Education
Does Your School Arrest Students?
A new investigation from Education Week finds that, in most states, black students are arrested in school at disproportionately high rates.
Judge Sides With University In Legal Fight With Student Newspaper
A judge has sided with the University of Kentucky in a lawsuit against its own student newspaper, The Kentucky Kernel, over the release of a Title IX sexual assault investigation.
Finding Words in Paint: How Artists See Dyslexia
It's the most common learning disability, yet it's hard to understand. We asked six artists who have dyslexia to share their experiences in images.
Gallaudet President Navigates From World Of Hearing To Sound Leadership Of The Deaf
Roberta Cordano is the first Deaf woman to lead Gallaudet University, the world's only liberal arts university for the deaf and hard of hearing.
Education Department Drops Fight Over School Money
A controversial idea falls by the wayside, for now, involving how schools can use federal money for low-income students.
Should My Slightly Sick Child Stay Home? The Rules Often Conflict
Parents have to weigh a lot of factors in deciding whether their kid should get a sick day. But day care centers may make the decision for you — and their rules are not always evidence based.
School Vouchers, Oligarchy And Grizzlies: Highlights From The DeVos Hearing
Donald Trump's pick to lead the Education Department got a grilling on a range of issues, from private school vouchers and charter school oversight to guns in schools. How did she fare?
Report Finds More People Over 60 Struggling To Pay Off Student Loans
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau reports that a growing number of older Americans have taken on student loan debt. For those who can't pay, Social Security benefits are being garnished.
At DeVos' Confirmation Hearing, Questions Of Choice, Charters And 'Other Options'
President-elect Trump's pick for education secretary faced tough questions during her Senate confirmation hearing. She maintained her strong support for school choice and free-market solutions.