We take a look at how a range of concerns, from the cost of a college degree to visas for…
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Education Dept. pivots on discrimination in school discipline : NPR
DragonImages/iStockphoto via Getty Images The U.S. Department of Education recently announced it was investigating Fayetteville Public Schools in Arkansas, much…
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Schools in Georgia, Florida and Colorado plan to deploy a new school safety device: drones. Transcript MICHEL MARTIN, HOST: With…
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How school buses are affected by the high cost of diesel : NPR
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How will changes at the U.S. Department of Education affect schoolchildren this year, what’s happening with screentime limits in classrooms,…
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Reinventing college from scratch in Vermont : NPR
The Greenway Institute is taking over a former college campus in Vermont’s capital city of Montpelier. Oliver Parini for The…
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School districts across the country are closing campuses as enrollment falls. New research says the financial savings may be smaller…
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In Australia, the queen of country music, Dolly Parton, is being remembered for her work in advancing children’s literacy, particularly…
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Transcript TERRY GROSS, HOST: This is FRESH AIR. I’m Terry Gross. It’s back-to-school season, and in many classrooms, digital devices…
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How SNAP changes could impact access to free school meals : NPR
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