Education May 28 Trump cuts to Education Department grants will cost students opportunities, educators and former employees say By Laura Santhanam
Education Mar 16 SAT and ACT college tests canceled because of virus fears The decisions add to student stress about the college admission process. By Jeff Amy, Associated Press
Education Jul 02 Watch 8:48 Would eliminating this standardized test increase racial equity in elite NYC schools? New York City’s elite public high schools are being scrutinized for their admissions practices, which are yielding disproportionately low populations of black and Latino students. In response, the mayor and school chancellor want to eliminate a standardized test critics say… By Hari Sreenivasan, Laura Fong
Education Mar 19 Watch 8:32 How high school students feel about college admissions scandal Outrage has swirled since federal prosecutors charged 50 people, including CEOs and high-profile celebrities, in an intricate scheme to secure college admission for their children through extensive cheating and bribery. High school students share their perspectives on the scandal and…
Education Dec 07 These states are helping former foster youth navigate college At a time when many parents help their children navigate every twist and turn of their academic lives, former and current foster youth have a particularly difficult path. If they don’t have a parental figure to guide them, they’re often… By Teresa Wiltz, Stateline
Jun 07 Did you leave college before earning your degree? The NewsHour wants to hear from you By Laura Santhanam Millions of college students are enrolled in U.S. colleges and universities, but many won't finish their degrees. The NewsHour wants to know what stands between students and achievement and what higher education officials can do to remove those obstacles. Continue reading
Feb 18 Do ACT and SAT scores really matter? New study says they shouldn’t By Sarah Sheffer Remember fretting about your ACT and SAT scores? A new study argues that it's only a number and not a reliable predictor for college success. Continue reading
Jun 24 Watch What Does the Supreme Court Decision Mean for Affirmative Action’s Future? What Does the Supreme Court Decision Mean for Affirmative Action's Future?… Continue watching