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474What one state learned after a decade of free community college: 36 states followed their lead
Many states now offer some version of free tuition and other support to residents.
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500Rebuilding after Helene and Milton: Educators share experiences from previous disasters
Reestablishing kids’ routines is essential to making them feel safe.
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591Students want more civics education, but far too few schools teach it
Many teachers say they're afraid to teach these topics in these sharply divided times.
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2.3KQ&A: How organizers are harnessing the power of young Latino voters
Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez serves as executive director of NextGen America.
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777A campus shooting spurred her political awakening. Her whole family followed.
Three Latinx women stand up, speak out and lead their community against gun violence.
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596In a state with school vouchers for all, low-income families aren’t choosing to use them
Is Arizona's school vouchers for all program a failure or a work in progress?
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564Too hard or too easy: The ‘Big, Statewide Fight’ over Massachusetts graduation requirement
After collecting 170,000 signatures, the union got the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) graduation requirement question on November's ballot.The measure does not...
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652Justice organization announces new youth restorative justice partners
Can restorative justice programs move juvenile justice away from policing, prosecutions, and prisons?
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667Transgender youth athletes find support, community in one Atlanta basketball league
Transgender athletes in sports are controversial right now.This Atlanta league is one response.
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515The habits of 7 highly effective schools
A diverse group of public schools helps students catch up — and how others can.
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1.3KSchool cell phone bans have hit most states. Not everyone is on board.
California, Texas and Florida have introduced or enacted legislation to limit smartphones in schools.
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533Competency-based Parker Essential School succeeds by doing more with less
Ground-breaking charter school is known for small classes, no grades and focus on personalization.
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793A Louisiana law meant to fight teen violence is sweeping 17-year-olds arrested for lesser crimes into adult court
Louisiana is the only state to pass and then reverse Raise the Age legislation.
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686Why thousands of Philly families are switching to cyber charter school
Families see online schools as safer, more flexible educational options for their children. They are also drawn in by the resources the...
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604Protein bars, paper, a rabbit: What teachers buy for their classrooms with their own cash
95% of public school teachers reported spending their own money to buy supplies.
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940‘Opportunities,’ not poverty alone, predict later-life success for children
‘Opportunity gap’ between rich and poor children can come down to six missed chances.
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685Anti-trans laws fueled a spike in suicide attempts among trans and nonbinary youth
This is the first report to draw a connection between suicide and anti-trans laws.
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535Texas prisons and jails are recruiting more teenagers to shore up guard shortage
High school training program officials pitch corrections jobs as gateways to criminal justice careers.
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643A decade of data in one state shows an unexpected result when colleges drop remedial courses
Students earned more credits at first, but graduation rates didn't increase.
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796As hate crimes rise, museum hopes to teach NYC students about the dangers of hate speech
Will visiting this exhibit make a difference in student's hate speech behavior and understanding?
