We need a general vocabulary across schools — not only in the valley or the state of Arizona, but the whole U.S. — so that students have a universal understanding of what to do if an emergency occurs. Continue reading →

The best journalists can do is try to scrub our inbred biases (we all have them) by asking more questions. All the time. Every time. This is nearly impossible to do if you have already decided you know the answer. Continue reading →

Completing important documents that state your wishes will protect your interests and spare loved ones from unnecessary conflict and stress. Continue reading →

Tonight on the program, we take a look at Iranian leaders’ reactions to the possible nuclear deal. Also: IMF chief Christine Lagarde talks with Judy Woodruff, Paul Solman takes a look at same-day delivery, U.S. and Cuba meet at a historic summit, designing Hawaii schools that keep balance safety and learning, and first-generation students face unique struggles at elite colleges. Continue reading →

In our news wrap Thursday, the NAACP called for a federal investigation of the North Charleston police force after officer Michael Slager shot an unarmed man as he ran away. Slager has been charged with murder. Also, the Associated Press reported that the number of veterans waiting 30 to 60 days for an appointment remains unchanged, while those waiting more than 90 days have nearly doubled. Continue reading →

The Supreme Leader of Iran said he neither supports nor opposes a nuclear deal, since the details have not yet been nailed down. Judy Woodruff talks to former State Department official Ray Takeyh and Alireza Nader of the RAND Corporation about what Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s comments mean for the negotiating outlook and whether Iran has a strategic interest in Yemen. Continue reading →

Future economic growth has been seriously affected by the scars of the financial crisis, says IMF head Christine Lagarde. But, she says, “the new mediocre” can be avoided with the right steps.Judy Woodruff interviews Lagarde about reforming the Greek economy, how aging countries can tap labor potential and China’s efforts to a create a bank to fund infrastructure in developing countries. Continue reading →