Education

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Bringing black teachers to Seattle classrooms, if only for an hour

In Seattle Public Schools, the adult at the front of the classroom is usually a white woman - even though 53 percent of students in the district are children of color. An event at Lowell Elementary School aims to change that, if only for one class period.
By
Ann Dornfeld

Mar 20, 2019 at 4:50 pm
All Things Considered

College Admissions Scandal Could Make It Harder To Get Testing Accommodations

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Wall Street Journal higher education reporter, Doug Belkin, about the rise of accommodations during ACT and SAT testing, following news of the college admissions scandal.
Mar 20, 2019 at 1:24 pm NPR
Changing The System Of Restraint And Isolations Won't Be Easy

Everyone is frustrated at the difficulty of shifting away from physical interventions and toward individualized support for children with special needs. But changing the rules is hard.
By
Rob Manning

Mar 20, 2019 at 5:00 am Oregon Public Broadcasting
All Things Considered

Freshman Class For NYC's Top Public High School Includes 7 Black Students Out Of 895

Next fall, the freshman class at New York City's top public high school will include seven black students out of 895. NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with New York Times reporter Eliza Shapiro about the disparity.
Mar 19, 2019 at 1:36 pm NPR
All Things Considered

Georgetown Students React To Admissions Fraud Scandal

A bribery and admissions fraud scandal has touched several universities, including Georgetown. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Georgetown seniors Christian Paz, Margaret Gach and Ramon Lyons.
Mar 17, 2019 at 2:09 pm NPR
Students pay 'rent' or lose their desks at this elementary school

Kent School District officials are looking into a money-management curriculum at a Covington elementary school that requires students to “rent” their desks and “buy” bathroom passes using classroom currency.
By
Ann Dornfeld

Mar 15, 2019 at 5:10 pm
TED Radio Hour

Masha Gershman: What Can We Learn From The Russian Approach To Math Education?

In the USSR, topics like algebra were introduced in early childhood. Masha Gershman says, decades later, this method still effectively teaches kids to tackle math problems with open and curious minds.
By
NPR/TED Staff

Mar 15, 2019 at 7:11 am NPR
TED Radio Hour

Eddie Woo: How Can Math Help Us Understand The Complexity Of The Universe?

The world is full of recurring patterns based on math. Math teacher Eddie Woo explains why human beings are naturally drawn to patterns and how we can use math to engage with our complex world.
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NPR/TED Staff

Mar 15, 2019 at 7:11 am NPR
TED Radio Hour

Adam Spencer: Why Are Monster Prime Numbers Important?

Adam Spencer is fascinated by prime numbers. These seemingly simple numbers can be found in monster sizes—the latest being almost 25 million digits long.
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NPR/TED Staff

Mar 15, 2019 at 7:11 am NPR
TED Radio Hour

Dan Finkel: How Can Play Help Us Understand Math?

Dan Finkel says math is often taught as a series of rigid steps—which can be intimidating. Instead, he wants kids to see the fun, creative side of math that leads to deep learning and discovery.
By
NPR/TED Staff

Mar 15, 2019 at 7:11 am NPR