Sep 30 How to talk to your kids about climate change By Nsikan Akpan Some kids are scared about global warming. A psychologist, a pediatrician and a school counselor give advice on how to talk about kids' climate anxiety. Continue reading
Sep 25 Why your toddler can’t learn from a screen By Jackie Mader, The Hechinger Report Toddlers often are unable to understand that the person on the screen is real, relevant and represents an actual adult, one researcher said. Continue reading
Sep 23 U.S. universities see decline in students from China By Michael Melia, Wilson Ring, Associated Press Several universities have reported drops of one-fifth or more this fall in the number of new students from China. Continue reading
Sep 18 Watch 2:47 How teens across the country are reacting to news of vaping dangers After reporting that a 40-year-old man died over the weekend due to vaping, the state of California is launching an ad campaign to warn against the dangers of the practice. Federal health officials are also urging people not to vape,… Continue watching
Sep 18 Watch 2:02 A special retirement message for Mr. Moe, a beloved Montana teacher Last week, several students from Big Sky High School in Missoula, Montana, wrote to the NewsHour to sing the praises of their beloved teacher Mark Moe, who announced he would be retiring. Moe shares the news summary with his classes… Continue watching
Sep 16 Why finding out how much a college costs is harder than it looks By Jon Marcus, The Hechinger Report The Trump administration is pushing to make college costs and outcomes more transparent, as an alternative to regulating institutions. But some of the data is inaccessible and inaccurate, and much is provided by colleges and universities with little independent oversight. Continue reading
Sep 14 AP Fact Check: Trump, Dems and their tale of 2 countries By Calvin Woodward, Hope Yen, Associated Press The country described by the Democrats running for president is mired in child poverty, riven with economic unfairness and broken in its approach to health care, crime and guns. The country presented by President Donald Trump is roaring and ascendant. Continue reading
Sep 13 Watch 9:43 Climate activist Greta Thunberg on the power of a movement By William Brangham Although more Americans than ever are worried about climate change, less than 40 percent expect to make “major sacrifices” to tackle the problem. But according to Greta Thunberg, a Swedish teenager and climate activist, drastic action is exactly what's needed… Continue watching
Sep 13 Watch 7:47 Admissions scandal highlights ‘disconnect’ between colleges’ message and action The college admissions scandal that engulfed several Hollywood figures this year has essentially delivered a public indictment of some elite institutions. It has also sparked a larger conversation about admissions, access and inequity throughout American higher education. Paul Tough has… Continue watching
Sep 12 Houston debate highlights importance of HBCUs in Democratic politics By Errin Haines, Associated Press Thursday's presidential debate wasn't just an opportunity for the leading Democratic candidates to make their case to voters. It was also a chance to highlight Texas Southern University and the role of historically black colleges and universities heading into 2020. Continue reading