Education Mar 12 Biden's SAVE plan for student loans is officially dead. Here's what experts suggest now By Hannah Grabenstein
Education Mar 10 The pandemic disrupted young children's early schooling. Their reading scores are still behind The data suggest the slump in academic performance is not rooted only in instructional disruption, but that broader societal shifts might be at play. By Moriah Balingit, Associated Press
Education Mar 03 How to fight AI slop, according to Hany Farid Pioneering digital forensic expert Hany Farid talks with Amna Nawaz about the dangers of artificial intelligence being deployed irresponsibly, why social media companies prioritize engagement over authenticity and how to sift through what’s real and what’s not. By Amna Nawaz
Education Feb 24 Justice Department sues UCLA, alleging school failed to protect Jewish employees from hostility The lawsuit, filed Tuesday in California, is the latest escalation in the Trump administration’s campaign to punish top universities that it says have been soft on antisemitism. By Collin Binkley, Jocelyn Gecker, Associated Press
Nation Feb 24 Michael Harriot on this moment for Black history This Black History Month, award-winning journalist and writer Michael Harriot speaks with Geoff Bennett about his best-selling book, “Black AF History,” and what we can learn from Black history today. By Geoff Bennett
Feb 18 Watch 8:12 Minnesota schools and students struggle with fallout of immigration crackdown By Fred de Sam Lazaro, Sam Lane Last week, White House border czar Tom Homan announced the end of the sweeping immigration crackdown in Minnesota. Despite some signs of a slowdown, parts of the state continue to see a presence of federal agents. Beleaguered Twin Cities communities… Continue watching
Feb 11 9 are killed in mass shooting at a school and home in remote British Columbia By Jim Morris, Rob Gillies, Associated Press A woman who police believed was the shooter was found dead, apparently from a self-inflicted wound, police said. The motive remained unclear. Continue reading
Feb 10 In sports, politics can't be pushed under the table, James Brown says By Amna Nawaz Legendary sportscaster James Brown speaks to Amna Nawaz about his childhood, his faith and how he uses his platform to encourage the NFL community to confront controversial issues. Continue reading
Feb 09 San Francisco teachers strike over wages, health benefits and student resources By Olga R. Rodriguez, Associated Press The San Francisco Unified School District closed all 120 of its schools Monday and offered independent study to some of the district’s 50,000 students. Continue reading
Feb 04 Major changes to student loan borrowing and repayment are coming. Here's what to know By Hannah Grabenstein “If you don’t understand it, that’s not your fault. It’s just phenomenally complicated,” says Winston Berkman-Breen, legal director at Protect Borrowers. Continue reading