Nation Feb 27 Student reporters highlight the struggles and triumphs of ‘New Americans’ In "New Americans," more than 30 videos highlight the struggles and triumphs of recent arrivals to the U.S. and their families.
Education Jul 29 How did first-time voters see this year’s conventions? The Student Reporting Labs team covered the Republican and Democratic National Conventions, exploring each host city to find a diverse range of youth perspectives on this year’s presidential race.
Science Apr 13 Future scientists showcase their discoveries at White House Science Fair President Barack Obama welcomed innovative teens from around the country to the White House Wednesday for the 6th and final White House Science Fair of his administration.
Education Jan 22 California student reporters team with PBS SoCal for ‘Wi-Fi on wheels’ story When Student Reporting Labs approached teacher Bernadine Judson about collaborating on a story that would eventually air on PBS NewsHour’s national broadcast, she did not hesitate to say “yes.”…
Politics Jan 12 Obama: ‘We’ve got to accelerate the transition away from old, dirtier energy’ To address climate change and the increased demand for better energy technology, President Barack Obama, in his final State of the Union address, promised to invest in clean energy sources and rethink the nation's approach to coal and oil.
Politics Jan 12 Obama: ‘We have to make college affordable for every American’ Calling December's bipartisan reform of No Child Left Behind an "important step" in better preparing American students for the workforce, President Barack Obama said he will push for more college affordability in his final year in office.
Nation Oct 03 American Graduate Day 2015 celebrates efforts to build student success Tune in Saturday as PBS celebrates individuals and organizations working to help students reach the goal of high school graduation.
Science May 19 Astronomer’s ‘boys with toys’ remark inspires #GirlsWithToys response A male astronomer's offhand comment during an interview prompted a social media outcry over the weekend when female scientists around the world took to Twitter using the hashtag #GirlsWithToys.
Health Feb 19 Common procedure at Los Angeles hospital may have exposed 179 patients to lethal ‘superbug’ A “superbug” has killed two people and infected at least five more at UCLA’s Ronald Reagan Medical Center, where hospital officials fear as many as 179 others also may have been exposed to the drug-resistant strain.
World Feb 04 Modern day pagans plan to build Iceland’s first Norse temple in 1,000 years While they may not be going as far as animal sacrifice and Viking burials, members of a neo-pagan church in Iceland have resurrected some of the old ways in recent decades and now plan to build the nation’s first Norse…