Education

Seattle teachers ramp up pressure over contract, with school three weeks away

With school just three weeks away, the Seattle Education Association teachers' union is publicizing its efforts to boost teacher pay and improve services for students.

Graduate Students Are Increasingly Shouldering The Country's Student Debt

Graduate students are increasingly shouldering the country's student debt. NPR's The Indicator takes a look at how that came to pass and what it might mean for the economy.

Ohio State University Wants To Trademark The Word 'The'

The school's official name is The Ohio State University. Ohio State wants to trademark the word "the" so they can put it on apparel. OSU is offering a brand of "THE" clothing.

India Sets Weight Limits On Students' Backpacks

In India, children's backpacks often weigh half their body weight. New rules limit the weight of backpacks and ban some homework to prevent damage to students' backs.

Mississippi School Official Weighs In On The Effects ICE Raids Have Had On Kids

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Chad Harrison, assistant superintendent to Scott County district schools, about the aftermath of the ICE raids in various Mississippi towns.

Many school districts coordinate emergency supplies for all their schools, but not Seattle

Some Seattle schools don’t have emergency food and water

Seattle is overdue for a major earthquake. But when the region gets rocked, Seattle’s schools may lack critical supplies and training. That’s because the district mostly leaves it up to schools to be ready for an earthquake.

New Seattle school dress code: No body-shaming allowed

Seattle Public Schools used to leave dress codes to individual schools. But starting this fall, the dress code is district-wide, and more liberal.

The Most Popular High School Plays And Musicals

Almost Maine and The Addams Family topped the list of most popular high school plays and musicals, according to Dramatics magazine's rankings. The magazine has been publishing its list since 1938.