To Run For School Board?
The controversy over President Trump's Education Secretary has brought new interest in seeking local office.