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Online Classes Cut Costs, But Do They Dilute Brands?

The University of Virginia may have settled its most urgent controversy by reinstating President Teresa Sullivan after initially forcing her out. But still unresolved is one issue underlying her...

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When Hyphen Boy Meets Hyphen Girl, Names Pile Up

Those born at the height of the name-hyphenating craze will be the first to tell you — having two last names can be more trouble than it's worth. There's the perennial confusion at school and at the...

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To Prevent A Tragedy, How Much Can A School Do?

A Colorado judge on Thursday will consider whether to lift the gag order in the case of James Holmes, 24, who's accused of killing 12 and wounding dozens more at a movie theater last month.NPR and...

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The Law — And Reality — Of Gun Access

Timothy Courtois' family had been worried about him for weeks. They repeatedly told police in Biddeford, Maine, that the 49-year-old was off his meds for bipolar disorder. And police were also told he...

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Ann Romney Adds Fire, Faith To Husband's Campaign

If you want to see how much Mitt and Ann Romney consider themselves a team, check out his official portrait at the Massachusetts Statehouse. He's the first governor to request that an image of his wife...

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In Chicago, 'Perfect Storm' Led To Teachers' Strike

It was a major accomplishment in Chicago that teachers who used to walk out frequently had, for the past 25 years, managed to avoid a strike. But it's not surprising, many experts say, that things...

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Teacher Evaluation Dispute Echoes Beyond Chicago

One of the primary issues at the heart of the the Chicago teachers' strike is whether student test scores should be used to evaluate teachers and determine their pay. Mayor Rahm Emanuel is pushing that...

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As Colleges Retool Aid, Can Entry Stay Need-Blind?

With money coming in more slowly than the financial aid given out, schools say they are nearing the breaking point, and even the most selective elite universities are rethinking their generosity."It...

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Massachusetts Freshman Brings Kennedys Back To Capitol Hill

Last year marked the first time in more than six decades that there was no Kennedy in elected office in the nation's capital.But that gap ends this week with the inauguration of Rep.-elect Joseph...

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Colleges Try To Curtail Flu Risk For Students

As college students return to class from winter break this week, campuses around the nation are bracing for the possibility of a flu outbreak.Colleges in Boston are especially worried after the mayor's...

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Markey, Gomez Vie For John Kerry's Senate Seat

Veteran Democratic Rep. Ed Markey, who has been in office for 36 years, and novice Republican Gabriel Gomez will face off in the race to become the next U.S. senator from Massachusetts. They won their...

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Victims' Relatives To Face Whitey Bulger At Sentencing Hearing

It's the moment many victims of former Boston mob boss James "Whitey" Bulger have been waiting decades for: In federal court in Boston, relatives of those killed by Bulger will face the former gangster...

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Newtown Parents Seek A Clearer Window Into Violent Behavior

The shooting in Newtown, Conn., last December has left families of the 26 victims, most of them children, struggling to heal in different ways.Jeremy Richman and Jennifer Hensel are one such family....

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A Grieving Newtown Mother's Motto: 'Love Wins'

As much as Dec. 14 will forever be a day of unfathomable grief for Nelba Márquez-Greene, Dec. 13 will be one of unending gratitude."I will never forget that day," she says.On that day, Márquez-Greene...

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A Year After Bombings, Some Say 'Boston Strong' Has Gone Overboard

The phrase Boston Strong emerged almost immediately after last year's marathon bombings as an unofficial motto of a city responding to tragedy. But now some are wondering whether the slogan is being...

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After Losing A Leg, Woman Walks On Her Own — In 4-Inch Heels

Returning to watch the Boston Marathon was never a question for Heather Abbott. After losing her leg in the bombing last year, watching the race is just one item on a long list of things she did before...

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When College Sexual Assault Panels Fall Short, And When They Help

Thursday, the federal government sent a message that it's taking sexual harassment on college campuses seriously. Education officials released the names of 55 schools facing investigation for their...

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High Court Ruling Sends Abortion Clinics Scrambling To Adjust

Transcript AUDIE CORNISH, HOST: Let's go now to Massachusetts where staffs at abortion clinics are scrambling to adjust their plans after that ruling. From Boston, NPR's Tovia Smith reports.TOVIA...

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For Most Kids, Nice Finishes Last

A new study holds up a mirror to America's parents. A researcher at Harvard surveyed 10,000 middle and high school students in 33 different schools around the nation about what they thought their folks...

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After Abortion Ruling, Mass. Pushes To Replace Buffer Zone Law

Just three weeks after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a Massachusetts law that created a 35-foot buffer zone around clinics that perform abortions, lawmakers there are rushing through a...

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Boston Bombing Suspect's Friend Is Convicted On Obstruction Charges

Transcript ROBERT SIEGEL, HOST: In Boston today, a friend of the Marathon Bombing suspect was found guilty. He was charged with conspiracy and obstruction of justice. The man is 20 years-old, a college...

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New Bill Aims To Hold Colleges Accountable For Campus Sex Crimes

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How Campus Sexual Assaults Came To Command New Attention

Call it a sign of the times that right along with required writing core courses, incoming freshmen at most schools this fall will also face a mandatory crash course on the subject of sexual assault.At...

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Some Accused Of Sexual Assault On Campus Say System Works Against Them

After years of criticism for being too lax on campus sexual assault, some colleges and universities are coming under fire from students who say the current crackdown on perpetrators has gone too...

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Harvard Law Professors Say New Sexual Assault Policy Is One-Sided

Just a few months after Harvard University announced a new, tougher policy against campus sexual assault, a group of Harvard law professors is blasting the rules as unfair.Harvard announced its new...

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To Tackle Sexual Assault Cases, Colleges Enlist Investigators-For-Hire

As colleges continue to scramble under federal pressure to overhaul how they handle cases of sexual assault, the list of schools under investigation for botching cases continues to grow.That's left...

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Colleges Straddle Line Between Assault Prevention And Victim-Blaming

As efforts increase around the nation to combat campus sexual assault, one aspect of prevention seems to confound schools the most: how to warn students about staying safe — without sounding like...

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Skating Out Classroom Stress As A 'Derby Dame'

The NPR Ed team is discovering what teachers do when they're not teaching. Pilot? Artist? Bartender? Explore our Secret Lives of Teachers series.Every fall, on the first day of school, Nina Park greets...

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Jury Selection To Begin Monday In Boston Marathon Bombing Trial

The search begins Monday for the jurors who will decide the fate of the surviving Boston Marathon bombing suspect, Dzhokhar Tsarnaev. It was the deadliest act of terrorism in the U.S. since the Sept....

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Potential Jurors Screened For Boston Marathon Bombing Trial

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