When parents can’t find or afford child care, they can’t work. Ahead of the State of the Union, Democrats stressed how much the problem costs the U.S.
Author: Alia Wong, USA TODAY
Teacher shortages are still hurting schools. Could unconventional programs help?
From apprenticeships and grow-your-own programs to residencies, teachers are getting certified in nontraditional ways.But when does it become too easy?
Board shake-ups, threats to tenure and money: How conservatives are reshaping colleges
The prospective overhaul of New College of Florida’s board of trustees is the latest move in a larger campaign to crack down on critical race theory.
Native Hawaiian women too often go missing and face violence. A new federal policy may help.
President Biden has signed legislation updating the Violence Against Women Act, or VAWA, to help Hawaii’s indigenous women can access funding.
Overworked, underpaid? The toll of burnout is contributing to teacher shortages nationwide
Amid low compensation and high stress, teacher vacancies remain widespread and persistent in certain schools and subjects.
US students lost decades of progress in math, reading. Could this strategy be the solution?
High-dosage tutoring is a proven strategy for catching kids up, but it’s relatively uncommon. A research initiative wants to change that.
Affirmative action critics paint Asian Americans as the ‘model minority.’ Why that’s false.
The U.S. Supreme Court is poised to prohibit colleges from considering race when making admissions decisions.
Exclusive: Federal aid helped child care providers stay open. Now the help is wearing off
Thousands of centers permanently shut down since COVID hit. The ones that remain are struggling to pay their workers livable wages.
Schools banned books 2,532 times since 2021. It’s all part of a ‘full-fledged’ movement.
Dozens of “parents’ rights” groups, including a handful of national organizations with hundreds of local chapters, are helping to drive the challenges.
Exclusive: Education Secretary Miguel Cardona’s fall tour to include stops in swing states
As part of the annual back-to-school tradition, Miguel Cardona will visit more than a dozen cities to tout his priorities for the school year.