NPR Topics: Education http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1013&ft=1&f=1013 NPR news and commentary on education, schools, colleges and universities, and emerging trends in learning. Listen to audio and subscribe to RSS feeds. Copyright 2009 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.93 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:00:00 -0500 http://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/thumbnail/npr_generic_image_75.jpg Education http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1013&ft=1&f=1013 yes Pa. University Targets Overweight Students Students at Lincoln University in Pennsylvania are upset about a school rule requiring overweight students to take an exercise course in order to graduate. The rule applies to students with a body mass index above 30. James DeBoy, chair of the Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation at Lincoln University, says the school officials believe that its their responsibility to alert students to the dangers of obesity. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120784381&ft=1&f=1013 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120784381&ft=1&f=1013 Students at Lincoln University in Pennsylvania are upset about a school rule requiring overweight students to take an exercise course in order to graduate. The rule applies to students with a body mass index above 30. James DeBoy, chair of the Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation at Lincoln University, says the school officials believe that its their responsibility to alert students to the dangers of obesity. 267 no Students at Lincoln University in Pennsylvania are upset about a school rule requiring overweight students to take an exercise course in order to graduate. The rule applies to students with a body mass index above 30. James DeBoy, chair of the Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation at Lincoln University, says the school officials believe that its their responsibility to alert students to the dangers of obesity.

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]]> College Graduates Struggle To Repay Loans The abysmal job market is making it hard for some to start making student loan payments, which come due this month for May graduates. A new law could ease the pain for some: It limits monthly payments to 15 percent of a graduate's income. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:01:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120455239&ft=1&f=1013 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120455239&ft=1&f=1013 The abysmal job market is making it hard for some to start making student loan payments, which come due this month for May graduates. A new law could ease the pain for some: It limits monthly payments to 15 percent of a graduate's income. 254 no The abysmal job market is making it hard for some to start making student loan payments, which come due this month for May graduates. A new law could ease the pain for some: It limits monthly payments to 15 percent of a graduate's income.

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]]> Who Needs College, And Who Shouldn't Go? Many parents and teachers view college as the natural path to success. But diplomas are getting more expensive, and many people succeed without a bachelor's degree. Guests address the value of a college degree, and whether the fields projected to grow require them. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120700162&ft=1&f=1013 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120700162&ft=1&f=1013 Many parents and teachers view college as the natural path to success. But diplomas are getting more expensive, and many people succeed without a bachelor's degree. Guests address the value of a college degree, and whether the fields projected to grow require them. 1819 no Many parents and teachers view college as the natural path to success. But diplomas are getting more expensive, and many people succeed without a bachelor's degree. Guests address the value of a college degree, and whether the fields projected to grow require them.

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]]> When Your Boss Wants Your DNA The University of Akron said it could ask new workers for a DNA sample to run background checks. But an anti-discrimination law that went into full effect Nov. 21 prevents employers from requiring workers to share genetic information. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120587756&ft=1&f=1013 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120587756&ft=1&f=1013 The University of Akron said it could ask new workers for a DNA sample to run background checks. But an anti-discrimination law that went into full effect Nov. 21 prevents employers from requiring workers to share genetic information. 219 no The University of Akron said it could ask new workers for a DNA sample to run background checks. But an anti-discrimination law that went into full effect Nov. 21 prevents employers from requiring workers to share genetic information.

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]]> 'Teach For America' Teachers Learn On The Job New science teacher Tim Cooper trained with Teach For America for five weeks before flying solo in the front of his own classroom. Cooper couldn't wait to get into the classroom, so the group's short but intense training program working for him. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120676335&ft=1&f=1013 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120676335&ft=1&f=1013 New science teacher Tim Cooper trained with Teach For America for five weeks before flying solo in the front of his own classroom. Cooper couldn't wait to get into the classroom, so the group's short but intense training program working for him. 276 no New science teacher Tim Cooper trained with Teach For America for five weeks before flying solo in the front of his own classroom. Cooper couldn't wait to get into the classroom, so the group's short but intense training program working for him.

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]]> Chicago Teens Encourage Nonviolent Actions The brutal killing of a Chicago teenager in September brought U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder and Education Secretary Arne Duncan to the city to speak out about youth violence. Now that the Cabinet members are back in Washington, what is happening in the effort to stop youth violence? Some Chicago teenagers are taking on the issue themselves. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120676311&ft=1&f=1013 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120676311&ft=1&f=1013 The brutal killing of a Chicago teenager in September brought U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder and Education Secretary Arne Duncan to the city to speak out about youth violence. Now that the Cabinet members are back in Washington, what is happening in the effort to stop youth violence? Some Chicago teenagers are taking on the issue themselves. 262 no The brutal killing of a Chicago teenager in September brought U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder and Education Secretary Arne Duncan to the city to speak out about youth violence. Now that the Cabinet members are back in Washington, what is happening in the effort to stop youth violence? Some Chicago teenagers are taking on the issue themselves.

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]]> Students Find Danger Lurks To And From School There are neighborhoods in America, where to be young is to be afraid. For many, the most dangerous part of their day is the journey to and from school. In some areas, the risks of gang fights, drive-by shootings and random violence are the price of an education. Youth Radio brings us the voices of teenagers who attend schools in the San Francisco Bay Area. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120676307&ft=1&f=1013 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120676307&ft=1&f=1013 There are neighborhoods in America, where to be young is to be afraid. For many, the most dangerous part of their day is the journey to and from school. In some areas, the risks of gang fights, drive-by shootings and random violence are the price of an education. Youth Radio brings us the voices of teenagers who attend schools in the San Francisco Bay Area. 164 no There are neighborhoods in America, where to be young is to be afraid. For many, the most dangerous part of their day is the journey to and from school. In some areas, the risks of gang fights, drive-by shootings and random violence are the price of an education. Youth Radio brings us the voices of teenagers who attend schools in the San Francisco Bay Area.

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]]> Socialite's School Brings Hope To Brazilian Slum Brazil's ghettos are poverty stricken and violent. But there are people fighting against the odds to turn things around for the poor children of Rio de Janeiro. Among them is an unusual apostle: a Rio socialite who founded a school for slum-dwelling children and views education as an equalizer. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:01:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120580045&ft=1&f=1013 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120580045&ft=1&f=1013 Brazil's ghettos are poverty stricken and violent. But there are people fighting against the odds to turn things around for the poor children of Rio de Janeiro. Among them is an unusual apostle: a Rio socialite who founded a school for slum-dwelling children and views education as an equalizer. 472 no Brazil's ghettos are poverty stricken and violent. But there are people fighting against the odds to turn things around for the poor children of Rio de Janeiro. Among them is an unusual apostle: a Rio socialite who founded a school for slum-dwelling children and views education as an equalizer.

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]]> Chicago School Board Chief's Death Raises Questions Michael Scott was found shot in the head Monday, his body partially submerged in the Chicago River. The medical examiner ruled the death a suicide, but so far police have not reached that conclusion, and there's widespread disbelief among the mayor and others that Scott would have killed himself. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:54:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120614366&ft=1&f=1013 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120614366&ft=1&f=1013 Michael Scott was found shot in the head Monday, his body partially submerged in the Chicago River. The medical examiner ruled the death a suicide, but so far police have not reached that conclusion, and there's widespread disbelief among the mayor and others that Scott would have killed himself. 0 no Michael Scott was found shot in the head Monday, his body partially submerged in the Chicago River. The medical examiner ruled the death a suicide, but so far police have not reached that conclusion, and there's widespread disbelief among the mayor and others that Scott would have killed himself.

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]]> Students Protest University Of Calif. Fee Hike Thousands of University of California students converged on the UCLA campus in Los Angeles Thursday, as regents adopted a 30 percent fee hike. It's one of the latest signs of California's continuing economic crisis. UC officials say, faced with a huge deficit of their own, they have no choice but to raise the fees. Many students say they can't afford to pay more. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120602653&ft=1&f=1013 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120602653&ft=1&f=1013 Thousands of University of California students converged on the UCLA campus in Los Angeles Thursday, as regents adopted a 30 percent fee hike. It's one of the latest signs of California's continuing economic crisis. UC officials say, faced with a huge deficit of their own, they have no choice but to raise the fees. Many students say they can't afford to pay more. 154 no Thousands of University of California students converged on the UCLA campus in Los Angeles Thursday, as regents adopted a 30 percent fee hike. It's one of the latest signs of California's continuing economic crisis. UC officials say, faced with a huge deficit of their own, they have no choice but to raise the fees. Many students say they can't afford to pay more.

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]]> University Of California OKs 30 Percent Fee Hike In Los Angeles, University of California regents adopted a 30-percent increase in tuition in the face of a huge system-wide deficit. The vote came as thousands of angry students converged on the UCLA campus in protest. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:07:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120591665&ft=1&f=1013 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120591665&ft=1&f=1013 In Los Angeles, University of California regents adopted a 30-percent increase in tuition in the face of a huge system-wide deficit. The vote came as thousands of angry students converged on the UCLA campus in protest. 141 no In Los Angeles, University of California regents adopted a 30-percent increase in tuition in the face of a huge system-wide deficit. The vote came as thousands of angry students converged on the UCLA campus in protest.

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]]> Ambitious New University Opens In Saudi Arabia With a $10 billion endowment, the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology is one of the wealthiest universities in the world. The idea is to foster research that will diversify Saudi Arabia's oil-dependent economy, and to be an oasis of freedom in a highly-controlled society. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120448256&ft=1&f=1013 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120448256&ft=1&f=1013 With a $10 billion endowment, the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology is one of the wealthiest universities in the world. The idea is to foster research that will diversify Saudi Arabia's oil-dependent economy, and to be an oasis of freedom in a highly-controlled society. 267 no With a $10 billion endowment, the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology is one of the wealthiest universities in the world. The idea is to foster research that will diversify Saudi Arabia's oil-dependent economy, and to be an oasis of freedom in a highly-controlled society.

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]]> Principal Tells Students 'Meep' Is Off-Limits The principal at Danvers High School, in Danvers, Mass., has asked students to stop using the word "meep" because of the frustration and confusion it caused among the faculty. Mike Spiewak, a senior at the high school, helped to popularize the word. NPR's Guy Raz talks with Spiewak about what exactly "meep" means, and what the future of the word at the school may be. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120422662&ft=1&f=1013 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120422662&ft=1&f=1013 The principal at Danvers High School, in Danvers, Mass., has asked students to stop using the word "meep" because of the frustration and confusion it caused among the faculty. Mike Spiewak, a senior at the high school, helped to popularize the word. NPR's Guy Raz talks with Spiewak about what exactly "meep" means, and what the future of the word at the school may be. 183 no The principal at Danvers High School, in Danvers, Mass., has asked students to stop using the word "meep" because of the frustration and confusion it caused among the faculty. Mike Spiewak, a senior at the high school, helped to popularize the word. NPR's Guy Raz talks with Spiewak about what exactly "meep" means, and what the future of the word at the school may be.

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]]> On Sesame Street, 'C' Is For Controversy The beloved television show has been educating children for 40 years &mdash; but not without plenty of grown-up controversy. From Cookie Monster's unbalanced diet, to Elmo's bad grammar, to Grover's civil disobedience, <em>The Week</em> magazine explains why some days aren't sunny days on Sesame Street. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120355663&ft=1&f=1013 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120355663&ft=1&f=1013 The beloved television show has been educating children for 40 years &mdash; but not without plenty of grown-up controversy. From Cookie Monster's unbalanced diet, to Elmo's bad grammar, to Grover's civil disobedience, <em>The Week</em> magazine explains why some days aren't sunny days on Sesame Street. 1040 no The beloved television show has been educating children for 40 years — but not without plenty of grown-up controversy. From Cookie Monster's unbalanced diet, to Elmo's bad grammar, to Grover's civil disobedience, The Week magazine explains why some days aren't sunny days on Sesame Street.

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]]> U.S. Unveils Education Stimulus Rules The Department of Education releases the rules Thursday for getting Race to the Top money &mdash; $4.5 billion in funding for education innovations for which states must compete. But some local officials are irritated with the process because they feel their concerns are being trampled on in the rush for cash. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120340616&ft=1&f=1013 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120340616&ft=1&f=1013 The Department of Education releases the rules Thursday for getting Race to the Top money &mdash; $4.5 billion in funding for education innovations for which states must compete. But some local officials are irritated with the process because they feel their concerns are being trampled on in the rush for cash. 263 no The Department of Education releases the rules Thursday for getting Race to the Top money — $4.5 billion in funding for education innovations for which states must compete. But some local officials are irritated with the process because they feel their concerns are being trampled on in the rush for cash.

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