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Why Teachers Self-Censor

Many educators are deciding on their own to restrict discussion of political and social issues in their classrooms—even if they are not subject to state censorship laws and local regulations.

Education Policy

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Three Years In, Biden’s American Rescue Plan Buoys Millions of Students and Educators

by: Amanda Litvinov March 11, 2024
Joe Biden has made historic investments in public education since taking office. His latest budget would extend the federal support public schools need to serve all students.
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‘No Accountability’: Vouchers Wreak Havoc on States

by: Tim Walker February 2, 2024
School vouchers are being used mainly by families whose children are already in private school—and state budgets are being drained as a result.
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How Parents Are Protecting Public Schools From Attacks

by: Tim Walker February 2, 2024
In a new book, a veteran education reporter explores the threat against public education and how parent groups are redefining what it means to be involved in their community's schools.

Health, Wellness, & Safety

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Study: Too Many Enrichment Activities Harm Mental Health

by: Tim Walker March 31, 2024
The time students spend on so-called enrichment activities—tutoring, sports, school clubs and even homework—is creating too much stress while underdelivering on academic benefits.
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The Mental Health Crisis Among Faculty and College Staff

by: Mary Ellen Flannery March 7, 2024
High rates of anxiety, depression, and stress are prevalent on campuses.
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‘My Empathy Felt Drained’: Educators Struggle With Compassion Fatigue

by: Tim Walker December 8, 2023
With mental health in the national spotlight, experts worry that the impact of compassion fatigue and secondary traumatic stress on educators is being left out of the conversation.

Racial & Social Justice

AI racial bias

Does AI Have a Bias Problem?

by: Aniya Greene-Santos February 22, 2024
As AI technology increases in classrooms, so do the concerns about perpetuating bias in education.
Antoinette Waters

What Really Happens in AP African American Studies

by: Mary Ellen Flannery January 9, 2024
Inside the most controversial (and most awesome!) class in America.
DEI on college campuses

Anti-DEI Laws Take Aim at Students of Color and LGBTQ+ Students

by: Mary Ellen Flannery February 14, 2024
State laws against diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) offices and resources on college campuses are proliferating. But do anti-DEI lawmakers understand what DEI really is?

Salary & Workplace Conditions

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Educators Struggle to Find Affordable Housing

by: Tim Walker April 1, 2024
On their salaries, many teachers simply can’t afford to live where they work.
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Michigan Local Shows What’s Possible

by: Brenda Ortega March 14, 2024
The Clawson Education Association has led the way in restoring critical contract rights for its members after the repeal of anti-worker laws that targeted educators.
censoring teachers

Why Teachers Self-Censor

by: Tim Walker March 1, 2024
Many educators are deciding on their own to restrict discussion of political and social issues in their classrooms—even if they are not subject to state censorship laws and local regulations.

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