Education

Students line up to vote at a campus polling place at Southern University in Baton Rouge, La.

How House Democrats revamped their college outreach in a bid to win back youth voters

Ramsey Touchberry · October 28, 2026 12:50 pm

education teachers public schools

Divisive concepts and those who teach them

Pete Hegseth

Hegseth announces dismantling of Chinese ‘sleeper organizations’ at universities

Debt Collective student loan borrowers lead chants in protest outside of the Department of Education.

DOJ drops appeal of student loan forgiveness ruling

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani

Hochul voices support for Mamdani’s universal childcare effort: ‘Whatever it takes’

Is Florida's K-12 scholarship program the best private school choice program in the nation? (AP Photo/Phil Sears)

Which school choice program is best?

Jason Russell August 29, 2016 4:03 pm

The letter should hearten those who are genuinely interested in a college education that broadens their minds.(AP Photo/David Mercer)

Chicago U to the crybullies: You can handle the truth

Washington Examiner August 29, 2016 4:01 am

Most colleges and universities restrict speech with speech codes, "safe spaces" and the like. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Where free speech is allowed on campus

Michael Barone August 26, 2016 4:03 pm

Praise for school choice appears to have become a mainstay in Donald Trump's campaign speeches. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

School choice joins Trump’s stump, though without details

Jason Russell August 25, 2016 7:56 pm

"Even when excused or understandable, absences add up and can greatly impact a child's education." (Janos Vajda/MTI via AP)

Sorry kids: Here’s why parents need to be more strict about school attendance

Jason Russell August 24, 2016 4:54 pm

‘Disruption’ Or ‘Destruction’?

Alice B. Lloyd August 24, 2016 11:13 am

"[John King's] proposed regulation would give Washington, D.C., control over state and local education dollars that it has never had before," Lamar Alexander said. (AP Photo)

Ex-education secretary rips labor board ruling on teacher assistants

Sean Higgins August 23, 2016 9:39 pm

The country's second largest teachers' union commended Oliver's piece on charter schools.

What if John Oliver did a hit piece on teachers’ unions?

Jason Russell August 23, 2016 7:46 pm

This was true across several demographic groups, including whites, Hispanics, Republicans and Democrats. (Courtney Sacco/Corpus Christi Caller-Times via AP)

Why do Americans grade their local schools better than schools nationwide?

Jason Russell August 23, 2016 6:29 pm

The average guess: $7,020. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Public vastly underestimates how much is spent on schools

Jason Russell August 23, 2016 6:10 pm

The board ruled 3-1 that teaching assistants at Columbia University are employees. (Rose Baca/The Dallas Morning News)

Labor board rules student assistants can form union

Sean Higgins August 23, 2016 5:14 pm

"This is a good day for students and educators as the Supreme Court's decision brings an end to the case brought by wealthy anti-public education millionaires who spent millions of dollars to bypass voters, parents and the legislature in an attempt to impose their harmful education agenda on local schools," said California Teachers Association President Eric C. Heins. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Teachers unions avoid ‘tenure’ after court win

Sean Higgins August 23, 2016 5:03 pm