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Let's Take A Ride With A Kentucky School Bus DriverSome people in public education work hidden in plain sight. Here's the story of one man who takes on the role of surrogate parent, teacher and counselor. -
In 1990, Kentucky did something no other state had ever done: It completely changed the way its public schools were governed and funded. Despite big gains, poor districts still struggle to catch up. -
Gifted education in this country is a patchwork of underfunded programs and gifted kids who start school not speaking English, are the least likely to be served. -
More than 3 million U.S. schoolchildren are classified as gifted. Thousands of others, however, are never identified as gifted and remain underserved because they start school not speaking English. -
The 4-4 ruling by the high court means the failure of an effort to overturn requirements that nonunion members contribute to the cost of bargaining.
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Lessons From The School Where I Failed As A TeacherFor years, NPR's Claudio Sanchez has struggled with his decision to leave teaching and the children he had grown so fond of. -
In the Navajo culture, teachers are revered and trusted. Tia Tsosie Begay is no exception, making sure her fourth-graders know that "someone believes in them." -
6 Education Stories To Watch In 2016NPR's senior education correspondent offers his predictions for the big stories in K-12 and higher education.
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What Is Fair? High School Students Talk About Affirmative ActionHowever the Supreme Court rules on affirmative action, it will affect the lives of college-bound teens. So we asked them: Should college admissions decisions take race into consideration? -
States are thankful for the opportunity, but critics say there's no guarantee that states will succeed in two crucial areas the old law — known as No Child Left Behind — failed.
