Sep 10 Watch 6:19 Why millions of students are chronically absent from schools in the U.S. By Ali Rogin, Kaisha Young At the height of the pandemic, school closures disrupted many students’ lives. In 2022, nearly 16 million students across the U.S. were chronically absent, double the pre-pandemic truancy rate, according to a new Stanford University analysis. To learn more, Ali… Continue watching
Aug 26 Watch 6:17 Why unpaid internships still exist despite hardships for young workers By John Yang, Andrew Corkery Internships can give a leg up to students starting their careers. According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers, more than half of internships lead to full-time jobs. But 47 percent of U.S. interns were unpaid in 2022, creating… Continue watching
Jun 03 Watch 3:28 How does the future look? High school valedictorians share their hopes By Claire Mufson, Azhar Merchant For many students, this time of year marks a milestone years in the making: graduation. We hear from high school valedictorians and salutatorians around the country about this moment and what they see ahead for the future. Continue watching
May 10 Watch 10:02 States push for harsher school discipline practices to address student misbehavior By Amna Nawaz, Courtney Norris School administrators and teachers are concerned about ongoing problems with student conduct that are disruptive and difficult to deal with. Several states are beginning to propose big changes about how to handle it. We hear from teachers across the country… Continue watching
Jan 14 Watch 6:14 Educators worry about students using artificial intelligence to cheat By John Yang, Harry Zahn Earlier this month, New York City public schools blocked access to the popular artificial intelligence tool ChatGPT. Educators are concerned that students could use this technology to write papers – the tool wasn't even a month old when a college… Continue watching
Dec 13 Students turn to TikTok for lessons on cultural issues By Cheyanne Mumphrey, Associated Press The platform has opened new opportunities for educators looking to expand students' worldviews. Continue reading
Sep 27 Idaho universities disallow abortion, contraception referrals for students By Rebecca Boone, Associated Press Idaho universities are warning staffers not to refer students to abortion providers or emergency contraception because they could face criminal charges under a state law. Continue reading
Sep 17 Virginia governor seeks to roll back transgender student accommodations By Sarah Rankin, Associated Press Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin's administration has rewritten Virginia's model policies for the treatment of transgender students, issuing guidance for school divisions that would roll back some accommodations and tighten parental notification requirements. Continue reading
Jun 01 How school shootings impact survivors in the long term By Maya Rossin-Slater, Bokyung Kim, Hannes Schwandt, Marika Cabral, Molly Schnell, The Conversation Research shows that school shootings can lead to years of health, educational and economic detriment for students who survive the attack. Continue reading
Apr 14 Watch 4:26 Schools struggle to accommodate the religious needs of Muslim students during Ramadan By Amna Nawaz, Roby Chavez, Courtney Norris, Layla Quran The month marks the holy month of Ramadan, a time of fasting and prayer for millions of Muslims in the United States. But it can also bring challenges for students and parents trying to navigate school and religious observance. NewsHour’s… Continue watching