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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?
First LookIs it safety or censorship? USC cancels valedictorian speech over Israel-Hamas protests.The University of Southern California has canceled its valedictorian鈥檚 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 鈥� 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.聽
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.聽
First Look鈥楾rauma-dumping鈥� or true to oneself? College applicants take on race in essays.The Supreme Court鈥檚 ruling on affirmative action left students of color uncertain how their race should figure into college essays. This year鈥檚 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鈥檛 regret itTrust in a college education is declining for one reason: It鈥檚 too expensive. One solution is lowering costs. But Cataldo Maria shows another way.聽 聽
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鈥檚 behind this move?
In the wake of teen鈥檚 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 鈥� of steep challenges but also of a sense of home worth fighting for.
