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AI goes to college: How new tech is driving majors and jobsAs artificial intelligence starts to transform the job market, college students are the first to feel it 鈥� and are adapting their coursework and career planning.
鈥榃e can鈥檛 not pay attention.鈥� Student scores hit new lows on nation鈥檚 report card.U.S. 12th graders鈥� reading and math scores fell to their lowest levels on record in 2024, according to the test dubbed 鈥渢he nation鈥檚 report card.鈥�
Cover StoryNo job, no degree? No problem. Las Vegas has answers for 鈥榙isconnected youth.鈥�A sizable number of young adults in the U.S. are not in school or employed. In Las Vegas, a coalition is working to reconnect 30,000 of them by 2030. Doing so could grow the Nevada economy by $17 billion.
What changes will Trump鈥檚 鈥楤ig Beautiful Bill鈥� bring for colleges and students?As classes get started on college campuses across the U.S., schools and students are absorbing the changes that the recent law will bring to everything from educational loans to taxes on endowments.
Minnesota shooting highlights risks to religious schools, amid push for more securityThe shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis was聽the third such tragedy involving a 海角大神 school in as many years.聽Security has long been top of mind at Jewish and Muslim schools; now there are growing efforts within 海角大神 school communities to fortify their institutions.
Room for a dorm? How a Boston neighborhood and college cope with a housing crisis.Boston鈥檚 housing crisis has college students and community members vying for space. As Northeastern University expands, both groups are asking, What makes a good neighbor?
FocusThe US used to be a haven for research. Now, scientists are packing their bags.A recent survey of U.S. professors found that 75% were looking for work outside the country. The result is an exodus that has not been seen since European scientists sought refuge on U.S. shores during the World War II era.
No free lunch? School districts work to feed students as meal debt soars.Student lunch debt has been rapidly increasing. Now, changes to SNAP and Medicaid could reduce automatic eligibility for free and reduced-price meals. How are schools responding to prevent hunger and save their budgets?
Back to school gears up: Will immigrant children be there?As the school year begins, Los Angeles and other school districts are adding bus routes and crisis managers to encourage the children of immigrants to come to class.
FocusHigh school is getting a workforce makeover in Indiana. A model for other states?A new diploma gives Indiana students the option to earn different 鈥渟eals鈥� depending on whether they want to go straight to work, serve in the military, or head to college. A major challenge: Finding a balance between workforce skills and academic preparedness.
The ExplainerHow intertwined are the federal government and US colleges?As colleges and the Trump administration battle over federal funding, more questions arise about the obligations around grants and other financial arrangements 鈥� and what鈥檚 at stake if those systems falter.
Credit for life experience? More colleges woo students with path to degrees.Colleges and universities are concerned about enrollment numbers. More campuses are finding ways for military veterans and people who鈥檝e been in the workforce to fast-track degrees.
New Texas law mandates Ten Commandments in public schools. Next stop, the courts.Texas now mandates the Ten Commandments be displayed in every public classroom. Supporters say the biblical strictures are foundational to understanding the law. Opponents say the new requirement violates the Constitution, prioritizing 海角大神ity over other religions.
Student data is key to learning. The best way to collect it is less clear.States are now more involved in tracking student data, but with the extent of a federal role increasingly less clear, the door is opening for talk of reform.聽
First LookTrump administration 鈥榤eddling鈥� prompts nearly all Fulbright board members to resignMost of the 13 Fulbright scholarship board members resigned over the Trump administration鈥檚 interference with the award selection procedure. Many selected award recipients were denied funding, while others are undergoing an unauthorized review process.
鈥楧id I do enough?鈥� College grads face a tough job market.It鈥檚 not the Great Recession, but with tariffs, hiring freezes, and the advent of artificial intelligence, the job market has college graduates wondering where they fit.
Students with disabilities are struggling. How one Nebraska district helps them succeed.Nebraska is a leader in the U.S. in terms of classroom inclusion for students with disabilities. What does that mean for their academic success?
First LookAs the US halts student visas, global universities roll out the welcome matDuring a critical period in the international student application process, the Trump administration has targeted foreign students and paused all new student visa interviews. Universities across Europe and Asia are taking action to attract new students.
A pivotal grade at a pivotal time: What is it like being an eighth grader today?Today鈥檚 eighth graders are shaped by pandemic learning and issues with student engagement that followed school shutdowns. What do they have to say about their education 鈥� and how it looks moving forward?
Student loan borrowers face turmoil, as collection push beginsThe federal government could soon garnish wages or seize tax refunds of delinquent student loan borrowers. At the same time, Education Department staff cuts, reduced repayment options, and administrative slowdowns are causing confusion.