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Education
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Blue and red states were putting period products in schools — then came the anti-trans backlash
For years, bills that put tampons and pads in school bathrooms were gaining traction across states. But the rise of anti-trans legislation has made a health issue political.
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These teachers know Tim Walz. Here's why they're hopeful.
As Minnesota governor, Walz has made historic investments in public education, a record his supporters say was shaped by his time in the classroom.
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Universal school vouchers rarely benefit school-aged children, yet conservatives widely support them
A growing body of evidence shows school vouchers have the potential to wreak deep monetary and academic havoc on the children those programs claim to serve.
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With AI sexual abuse on the rise, the White House is tapping Big Tech for support
The call to action comes as the issue has intensified in recent years, affecting students to public figures like Taylor Swift and AOC.
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What’s behind the explosion of apprenticeships in early childhood education?
Apprenticeship has been a popular career pathway for many occupations. In early care and education, however, there was limited uptake of the model. Recently, that has changed — and fast.
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Students join educators and advocates in effort to reverse book bans across the country
Legal and research experts say community resistance and the power to protect literary freedom still rests in the hands of parents, kids and educators.
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Thou shalt teach religion in schools? Activists, parents and pastors object
Forcing students to review the Ten Commandments and the Bible overall could expose them to sexism, racism and queerphobia, those suing over policies in Oklahoma and Louisiana say.
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Republicans want to kill the Dept. of Ed and privatize education. Billionaires are helping them.
Calls by Donald Trump, the RNC and Project 2025 to “return education to the states” or expand private school vouchers could hurt queer, rural, disabled and BIPOC youth, according to a study released by Sen. Bernie Sanders.
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What a top librarian’s road trip reveals about America’s libraries — and democracy
While some states look to add restrictions on libraries, outgoing American Library Association President Emily Drabinski traveled 4,951 miles to highlight their spot in communities.
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Teens say they learn more in school about frogs’ bodies than their own
A California bill would require public schools to cover menstrual health as part of their comprehensive sex ed curriculum.