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He sought asylum. She was seeking to help. Friday, he graduated from law school.At a time of increasing news avoidance by people who feel depressed by conflicts and calamities, news engagement can have the potential to do something very different: inspire and transform lives.
Cover StoryA 鈥榩erfect storm鈥� could change America鈥檚 public schools for years to comeFewer students and higher costs mean school districts are considering everything from mass layoffs to widespread school closures. How can tough decisions be made while protecting a community鈥檚 sense of common good?
First LookMajority of AAPI adults support teaching history of racism in schools, new poll findsAccording to a recent poll, 7 in 10 AAPI adults approve of K-12 public schools teaching about the history of slavery, racism, and segregation.聽AAPI adults are slightly less likely than the general public to say they have voted in a local school board election.
Their financial aid was in limbo. What did these students decide about college?Problems with a federal financial aid application have impacted college decisions. Faced with uncertainty around costs, how are members of the class of 2024 deciding what to do next?
More companies embrace on-site child care. What that means for working parents.As access to child care evades many parents, employers are trying to fill the void. Despite its convenience and benefits, is on-site child care a short-term fix or an integral solution?聽
CommentaryBrown v. Board of Education at 70: Promise for students, but still work to be doneOn the 70th anniversary of the Brown v. Board of Education decision, our commentator weighs the promise that decision still offers for students against the realities of what their schools look like today.聽聽
The ExplainerFAFSA 鈥榯rain wreck鈥� rollout makes it harder to get to college. What went wrong?The new FAFSA application will, eventually, be easier. But the current process for federal student aid has stymied applicants, especially those from nontraditional homes.聽
Why states are stepping in to help parents with child care costsStates are taking action to reduce child care costs for families.聽Their solutions offer a path for keeping parents in the workforce 鈥� and helping local economies.聽
College class of 2024: Shaped by crisis, seeking communityFrom pandemic to protests, these college seniors have faced unusual challenges. Many long for community 鈥� and have learned something about building it.
First LookColumbia Law grads lost commencement. And clerkships, as judges boycott alums.Federal clerkships are prestigious and hard to secure positions for many law school graduates. But those few spots may diminish even further for Columbia Law graduates after some conservative judges announced a boycott on hiring them.
Teacher apprentice programs are growing. Nevada offers a model.One obstacle keeping people from careers in teaching is the cost of training. Enter apprenticeship programs.
First LookTeachers at a Florida school were burned out. Then they were given the freedom to be creative.A Florida high school in Boca Raton is experimenting with letting teachers design their own curriculums and courses. Inspired by the creativity of faculty, students are designing apps and diving head first into experiential education.
First LookHundreds arrested in New York as conflicts escalate over campus Gaza protestsCounter-protesters and law enforcement drove violent altercations at pro-Palestinian campus demonstrations across the U.S. Clashes broke out at UCLA, and NYPD officers arrested about 300 demonstrators at Columbia University and City College.
These cities raised taxes 鈥撀爁or child care. How it鈥檚 changing parents鈥� lives.Local governments are stepping in to assist parents facing child care hurdles. How are these efforts, funded by voters, changing the landscape?聽
CommentaryMillions of adults need help reading. Why the US needs to change course.As the U.S. considers how to improve reading instruction for young students, it shouldn't forget grown-ups, our commentator says. How could their hopes be better addressed?
To combat racism and antisemitism, John Eaves empowers college studentsA former Georgia politician, who is Black and Jewish, saw an opportunity to bring students from both those groups together. His approach offers a timely model for civil discourse on campus.聽聽
First LookAs graduation approaches, colleges struggle to balance free speech and safetyProtests over the Israel-Hamas war are shadowing聽U.S. colleges鈥� and universities鈥� preparations for graduation ceremonies. The institutions face the responsibility to keep students safe while still honoring their free speech rights.
Columbia鈥檚 president called the police. Students say they don鈥檛 know who to trust.Protests against the war in Gaza have led to a breakdown of trust on an Ivy League campus. What lessons does Columbia hold for campuses nationwide?
The US child care system is in crisis. It鈥檚 hardest on moms without degrees.Women have reached historic highs in the workforce. But the gap is growing for one group, and lack of affordable child care is to blame. The Education Reporting Collaborative kicks off its series, 鈥淔ixing the Child Care Crisis.鈥澛�
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?
