What The Movies Taught Us About Teaching
As part of the 50 Great Teachers series, NPR's Bob Mondello looks at what Hollywood has taught us about teachers.
Education
A For-Profit College Tries The Charter School Market
ITT Technical Institute sought to open high schools around the country, but it's meeting resistance.
From Potatoes To Salty Fries In School: Congress Tweaks Food Rules
The giant federal spending bill that's expected to go to a vote Thursday will give schools some flexibility in implementing nutrition standards. Also a winner: the potato lobby.
Big Drop In Students Being Held Back, But Why?
The number of students being held back has been cut nearly in half, and researchers have no idea why.
U.Va. Looks At Ways To Curb Drinking At Its Frat Houses
The University of Virginia is looking to make changes, even though a report about a gang rape has been discredited. Ideas include banning hard alcohol and having sober volunteers self-police parties.
Community College Programs Can Lead To Big Payoffs — In The Right Fields
A study tracking grads from Washington state's schools found those who completed programs longer than a year had more pay and steadier work — especially in health care, technology and skilled labor.
Why Math Might Be The Secret To School Success
A new study is focusing on what works best to prepare kids for school. Math may be what really counts, say researchers; one of them describes it as "a lever to improve outcomes for kids longer term."
From Grading Tests To Mixing Beats
Monica Shah's middle school students in the nation's capital don't call her "Ms. Shah," but "DJ Shah."
Fallout From 'Rolling Stone' Story Changes Conversation At UVA
Now that the accuracy of the article about sexual assaults at the school is being called into question, the conversation is changing and activists hope the attention will stay on sexual assault.
Q&A: J Is For Jihad
A new book argues that education aid, when done badly, can bring the opposite of peace.