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Schools and an immigrant influx: What it takes to educate all childrenIn an election year where immigration is a top issue, how are public schools managing a sharp rise in students?
First LookIs it safety or censorship? USC cancels valedictorian speech over Israel-Hamas protests.The University of Southern California has canceled its valedictorian’s commencement speech. She says she was censored for being pro-Palestinian as Jewish groups alleged her bias. University officials argued they were motivated by public safety concerns.
First LookWest Virginia U cut majors and faculty. Students fought back – by forming a union.West Virginia University students have formed a student union to protest cuts to faculty and curricula. The university is facing a $45 million budget shortfall as it weathers enrollment declines.
FocusWith the help of community colleges, students in recovery find a fresh startCommunity colleges are increasingly embracing students who are recovering from substance use disorder, creating programs and tackling challenges like funding and staffing.
First Look‘Trauma-dumping’ or true to oneself? College applicants take on race in essays.The Supreme Court’s ruling on affirmative action left students of color uncertain how their race should figure into college essays. This year’s high school seniors had to forge new paths when it came to sharing aspects of personal identity.
Help wanted: Child care workers. Free housing provided.Child care in the U.S. is in crisis, with high prices for parents and low wages for child care providers. In Connecticut, one solution is to provide rent-free housing for those caring for small children.
He skipped a college education and didn’t regret itTrust in a college education is declining for one reason: It’s too expensive. One solution is lowering costs. But Cataldo Maria shows another way.
Why some top colleges are requiring the SAT againSoon standardized test scores will no longer be optional for admission at schools such as Yale, Dartmouth, and Brown. What’s behind this move?
In the wake of teen’s death, why LGBTQ+ Oklahomans say they stayWhen a transgender teen in Oklahoma died after being bullied, the culture wars ground into motion. But in talking with LGBTQ+ people in Oklahoma, a complicated picture emerges – of steep challenges but also of a sense of home worth fighting for.
FocusToo many California kids can’t read. Phonics alone may not be the fix.States are leaning into the “science of reading” to address a growing crisis in learning. But can the approach be effective if underlying issues like student hunger and absenteeism aren’t also addressed?
No more amateur hour: How Dartmouth ruling could change college sportsThe line between amateur and professional is increasingly blurred for college athletes. But what does a new ruling identifying basketball players as employees suggest about the need for compensation?
Should parents be responsible for child’s mass shooting? Jury says yes.For the first time, a U.S. jury found the parent of a school shooter criminally responsible for the murders their child committed.
A little schoolhouse fights to keep Mohawk language aliveAt the Akwesasne Freedom School, children learn from some the last remaining first-language speakers of Mohawk.
Student loans: How a new White House forgiveness plan worksThe Biden administration is forgiving the college debt of thousands of Americans, including nurses and firefighters. What does the latest plan entail?
AI in the classroom: Why some teachers are embracing itEducators are trying to balance concerns about artificial intelligence with how to prepare students for using it in the future. What does teaching look like when AI is part of the curriculum?
Comeback college: How Morris Brown kept its doors openAcross the U.S., the news has been about plummeting enrollment and small colleges shutting their doors. Here’s how one HBCU turned it all around.
Letter from Berkeley: Requiem for People’s ParkPeople’s Park – Berkeley’s iconic gathering spot, founded in the 1960s – sits on valuable real estate in the heart of the university town. Plans to develop on the site raise questions about public space and what’s best for a community.
Harvard president steps down: Why charges of plagiarism still stickClaudine Gay stepped down as president of Harvard Jan. 2. She and her defenders say her ouster was politically motivated. Critics say academic standards still matter.
What does a ‘bright kid’ look like? New York expands its gifted program.How can the U.S. make sure all students who are capable of advanced work are given that opportunity? Politicians and educators are leaning toward gifted programs that are more inclusive.
FocusSchooled in ‘social justice,’ more students flock to Palestinian causeA generational divide over Israel has roiled college campuses and led to the resignation of one Ivy League president. For many, views about the conflict reflect the context in which they came of age.
