100 Top Colleges Vow To Enroll More Low-Income Students
NPR
As more schools band together to commit to recruiting and graduating 50,000 more low-income students, four college president discuss what it will take to get there.
What Adult Learners Really Need (Hint: It's Not Just Job Skills)
NPR
The focus shouldn't be "quick-and-dirty" paths to a degree, argues one scholar and activist, but deep learning experiences and strong support.
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Beaverton Schools Deputy Chief Resigns After Anti-Immigrant Tweet
After community outrage over his retweet of a message warning of dangerous "illegal aliens," Beaverton School District's deputy superintendent, Steve Phillips, resigned Tuesday.
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Oregon Education Admin Fired After Harassment, Bullying Complaints
The Oregon Department of Education has fired a high-ranking administrator amid complaints about alleged bullying and harassment of colleagues and questions about his legislative agenda.
Election | Education
Kentucky Governor Apologizes For Comments On Teachers' Strike
Gov. Matt Bevin's comments came as thousands of teachers protested at the state Capitol, asking lawmakers to override the governor's vetoes of bills that would increase public education funding.
Nation | Education
Kentucky Governor Claims Kids Were Assaulted While Teachers Absent From Classroom
Following an override of key bills he previously vetoed, Gov. Matt Bevin blames the teachers demonstrating in support of the override for making children vulnerable.
Nation | Education
Union Leader Calls For An End To Oklahoma Teachers' 9-Day Strike
Teachers won a raise of about $6,000 before the walkout, but were not granted the full amount of their demanded funds to improve school conditions.
Nation | Education
After Parkland, Schools Grapple With Threats — And The Best Ways To Respond
In the last two months, there have been almost 1,500 threats to schools in the U.S. And that number is most likely under-reported.
Nation | Education
Nation's Report Card; Teacher Protests; DACA Dreams Deferred In Arizona
And a list of the most challenged books, in this week's roundup of education news.
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Oregon School District Ordered To Improve 'Horrible' Service For Disabled Student
An Oregon student with multiple disabilities has won a court case that found the Dallas School District provided inadequate care and education.
Election | Nation | Education
Arizona Governor Agrees To 20 Percent Raise For Protesting Teachers
Gov. Doug Ducey gave in to educators' demands and promised to boost teacher salaries by 2020.
Nation | Education
In California, A Union Forms At A Virtual Charter School
After four years of organizing, online teachers win higher wages and student caseload caps.
