Apr 29 Why English learners see this mandatory exam as an 'unjust' barrier to graduation By Roby Chavez It’s testing time again for public school students in Louisiana. For many who did not learn English as a primary language, it’s also an anxiety-inducing reminder that a single test could impact their futures. Continue reading
Apr 28 Researchers unearth the painful history of a Native boarding school in Missouri By Gabrielle Hays In Missouri, nearly two centuries ago, the Jesuits forcibly moved six enslaved Black people to the St. Louis area to help build their forthcoming institutions. That same year, they also laid the groundwork for a “plan for “the civilization of… Continue reading
Apr 28 WATCH: Biden says he's taking a 'hard look' at student loan forgiveness By Chris Megerian, Associated Press President Joe Biden said he is considering forgiving some federal student debt, a step that would help him fulfill a campaign promise and provide relief to borrowers who took out thousands of dollars in loans to finance their higher education. Continue reading
Apr 27 WATCH: President Biden welcomes National and State Teachers of the Year to the White House By Will Weissert, Associated Press President Joe Biden congratulated the 2022 national teacher of the year on Wednesday by offering a deeply personal story saluting school leaders who helped him overcome a serious childhood stutter decades before he had White House aspirations. Continue reading
Apr 27 Why this professor no longer grades her students' work – and wishes she had stopped sooner By Elisabeth Gruner, The Conversation Evaluating student work and offering feedback doesn’t mean there has to be a grade. Continue reading
Apr 26 Watch 8:36 As colleges and universities drop admission tests, what's the impact on enrollment? By Hari Sreenivasan, Sarah Clune Hartman The SAT OR ACT standardized test score used to make or break college applications for high school seniors. But the pandemic turned that all on its head as nearly 80 percent of four-year colleges and universities went test-optional. Many schools… Continue watching
Apr 25 Tennessee governor signs transgender athlete ban in girls' sports By Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press Republican Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has signed legislation that will add harsh penalties against public schools that allow transgender athletes to participate in girls' sports. Continue reading
Apr 22 What medical treatments do transgender youth get? By Lindsey Tanner, Associated Press Transgender medical treatment for children and teens is under attack in many states, but it has been available for more than a decade and is endorsed by major medical associations. Continue reading
Apr 19 Watch 8:12 Fewer Black men are enrolling in community college. This state wants to change that By Stephanie Sy, Sarah Clune Hartman Even before the pandemic, higher education had an enrollment problem. The last few years have made it worse. That’s particularly true for community colleges, where enrollment dropped 13 percent since 2019. The number was 21 percent for Black men. As… Continue watching
Apr 19 Medical students seeking abortion training face nationwide restrictions By Lindsey Tanner, Associated Press For many U.S. medical students and residents seeking abortion training, options are scant and under threat. But doctors-in-training who plan to perform abortions say they are undeterred. Continue reading