Sep 09 Schools face criticism after threats go unreported to parents By Martha Waggoner, Associated Press While schools are more vigilant than ever about threats or signs of potential violence, some have faced intense criticism for favoring privacy over informing the community. Continue reading
Nov 27 Watch 8:03 How schools are forced to close as rural populations dwindle By Jeffrey Brown Across the country, rural schools are being forced to shut down as more families move to urban areas and funding sources dry up. In Arena, Wisconsin, six-year-old Brady Schlamp must now travel 10 miles to school. His former school, right… Continue watching
Jun 17 DC's public schools go from success story to cautionary tale By Ashraf Khalil, Associated Press Washington's school system has gone from a point of pride to perhaps the largest public embarrassment of Mayor Muriel Bowser's tenure. Continue reading
Mar 03 Opinion: Schools shouldn't wait for red flags to address student mental health needs By Nathaniel von der Embse, The Conversation In order to prevent future mental health problems among at-risk students, schools must do a better job of screening for mental health problems earlier. Continue reading
Dec 31 Spread of fake news prompts literacy efforts in schools By Ryan J. Foley, Associated Press Alarmed by the proliferation of false content online, state lawmakers around the country are pushing schools to put more emphasis on teaching students how to tell fact from fiction. Continue reading
Nov 22 Watch 2:19 This is what students think about 'fake news' and the media By PBS News Hour In an era marked by cries of “fake news,” teaching media literacy skills to young consumers is more important than ever. How do schools teach students consuming and sharing news responsibly? PBS Newshour’s Student Reporting Labs talks to students about… Continue watching
Oct 06 Watch 7:21 Shuttered school in Puerto Rico opens its doors for community in need By PBS News Hour Hurricane Maria has taken a toll on Puerto Rico’s power grid and water supply, but for children, school closures and isolation from friends presents a daily reminder of the storm's devastation. For a working class community outside San Juan, schools… Continue watching
Jul 25 Watch 7:36 The challenge of reaching hungry kids when school is out By PBS News Hour Summertime is supposed to be fun for children and families, but for millions, the absence of free school meals or discounted lunches is a cause for worry. Special correspondent Lisa Stark of Education Week reports from Nebraska on how food… Continue watching
May 14 6 ways Medicaid cuts under GOP health care overhaul could impact schools By Sally Ho and Carolyn Thompson, Associated Press For school districts still getting their financial footing after the Great Recession, the Medicaid changes being advanced as part of the health care overhaul are sounding familiar alarms. Continue reading
Feb 22 Watch 5:00 How scrapping transgender bathroom guidelines impacts schools By PBS News Hour Federal guidelines advising schools to let transgender kids use the bathroom that corresponds to their gender identity are being withdrawn by the Departments of Justice and Education. What will the Trump administration’s change mean for schools and students? William Brangham… Continue watching