Education Mar 21 Inclusive wellness center is an oasis for a neighborhood left behind By PBS News Hour
Education Mar 14 Watch 6:38 Are school vouchers good for education? That debate is playing out in Indiana Indiana is one of nearly 30 states that offer vouchers or similar programs with the goal of allowing parents to use public funds for private schooling. When the state launched the program, it was designed for low-income students. But enrollment… By PBS News Hour
Education Mar 07 Watch 7:12 High quality child care gives military families peace of mind Child care for U.S. military families is among the best in the country and is significantly less expensive than the average civilian care. Special correspondent Kavitha Cardoza of Education Week traveled to Camp Lejeune in North Carolina to see how… By PBS News Hour
Education Feb 28 Watch 6:09 This New Mexico school welcomes families who live across the border As anxiety increases within the immigrant community over stepped-up enforcement along the U.S.-Mexican border, one small bi-national community in New Mexico is working hard to keep families connected through education and schooling. Special correspondent Simon Thompson reports from public media’s… By PBS News Hour
Education Feb 07 Watch 8:36 How Betsy DeVos could reshape national education policy The Senate confirmed Betsy DeVos as as education secretary Tuesday, but not without significant political division and an outpouring of public opposition. Audie Cornish talks with Lisa Desjardins about the confirmation battle that DeVos faced, then discusses what her confirmation… By PBS News Hour
Jan 24 Watch 6:08 School district tries making its police ‘more guardian than warrior’ By PBS News Hour Since the 1999 shooting at Columbine High School, there's been an increased police presence at schools. But that presence has also sparked concerns. According to a recent analysis, black students are more likely to be arrested on campus than their… Continue watching
Jan 17 Watch 9:30 What will Betsy DeVos’ focus on school choice mean for public education? By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Jan 10 Watch 7:50 Struggling schools benefit from adding arts to learning By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Jan 04 Watch 11:07 What will be Obama’s lasting education legacy? By PBS News Hour President Obama and his former education secretary Arne Duncan exercised more power and influence over education policy than many predecessors. The administration placed a focus on testing, trying it to federal funding. In higher education, he emphasized the importance of… Continue watching
Dec 20 Watch 6:31 After Flint’s lead crisis, the ‘most important medication’ for kids is education By PBS News Hour There is a well-established link between lead exposure and learning disabilities, but early childhood education has been shown to counteract the effects. In Flint, Michigan, where the youngest residents have been the most vulnerable to lead poisoning, the city has… Continue watching