Aspiring Teachers Get New Help Paying For College
New rules take effect today, completing an overhaul of the once-troubled federal TEACH Grant program that makes it easier for teachers to pay for college.
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UNC-Chapel Hill Trustees To Vote On Nikole Hannah-Jones' Tenure
UNC-Chapel Hill's board of trustees will vote on the tenure of writer and professor Nikole Hannah-Jones. Her work on the 1619 Project stirred opposition, like the donor after whom the school is named.
ESPN's Jay Bilas Weighs In On Student-Athlete Compensation Via NIL Vote
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Jay Bilas, college basketball analyst and commentator for ESPN, about the NCAA's decision to allow student-athletes to be paid for use of their name, image and likeness.
Lawsuit Challenges Indiana University's Mandate Requiring COVID-19 Vaccination
Indiana University is among the more that 500 colleges in the U.S. requiring that students receive the COVID-19 vaccine for fall semester. But a new lawsuit is challenging the university's mandate.
How Do You Help Girls Thrive In School? There's A Surprising Answer
A new study finds that girl-centric programs may not be the only effective way to boost girls' school performance in low-income countries.
PHOTOS: Improvised Library Brings Joy Of Books To Kids Living In Gang Territory
It started with a guy who had a dream – bringing books to kids in a slum – and two used shipping containers. It's the Hot-Spot Library of Cape Town, South Africa.
Administrators Turn To Summer School To Address Pandemic Gaps
School district leaders worried about learning gaps caused by the pandemic are now putting a fun twist on an old fix: summer school.
Ahmad Dallal Makes History At The American University in Cairo
NPR's Leila Fadel asks Ahmad Dallal, about becoming American University in Cairo's first Arab president.
High School Graduations Brought Joy This Year, Even If They Weren't Back To Normal
One school returned to last year's drive-in movie theater, while another hosted about 600 personal ceremonies. In New Orleans, families celebrated with a spontaneous second line parade.
Sylvia Earle: My Wish? To Protect Our Oceans
Legendary oceanographer Sylvia Earle has been exploring and working to protect our oceans for more than half a century. Her message has stayed the same: we're taking our oceans for granted.