Jun 10 Teens' reading and math scores have stagnated, U.S. test results show By Annie Ma, Sharon Lurye, Associated Press Younger students have regained ground academically after the pandemic's disruptions while older students' test scores continue to stagnate, according to the latest testing data released Wednesday by the federal government. Continue reading
Jun 04 Watch 8:35 College graduates begin their job search in a world being transformed by AI By Ali Rogin, Azhar Merchant We are in commencement season, when graduates look back on their accomplishments and look ahead to their future ambitions. But shifts in the economy and the anxiety around it are changing how this generation sees their prospects. Ali Rogin speaks… Continue watching
Jun 03 Watch 3:27 Noteworthy speeches from recent college graduations By Bridget Craig, Amalia Huot-Marchand College seniors have been donning their cap and gowns to mark the end of one chapter and the beginning of another. They’re facing a daunting future, with a rapidly transforming job market thanks to artificial intelligence, global unrest and more. Continue watching
Jun 02 Watch 8:22 Trump's mass deportation campaign takes a toll on college students By Fred de Sam Lazaro, Sam Lane, Simeon Lancaster For years, researchers and advocates have documented the barriers students from immigrant families face when pursuing higher education. But the Trump administration’s mass deportation campaign has introduced new challenges and fears, even for many immigrants who are legally in the… Continue watching
May 29 Shrey Parikh bounces back, battles nerves and dominates spell-off to win the National Spelling Bee By Ben Nuckols, Associated Press His final tally: 32 words spelled correctly in 90 seconds, a record for the shootout-style finish that was first used in 2022. Continue reading
May 28 Many spelling bee contenders pursue mastery. For a few, it's more about memorization By Ben Nuckols, Associated Press The opposing strategies of Scripps National Spelling Bee finalists have revived a long-running if good-natured debate in spelling circles: Which is more important, mastery of languages or rote memorization?… Continue reading
May 28 WATCH: Conan O'Brien delivers Harvard commencement address By Michael Casey, Associated Press Comedian and television host Conan O’Brien entertained Harvard University graduates at their commencement Thursday, mixing offbeat humor and political jokes with more reflective commentary about empathy and humility at a time when the Ivy League school is in the Trump… Continue reading
May 26 Watch 7:20 How schools are using AI and VR to train the next generation of nurses By Ali Rogin, Diane Lincoln Estes There's real concern about the growing prevalence of the use of artificial intelligence and other technologies in higher education. But some schools have found benefits as well. In the case of nursing programs, more and more are integrating immersive technologies… Continue watching
May 26 Dave Chapelle on Trump and other top moments from Settle In By Amna Nawaz, Geoff Bennett Settle In is going on a brief summer break. We’re gearing up to return later this summer with more of the candid interviews you’ve come to enjoy. Until then, here are five of our favorite moments from Settle In so… Continue reading
May 22 Watch 8:19 What's behind the decade-long 'learning recession' for American students By William Brangham, Courtney Norris As the school year is coming to a close, a new analysis shines another harsh spotlight on what’s being called a “learning recession” for American students. It's a problem that started long before the pandemic, according to the latest National… Continue watching