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As more youth struggle with behavior and traditional supports fall short, clinicians are partnering with lawyers to help
Every night before going to bed, Antonio would tuck in his three younger siblings. After school, he’d tinker with toy cars, or help his dad, a mechanic, fix things around the house. This story also appeared in Chalkbeat “He’s quiet, but he’s caring in his own way,” said his mother, Yanelie Marquez. The Hechinger Report
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What convinces voters to raise taxes: child care
NEW ORLEANS — Last summer, Derrika Richard felt stuck. She didn’t have enough money to afford child care for her three youngest children, ages 1, 2 and 3. Yet the demands of caring for them on a daily basis made it impossible for Richard, who cuts and styles hair from her home, to work. One […]
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OPINION: I teach Renaissance literature at Columbia, but this week’s lessons are about political protests and administrative decisions
I have taught at Columbia University for the better part of 25 years. Last Wednesday, I held office hours, as I do every week. I met with students and we talked about their classes, their essays on Shakespeare and Milton, their progress toward their respective degrees, and their feelings about graduation. We also spoke about […]
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PROOF POINTS: Many high school math teachers cobble together their own instructional materials from the internet and elsewhere, a survey finds
Writing lesson plans has traditionally been a big part of a teacher’s job. But this doesn’t mean they should be starting from a blank slate. Ideally, teachers are supposed to base their lessons on the textbooks, worksheets and digital materials that school leaders have spent a lot of time reviewing and selecting. But a recent […]
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A crisis call line run by Native youth, for Native youth
WARM SPRINGS, Ore. — Rosanna Jackson, an enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs here, counts herself as one of the resilient ones. Her childhood in the 1970s and 80s was tough. Home didn’t always feel like a safe place to be. There’s a stigma that leads to people “not talking about their […]
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Las guerras culturales en los campus comienzan a afectar el lugar donde los estudiantes eligen ir a la universidad
Traducción por: César Segovia Cuando Angel Amankwaah viajó desde Denver a la Universidad Central de Carolina del Norte este verano para recibir orientación para nuevos estudiantes, supo que había tomado la decisión correcta. Se divirtió aprendiendo los cantos que corean los aficionados en los partidos de fútbol. Pero también vio que “hay estudiantes que se […]
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OPINION: Immigrant students need trained advisers to navigate the problematic college admissions process
The new Free Application for Federal Student Aid promised to be an easy process for all students, especially those from immigrant families. For the first time, students with undocumented parents were told, they would be able to complete this form online. We should have known better. Students with undocumented parents are constantly getting error messages […]
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States are required to background check child care workers. Many are falling short
This story was produced by The 19th and reprinted with permission. More than a decade ago, Celia Sims sat in a room with parents whose precious children had died while at day care. Most had been neglected by their caregivers. Some died from injuries, others in their sleep. Most of the children attended licensed facilities, […]
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Which colleges offer child care for student-parents?
Student-parents disproportionately give up before they reach the finish line. Fewer than 4 in 10 graduate with a degree within six years, compared with more than 6 in 10 other students. Search to learn more about childcare availability at colleges and universities nationwide. Enter an institution name to see if child care is available and how many […]
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OPINION: Community colleges have a lot of work to do helping students overcome learning gaps post pandemic
I grew up in extreme poverty. The ability to access a free, high-quality education in North Texas changed my life. I benefited greatly from the ways community colleges meet students where they are and wrap their arms around them. Classes were small, and I had a clear sense of belonging, despite being the first in […]
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Our child care system gives many moms a draconian choice: Quality child care or a career
AUBURN, Wash. – After a series of low-paying jobs, Nicole Slemp finally landed one she loved. She was a secretary for Washington’s child services department, a job that came with her own cubicle, and she had a knack for working with families in difficult situations. Slemp expected to return to work after having her son […]
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PROOF POINTS: Stanford’s Jo Boaler talks about her new book ‘MATH-ish’ and takes on her critics
Jo Boaler is a professor at the Stanford Graduate School of Education with a devoted following of teachers who cheer her call to make math education more exciting. But despite all her fans, she has sparked controversy at nearly every stage of her career. Critics say she misrepresents research to make her case and her […]