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Education
Superintendents have always been politicians. Now they have to be diplomats too.
Jul 19, 2023
In a Rand survey, 80% of superintendents call their jobs stressful, largely because of the intrusion of political issues into schooling.
COVID broke the habit of attending school. Now, districts are spending millions to bring kids back
Jun 27, 2023
About one in three students are chronically absent, double the number before the pandemic.
Why are HBCUs underfunded?
Jun 22, 2023
While HBCUs provide bright futures for Black students, they aren’t as well funded as other prestige universities.
Former teacher finds creative flow in new art career
Jun 20, 2023
Eve Leonard says her transition from education to entertainment has been eye-opening and satisfying.
Student debt help could be a new worker perk with loan payments resuming soon
Jun 16, 2023
It’s still a relatively rare benefit: About 8% of employers in the country offer help with student loan debt.
Some districts are trying year-round school to alleviate learning loss
Jun 15, 2023
But having some students on a different schedule comes with challenges both societal and economic.
As enrollments dwindle and colleges close, towns hope developers will revive abandoned campuses
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Henry Epp
Jun 1, 2023
It isn't easy to find buyers for typical cinder-block campus buildings.
For public good, not for profit.
Public spending on preschool hasn’t gone up in two decades
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Ali Budner
May 18, 2023
A new report finds that funding has stagnated in the last two decades. Some states are trying to buck the trend.
Why a Massachusetts school district is recruiting teachers from Brazil
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Carrie Jung
May 8, 2023
As a nationwide educator shortage persists, some districts are sponsoring immigrant work visas to attract and retain staff.
Another small college closes as declining enrollment and a hot job market bite
Apr 12, 2023
More than half a dozen have announced they're closing over the past year or so.