education

In some states, versions of ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bills have been around for awhile

By Kate Sosin, The 19th

At least 20 states have introduced “Don’t Say Gay” laws this year. But in a handful of states, versions of the legislation have existed for decades.

WATCH: How student loan debt disproportionately hurts Black borrowers

By Casey Kuhn, Nicole Ellis, Hannah Grabenstein

Americans, in total, owe nearly $1.75 billion in student loan debt, with more than 44 million people owing, according to a 2020 NAACP report.

Tips for helping young people cope with news about Ukraine and Russia

By Frances Kai-Hwa Wang

As the Russian invasion of Ukraine plays out in real time across news and social media, many parents and teachers are looking for guidance about how to talk to their young people about the crisis in Ukraine and how they…

San Francisco recalls 3 city school board members

By Jocelyn Gecker, Associated Press

San Francisco residents have recalled three members of the city’s school board for what critics called misplaced priorities and putting progressive politics over the needs of children during the pandemic.

Quinta Brunson on the heart and humor that drives ‘Abbott Elementary’

By Gary Gerard Hamilton, Associated Press

The creator behind ABC's new comedy said there were two goals for her show: heart and humor. "I think when you put both of those things in a school, an elementary school — sorry, a public, underfunded elementary school —…

Biden administration says Florida education bill will ‘target and attack’ LGBTQ students

By Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press

The White House is slamming Florida Republicans over a proposal to ban discussions of sexual orientation or gender identity in the state's schools.

WATCH: How teens are redefining school life – a PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs special

By Elis Estrada

As students, teachers and parents across the U.S. seek to find some sense of normalcy or stability two years into a global pandemic, the PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs investigates how they are doing so in “Our New Normal: How…

World’s longest education lockdown ends as Uganda’s schools reopen

By Rodney Muhumuza, Associated Press

Uganda's schools reopened their gates to students on Monday, ending the longest school disruption due to the COVID-19 pandemic anywhere in the world.

‘You don’t teach prejudice by discussing its existence.’ How to talk to children about race and discrimination.

By Frances Kai-Hwa Wang

Preparing and protecting children from hate and racism can be important in the wake of major world events.

After Oxford High shooting, Michigan teachers ask: How do we keep going?

By Frances Kai-Hwa Wang

In interviews across the state, teachers told the PBS NewsHour they are tired, frustrated, and angry about continued gun violence in schools on top of pandemic challenges.