NC Drivers May Help Fuel Teacher Bonuses
Soon North Carolina motorists will be able to personally support the state's public school teachers.
Education
How To Make The Most Of Your 10 Minutes With Teacher
Like a good Boy Scout, parents should be prepared: Educators agree that doing your homework can make a big difference. Here's expert advice on how to ace your next parent-teacher conference.
Rethinking A Fall Classic: The Parent-Teacher Conference
The New York City schools are overhauling the time, and format, of these conferences in an attempt to add depth and meaning. Among the changes: They'll be held four times a year instead of just two.
These People Can Make Student Loans Disappear
A group called Rolling Jubilee has "abolished" more than $3 million in private student loans from the for-profit Corinthian Colleges. And it's just getting started.
San Diego School District's New 18-Ton Armored Vehicle Creates Stir
The mine-resistant ambush protected vehicle, or MRAP, will have teddy bears in it, school police officials say. The MRAP is a piece of military surplus equipment that's worth around $733,000.
International Students Save N.Carolina Academy From Shutdown
Oak Ridge Military Academy looked as if it was going to close a few years ago because of low enrollment. The academy turned things around by appealing to international students, from Asia to Africa.
For Teachers, Many Paths Into The Classroom ... Some Say Too Many
One in five newly hired teachers has skipped university preparation for teaching. Indiana is the latest state to make entering the classroom easier.
Playgrounds For All Children: Here's How To Find One
For kids with disabilities, a simple activity like going down a slide can be a challenge. An NPR crowdsourcing project maps inclusive playgrounds — fun and safe for all — across the country.
This Is Your Brain. This Is Your Brain On Music
A new study suggests that learning to play a musical instrument helps improve the brain's ability to process language. That means music lessons could give kids from low-income communities a big boost.
UNESCO Director Concerned About New School Year In Iraq
Irina Bokova, director-general of UNESCO in Paris, calls for international help to protect Iraq's schoolchildren as they return to school.