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Hurricanes - Typhoons May 17, 2018

Chief US hurricane forecaster: Education key to storm prep

The new U.S. National Hurricane Center director says learning about specific storm hazards is key to preparing for the upcoming Atlantic hurricane season.

Curriculum May 17, 2018

State takes control of special education at Chicago schools

The state of Illinois has taken control of special education at Chicago Public Schools after concluding a 2016 overhaul by the nation's third-largest school system violated federal law.

Curriculum May 8, 2018

Boy who challenged South Dakota policy will get to dance

A 15-year-old South Dakota boy who sued when he was barred from competing on his high school's dance team will be allowed to dance this fall.

Curriculum May 7, 2018

'Rise' star Rosie Perez believes in the power of the arts

Rosie Perez has found a TV series close to her heart with "Rise," about a high school theater program that's more than song and dance.

Administration April 11, 2018

Texas OKs Mexican-American studies curriculum under new name

The Texas Board of Education has given preliminary approval to creating statewide academic standards for a Mexican-American studies high school course — but only after changing the name to "ethnic studies," which conservatives argued is less divisive.

Curriculum April 11, 2018

Board that oversees renowned drum corps resigns

The board of directors for a champion Pennsylvania-based drum and bugle corps stepped down following the resignation of the group's director amid sexual misconduct allegations.

Curriculum April 11, 2018

Ivy League educated dancer to head Juilliard division

A former leading dancer of the Dance Theatre of Harlem and Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater has been named director of The Juilliard School's Dance Division .

Curriculum March 28, 2018

Sheriff: Alabama high school teacher was drunk in class

Authorities say an Alabama high school teacher was jailed for being drunk in class.

Curriculum March 21, 2018

6 best travel books of spring

A bushel of books have sprouted to inspire a bout of warm-weather wanderlust. There’s something here for fans of every genre: memoir, fiction, adventure, natural history, history, even poetry. But what binds each of these books together is a compelling tale and a great sense of place.

Curriculum March 14, 2018

The Latest: Las Vegas students joint nationwide walkout

The Latest on the nationwide student walkout to protest gun violence (all times local): 2:30 p.m.

Curriculum March 13, 2018

New book explores the art and craft of the modern blacksmith

Asked what it feels like to forge iron, Robert Thomas has to pause for a moment and compose himself before plunging into a description of what, for him, is as much a passion as a livelihood.