Politics Jul 01 Trump's actions signal a move toward institutionalizing people with disabilities, advocates warn By Annie Ma, Associated Press
Education Jun 29 Watch 5:52 Required Bible stories for Texas students challenge separation of church and state Passages from the Bible will now become required reading for public school students in Texas. The Republican-controlled state board of education approved the mandatory reading list on Friday, the first of its kind in the country. William Brangham discussed the… By William Brangham, Jackson Hudgins
Nation Jun 29 UC Berkeley establishing Nancy Pelosi Institute dedicated to addressing democracy's challenges Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the University of California, Berkeley, are partnering to form a new nonpartisan academic institute they say will be dedicated to strengthening democracy. By Kevin Freking, Associated Press
Nation Jun 26 Watch 6:05 Why more school districts are limiting screen time for students The nation’s second-largest school district imposed strict new limits on screen time for its roughly 400,000 students. The Los Angeles Unified School District policy is the latest example of a growing backlash against technology in classrooms nationwide. William Brangham discussed… By William Brangham, Jackson Hudgins
Nation Jun 23 Watch 6:52 How the federal student loan changes could impact borrowers Federal student loans will undergo significant changes starting July 1. These changes will not only restructure the loan system, but also the repayment options for millions of borrowers. Some might see higher monthly payments, others will have to deal with… By Stephanie Sy, Karina Cuevas
Jun 17 Indiana becomes the latest state to receive flexibility from Trump on federal education spending By Annie Ma, Associated Press The Trump administration is giving Indiana more flexibility over how it decides to spend its federal grant money, the third state to receive such exemptions from the Education Department as it seeks to “return education to the states.”… Continue reading
Jun 16 Trump moves special education and civil rights oversight out of Education Department By Annie Ma, Associated Press President Donald Trump’s administration is further dismantling the Department of Education, moving oversight of special education and civil rights to other agencies. Continue reading
May 25 Watch 6:31 Mina Kimes on the 'big game feel' of the Scripps National Spelling Bee By Amna Nawaz, Ryan Connelly Holmes The Scripps National Spelling Bee begins Tuesday in Washington, D.C., bringing together 247 finalists from all 50 states. These spellers emerged from millions of competitors across the nation who dream that this moment from last year may be theirs: This… Continue watching
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
May 20 Democratic-led states challenge the Trump administration's new caps on federal student loans By Annie Ma, Associated Press A coalition of Democratic-led states is challenging the Trump administration's recent caps on federal student loans, arguing the limits will make it harder for students pursuing certain healthcare degrees to attain the necessary training and education. Continue reading