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. NPR/TED Staff
Students At UCLA Weigh In On College Admissions Scandal With 'Daily Bruin' Editorial NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Keshav Tadimeti, opinion editor of the Daily Bruin, UCLA's student newspaper, about an editorial on the college admissions scandal in which UCLA was named.
Seattle Schools suggests Muslim children skip Ramadan fasting to boost test scores Some Muslims are taking issue with a Seattle school’s request that families consider adjusting their observance of Ramadan to boost children’s standardized test scores. Ann Dornfeld
This Mentoring Program Is Taking A Different Approach To Help Students With Reading Many schools rely on mentoring programs to help younger students. But one program is turning that idea on its head — by helping older students become better readers by teaching younger kids. Clare Lombardo
How Fairness Is Defined In Today's Hyper-Competitive College Landscape NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Natasha Warikoo, professor at Harvard's Graduate School of Education, about what is and isn't acceptable when applying for admission to elite colleges.
College Students Say They're Not Surprised By Admissions Scandal College students say they're not surprised by the cheating scandal that's rocking college admissions. They say wealthy parents using their power to get their kids an unfair advantage is not new. Tovia Smith
Does It Matter Where You Go To College? Some Context For The Admissions Scandal It's no surprise that rich people game the system to get their kids into top colleges. Here are some key takeaways as the bribery scandal evolves. Elissa Nadworny
College Bribery Scandal Exposes Flaws In Admissions System Alia Wong, staff writer at The Atlantic, talks to NPR's David Greene about the legal ways that wealthy parents have essentially tried to buy their kids' way into selective schools.
College Admissions System Must Be Examined Post Scandal, Niles Says David Greene talks to Stefanie Niles, vice president for enrollment and communications at Ohio Wesleyan University, about pressures of getting into college after an admissions scandal was made public.
College Completion Rates Are Up, But The Numbers Will Still Surprise You To unlock the benefits of going to college, you need to earn a degree. But average completion rates in the U.S. are surprisingly low and can vary widely depending on what type of school you attend. Elissa Nadworny
