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
Sep 12 Democratic candidates debate fixes for U.S. education By Associated Press Several candidates, including Pete Buttigieg, Kamala Harris and Elizabeth Warren, advocated for raising teacher salaries. Continue reading
Sep 06 The Magic School Bus is back -- and it's tackling evolution By Elizabeth Flock Studying evolution “makes you aware that life is fragile," and that maybe you don’t want to help cause extinction, says the illustrator of the iconic kids’ series. Continue reading
Sep 05 The hotter the planet grows, the less children are learning By Nsikan Akpan Every 1-degree-Fahrenheit increase in average temperature reduces student learning by 1 percent, a study finds. Continue reading