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
Autism diagnosis rates tripled in less than two decades. What does that mean for schools?
New study finds skyrocketing numbers of 8-year-olds identified with autism spectrum disorder, including among children with average or high IQs.
‘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.
Amid crippling teacher shortages, some schools are turning to unorthodox solutions
From apprenticeships to grow-your-own programs to residencies, teachers are being 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.
More schools are opting for 4-day weeks. Here’s what you need to know
The strategy is often used to recruit and retain teachers. But what does a shorter school week mean for students and their families?
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.
US students lost decades of progress in math, reading. Could this strategy be the solution?
High-dosage tutoring is a proven strategy for catching kids up, but it’s relatively uncommon. A research initiative wants to change that.