Sep 10 Watch 6:19 Why millions of students are chronically absent from schools in the U.S. By Ali Rogin, Kaisha Young At the height of the pandemic, school closures disrupted many students’ lives. In 2022, nearly 16 million students across the U.S. were chronically absent, double the pre-pandemic truancy rate, according to a new Stanford University analysis. To learn more, Ali… Continue watching
Sep 06 How gardens enable refugees and immigrants to put down roots in new communities By Frances Kai-Hwa Wang Gardening and community gardens can help immigrant and refugee communities supplement their pantries by growing their own culturally appropriate food that isn’t readily found in grocery stores while maintaining a connection with their homeland across generations. Two community garden projects… Continue reading
Sep 02 Watch 8:39 Shooting sports are exploding in popularity among young people. Here's why By Megan Thompson Every year, millions of Americans use guns recreationally, not only for hunting, but also for target sports like skeet and trapshooting. A growing number of young people are participating in shooting sports, a trend that is raising concerns for some. Continue watching
Aug 28 Faculty member fatally shot in University of North Carolina science building By Hannah Schoenbaum, Associated Press Students and faculty at the flagship campus barricaded themselves in dorm rooms, offices and classrooms for hours until a lockdown was lifted. The school had warned students to seek shelter indoors and avoid windows. Continue reading
Aug 28 California sues district that requires parents be notified if their kids change their gender or pronouns By Amy Taxin, Associated Press, Sophie Austin, Associated Press/Report for America The district is one of several in Southern California that have adopted similar policies. Bonta says it amounts to "forced outing" transgender students and violates their civil rights and the state constitution. Continue reading
Aug 28 Bidens drop by a D.C. middle school math class to welcome back students By Chris Megerian, Associated Press The Bidens went to Eliot-Hine Middle School, located east of the U.S. Capitol, to mark the District of Columbia's first day of school for the 2023-24 year. Continue reading
Aug 26 Watch 6:17 Why unpaid internships still exist despite hardships for young workers By John Yang, Andrew Corkery Internships can give a leg up to students starting their careers. According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers, more than half of internships lead to full-time jobs. But 47 percent of U.S. interns were unpaid in 2022, creating… Continue watching
Aug 23 New Jersey schools to offer free menstrual products for students grade 6 through 12 By Associated Press New Jersey will require school districts to offer free menstrual products for grades six through 12 under a new law Gov. Phil Murphy has signed. Continue reading
Aug 21 School choice advocacy groups hammer away at Kentucky's Democratic governor in campaign ads By Bruce Schreiner, Associated Press While Republican Daniel Cameron has downplayed his support for charter schools and vouchers in his education plans, school choice advocates have pumped millions into ads attacking his opponent, Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear. Continue reading
Aug 21 After leaving prison, returning citizens find new ground on this Michigan farm By Frances Kai-Hwa Wang We the People Opportunity Farm is a nonprofit organization and organic farm changing the soil in people’s lives and reducing recidivism one seed at a time in in Ypsilanti Township, Michigan. Continue reading