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Published October 03How community colleges are evolving to fill local data center jobs
Community colleges are often charged with training students for the jobs that already exist in their communities. But what if the jobs that need filling are at a data center?
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Published October 02Some school districts switch to electric buses as diesel prices soar
School districts that drive long distances are navigating record high diesel prices in different ways. Some have transitioned to electric or propane buses to ease the pinch.
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Published September 30She devoted two books to Greek life. Here's what to consider before pledging
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks with journalist Alexandra Robbins about the role the Greek systems play in causing harm on college campuses, and what they should be doing to keep students safe.
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Published September 30The moment you've been waiting for: America's best student podcasts
We've listened to nearly 1,500 podcasts from all around the U.S. and narrowed them down to 10 middle school and 10 high school finalists.
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Published September 30The 2026 Student Podcast Challenge Honorable Mentions
Here are the honorable mentions from this year's Student Podcast Challenge, chosen from nearly 1,500 entries.
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Published September 29Investigating sexual abuse on campus
A lot has changed in the last decade when it comes to how college campuses handle sexual assaults.
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Published September 29Anger mounts over Cornell's response to student's sexual assault allegations
Prosecutors have reopened an investigation into the alleged rape of a former Cornell University student in 2024. Now the governor of New York is calling for an independent investigation into Cornell.
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Published September 29Vermont wants to reinvent college as Americans grow skeptical of higher education
Leaders in business and government in Vermont want to reinvent college for the modern era, even as Americans grow skeptical of higher education, and some colleges are closing.
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Published September 28Cornell campus rape case reopened by prosecutor as new allegations surface
A former Cornell University student has filed a lawsuit alleging the school didn't do enough to protect her after she says she was sexually assaulted at a fraternity house.
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Published September 28Welcome to the 'Wild West' of AI in schools: Research is scarce, but experiments abound
Teachers are using AI to develop lesson plans, and in some districts, AI chatbots give students feedback on their work. Meanwhile, the research around how AI can help students is extremely limited.
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Published September 28Schools are experimenting with AI with little evidence or policy to guide them
Teachers are using AI to develop lesson plans, and in some districts, AI chatbots give students feedback on their work. Meanwhile, the research around how AI can help students is extremely limited.
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Published September 23IUP ANNOUNCES CLINICAL AFFILIATION AGREEMENT WITH CLARKS SUMMIT STATE HOSPITAL
IUP has announced another clinical affiliation training agreement for the new College of Osteopathic Medicine. This time, the school's agreement is wi...