Guadalupe R. flood unites Texans in grief and service
In the wake of the Guadalupe R. and Camp Mystic's devastating flood, a Texas community mourns a young leader and unites to rebuild & serve.
News & Issues
Texas bans cellphone use during the school day
A new law prohibits the use of smartphones in schools. One student discusses the rule, and we observe a broader conversation worldwide.
NEA stops bid to cut ties with Anti-Defamation League
Delegates from the nation's largest teachers union voted to sever ties; the Executive Committee rejected the proposal.
New brief pushes for fairer school dress codes
Advocacy groups are urging schools to adopt fair, bias-free dress codes, protecting students’ rights and reducing unequal discipline practices.
Non-degree pathways gain appeal for teens
States and schools expand non-degree training options as more teens seek hands-on skills and affordable paths to in-demand careers.
Former Okla., Texas teacher charged with Ark. murder
An elementary teacher, reported as grooming girls in Texas, was set to teach at an Ark. school. But then he murdered a married couple.
Evaluating the U.S. decision to leave UNESCO — again
The Trump administration's decision to leave UNESCO again, 2 years after the US rejoined, puts a spotlight on what UNESCO does & why it matters.
China finds cover-up in lead poisoning of 200 children
Chinese kindergarten scandal: Lead-painted food sickens 235 children, exposes cover-up, sparks arrests, reforms, and calls for accountability.
Money draws Russian teens to war. Many never return
Despite Kremlin promises, at least 245 Russian teenagers have died in Ukraine, lured by money, propaganda, and desperation.
Vaccinating schoolchildren: protection or overreach?
Vaccination rates among kindergartners fell during the 2024-25 school year, the CDC noted. One student notes skepticism at his Ariz. campus.