Guilford County Schools Expands Its Free Summer Meals Program
The end of the school year is approaching, creating a major problem for many families struggling with food insecurity.
Education
Baylor Demotes President, Fires Football Coach Amid Sexual Assault Scandal
Baylor University demoted its president and fired the head football coach for their handling of allegations of sexual assault by members of the school's football team. NPR's Audie Cornish talks to Paula Lavigne of ESPN's Outside the Lines, who reported on the cases and how Baylor officials failed to investigate the allegations and violated Title IX federal law.
Baylor Fires University President, Football Coach Over Sexual Assault Scandal
President Kenneth Starr and coach Art Briles are being removed following a scathing report on sexual assaults by players against other students; failure of university officials to help the victims.
Arizona Joins Transgender Directive Suit, School Board Should Set Policy
Renee Montagne talks to Arizona Superintendent of Education Diane Douglas about the federal directive that transgender students be allowed to use the restrooms corresponding to their gender identity.
11 States Sue U.S. Government Over Transgender Policies
Social conservatives in Texas say they support a lawsuit filed by their state and 10 others challenging federal rules on transgender students' use of school bathrooms that match their gender identity.
Baylor Removes Ken Starr As President Over University's Response To Sex Assault Cases
An independent review found that the university failed to adequately handle reports of harassment and assault and, in some cases, actively discouraged students from coming forward.
'The Dreaded Schwa' And Other Reasons To Love The Bee
One of our favorite events is on again: the Scripps National Spelling Bee. From the tense smart kids to the cheering adults, it's all pretty great.
To Teach Kids To Read And Write, Sometimes You Have To Get Creative
Across the U.S., school districts face low literacy rates among low-income and minority students. Here's how schools in Dallas, Baltimore and the Bronx are getting at the problem a little differently.
Nearly A Dozen States Sue U.S. Government Over Transgender Policies
The Obama administration has argued that gender identity is protected under federal law. The states say the government is overreaching.
MacArthur 'Genius' Angela Duckworth Responds To A New Critique Of Grit
The author of a new meta-analysis says the importance of grit — a concept that has gained wide traction in education circles — has been exaggerated.