The Iran War fast-tracks the solar revolution
As gas prices surge, we explore the national security argument that wind and sun are the only "embargo-proof" fuels in 2026.
Social Studies
Meet the 6 heroes draped over the Ed. Dept.
From Benjamin Franklin to Anne Sullivan, we look at the historical figures chosen to represent 250 years of American learning.
Ga. jury convicts father in school shooting case
In a first-of-its-kind Georgia verdict, Colin Gray is held responsible for his son’s deadly attack on Apalachee High School.
Obituary: Jesse Jackson, civil rights leader
From the front lines of Memphis to the halls of power, the civil rights icon who redefined American politics is honored by student journalists.
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.
S.C. students push back against book bans
From Charleston to Greenville, students are speaking out against the removal of classics and contemporary works from school library shelves.
Ukraine’s war reverberates through U.S. classrooms
Ukrainian teens abroad share stories of survival while U.S. classrooms debate the war’s ripple effects and NATO’s uncertain role.
When History and Civics collide in the classroom
When the past gets edited and the present bends the rules, how do teachers explain democracy to their students?
Research on media glorification and teen behavior
Teen drinking and drug use are down, but the media can make them look more common than ever. How can we mitigate the effects?
Remembering 9/11, 24 years later
Firsthand accounts turn distant events into lived experiences for student journalists who put themselves in classrooms of the past.