Education Apr 17 USC cancels speech by valedictorian who expressed support for Palestinians, cites safety concerns By John Antczak, Julie Watson, Associated Press
Nation Apr 10 Iowa puts $1 million toward summer meal sites, still faces criticism for rejecting federal funds The state is allocating $900,000 to schools and nonprofit organizations that participate in certain federal programs designed to serve summer meals and snacks in counties where at least 50 percent of children are eligible for free or reduced-price meals. By Hannah Fingerhut, Associated Press
Education Apr 04 In St. Louis, a historic teacher pay hike, and bigger questions about the future After one Missouri district approved a new contract with historic raises, teachers across the state say more must be done to keep up with the costs of inflation as many continue to work second jobs to make ends meet. By Gabrielle Hays
Nation Apr 04 Michigan lawmakers are considering a state-level MENA category. Here’s what that would mean Two state bills would work in tandem with new federal guidelines for collecting race and ethnicity data for people with origins in the Middle East or North Africa (MENA). Advocates say it's a long overdue change that would better serve… By Frances Kai-Hwa Wang
Education Apr 02 College will cost up to $95,000 this fall. Schools say financial aid can numb sticker shock As more than 2 million graduating high school students from across the United States finalize their decisions on what college to attend this fall, many are facing jaw-dropping costs — in some cases, as much as $95,000. By Nick Perry, Associated Press
Mar 28 Schools in the path of April’s solar eclipse prepare for a natural teaching moment By Carolyn Thompson, Associated Press Some schools in or near the path of totality also are organizing group viewings for students to experience the awe of daytime darkness and learn about the astronomy behind it together. Continue reading
Mar 18 Brief But Spectacular: Future of Education By Yasmeen Sami Alamiri A collection of stories about the changing landscape of education in America. View the full series. Continue reading
Mar 15 Supreme Court declines to intervene in a dispute over drag shows at a public university in Texas By Associated Press The high court had previously refused to allow Florida to enforce its law targeting drag shows, while lower federal courts in a Montana, Tennessee and Texas blocked state bans from being implemented. Continue reading
Mar 12 Watch 3:53 Student Reporting Labs speaks with the U.S. surgeon general on youth mental health By Briget Ganske, Jaylah Moore-Ross The new season of PBS NewsHour’s Student Reporting Labs podcast “On Our Minds” is underway. In this episode of the series that focuses on mental health challenges among young people, Bree Campbell and James Kim speak with U.S. Surgeon General… Continue watching
Mar 12 NAACP urges student-athletes to reconsider Florida colleges after state eliminates DEI programs By Mark Long, Associated Press The NAACP sent a letter to NCAA President Charlie Baker as well as current and prospective student-athletes. It was in response to the University of Florida and other state schools that have eliminated their diversity, equity and inclusion programs. Continue reading