When parents can’t find or afford child care, they can’t work. Ahead of the State of the Union, Democrats stressed how much the problem costs the U.S.
Author: Alia Wong, USA TODAY
‘It was so nice to have someone by my side’: Mentors can be essential. Gen Z has less access
As National Mentoring Month draws to a close, a look at mentorship trends over the past half century.
Teacher shortages are still hurting schools. Could unconventional programs help?
From apprenticeships and grow-your-own programs to residencies, teachers are getting certified in nontraditional ways.But when does it become too easy?
Board shake-ups, threats to tenure and money: How conservatives are reshaping colleges
The prospective overhaul of New College of Florida’s board of trustees is the latest move in a larger campaign to crack down on critical race theory.
Native Hawaiian women too often go missing and face violence. A new federal policy may help.
President Biden has signed legislation updating the Violence Against Women Act, or VAWA, to help Hawaii’s indigenous women can access funding.
Overworked, underpaid? The toll of burnout is contributing to teacher shortages nationwide
Amid low compensation and high stress, teacher vacancies remain widespread and persistent in certain schools and subjects.
Schools are becoming hotbeds of political conflict – especially in purple districts
The climate has had a chilling effect on the conversations kids have in school, and taken away supports at a time they’re needed most.
Did Republicans take over school boards? Key education takeaways from the 2022 midterms
Support for parents’ rights candidates was underwhelming, while campaigns promising more education funding and school choice secured victories.
Affirmative action critics paint Asian Americans as the ‘model minority.’ Why that’s false.
The U.S. Supreme Court is poised to prohibit colleges from considering race when making admissions decisions.
The GOP is strengthening its grip on education. Parents say Democrats are to blame.
Democrats have long been seen as the country’s “education party,” but perceptions have shifted since the onset of the pandemic.