Md. wins standoff over federal school funds
A legal settlement ensures that Maryland’s most vulnerable students will keep their resources after a fight over DEI practices.
Literacy outlasts the lab
While STEM gets the headlines, research shows that reading proficiency remains the top requirement for long-term education and workforce productivity.
One simple equation, 3 centuries of obsession
It looks like basic algebra, but it took the world’s greatest minds 350 years to prove Fermat was right all along, a student writes.
The Great Rewind: Why teens trade 2026 for 2016
Chokers, warm filters, and synth-pop are back as high schoolers across the country embrace a decade-old "vibe shift" for comfort.
Temple study targets barriers to free school meals
Researchers are using spice racks, gardens, and student voices to address the infrastructure and social issues that keep Philly students hungry.
Students walk out for immigration reform
From high schools to middle schools, a nationwide student movement is taking to the streets to protest federal immigration enforcement.
Girls’ wrestling finds a national stage
Local highlights from Ohio, Nebraska, and Oklahoma reveal how a sanctioned varsity sport is creating opportunities for female student-athletes.
Scituate athletes prove success takes more than talent
Ten seniors commit to college teams, showing that dedication on the field must be matched by discipline in the classroom.
With heart, Santa Rosa’s principal shares her journey
From her school days in Mexico to shaping futures in Menifee, Calif., Karla Galicia inspires students with her vision and dedication.
Venezuelan kids face war fears amid US military buildup
Rising tensions in the Caribbean are disrupting classrooms and fueling anxiety among young people who just want a normal life.