Nov 30 Watch 3:52 Newark Youth Court gives juvenile offenders a jury of their peers By Student Reporting Labs How should efforts to implement criminal justice reform handle minor offenses committed by juveniles? Officials in Newark, New Jersey, are trying a new approach: municipal courts, public schools and police have aligned to develop an alternative sentencing program for teenagers:… Continue watching
Nov 29 Watch 4:53 How technological innovation could amplify income inequality By Paul Solman Technological advancement often brings the promise of increased efficiency in the workplace. But it also means apprehension about humans potentially being replaced by automation and artificial intelligence. In a new series, "The Future of Work," Paul Solman explores the concept… Continue watching
Nov 16 Manufacturers say their worker shortage is getting worse. Here’s why By Gretchen Frazee The National Association of Manufacturers warns 2.4 million manufacturing jobs could go unfilled by 2028, but some economists say the situation is not as dire as it seems. Continue reading
Oct 18 From entry-level to executive, today’s jobs demand digital literacy By Benjamin Herold, Education Week At one health industry company, digital literacy skills are needed across the board. Continue reading
Sep 24 Why the ‘gig’ economy may not be the future of work By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press Most Americans who earn income through online platforms do so for only a few months each year, according to a study by JPMorgan Chase. Continue reading
Aug 09 Watch 7:14 The U.S. needs more home care workers. Is this the solution? America's home care shortage is critical, and growing. The industry's shortage seems to be driven by low wages, few benefits and a lack of respect for workers, 90 percent of whom are women. Would giving them more responsibilities and more… Continue watching
Aug 07 Watch 3:31 This teen-led food co-op is harvesting a healthier future In many urban areas across the country, the lack of access to fresh fruits and vegetables is a common problem. As part of the PBS NewsHour’s Student Reporting Labs, Kevin Broome reports that a cooperative of high school students in… Continue watching
Aug 01 Watch 3:12 For these students, boat building is a vessel for healing By Student Reporting Labs In our NewsHour Shares, a unique program that teaches urban youth how to build boats also grows their communication skills and self-confidence. As part of our Student Reporting Labs, Anthony Rivera of the U School in Philadelphia reports. Continue watching
Jul 26 Watch 8:27 Why does one of the most needed jobs pay so poorly? By Paul Solman With about 10,000 baby boomers retiring every single day, home care is one of the fastest growing, most needed occupations in America. But there's a problem: The current median pay is just $10.49 per hour. Economics correspondent Paul Solman reports… Continue watching
May 30 Watch 3:36 In this flood-prone community, youth learn climate change resilience In our NewsHour Shares moment of the day, a Virginia environmental conservation organization is teaching local school children strategies to live with rising waters. From the NewsHour's Student Reporting Labs, Ariyail Banks and a team from Grandby High School report. Continue watching