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Arts Dec 11

How a celebrity photographer saved picture day for this New York school

By Ali Rogin, Lorna Baldwin, Solveig Rennan

Education Nov 21

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‘When districts can’t find teachers, students suffer.’ Here’s why teacher shortages are disproportionately hurting low-income schools

High-poverty school districts are struggling to fill more open positions than higher-income districts, but those areas have had staffing shortages for at least a decade.

By Hannah Grabenstein

Education Jun 05

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How nontraditional pathways can lead workers to good jobs

Not everyone takes a traditional route to a college degree that will prepare them for the workforce. John Yang talks with Nicole Smith of Georgetown University and Beth Cobert of the Markle Foundation about alternatives to help young adults and…

Education Mar 20

Giving low-income students enough support to graduate, colleges face financial catch-22

Worried about enrollment and judged on success, some colleges are boosting student support -- but the high price isn't financially feasible for all schools.

By Timothy Pratt, The Hechinger Report

Education Mar 25

Which colleges are best at enrolling and graduating low-income students?

Taxpayers spend more than $30 billion a year on grants for college students. Now they can see what they’re getting for their money.

By Jon Marcus, The Hechinger Report

Aug 17

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Why poor students drop out even when financial aid covers the cost

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Among the many students heading off to college this fall, those from wealthier backgrounds are far more likely to graduate after four years. Hari Sreenivasan takes a look at why that occurs, and what one university is doing to combat…

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