Campuses Are Calmer, but They Are Not Normal, Students and Faculty Say
October 9th, 2024 by schoolbound
A year of war in Gaza has left college students and faculty feeling shaken and angry, with the world and with each other.
Hurricane Helene School Closures Could Have Long-Term Impacts
October 9th, 2024 by schoolbound
School closures and traumatic experiences could affect children long after schools reopen. Experts worry that similar scenarios are happening with much more frequency because of climate change.
Oklahoma Schools Need 55,000 Bibles. Trump-Endorsed Book Fits the Bill.
October 9th, 2024 by schoolbound
The bid details for new Bibles the state is buying seem to point to a version promoted by former President Donald J. Trump.
Vance and Walz Embrace Cheaper Child Care in a Rare Moment of Agreement in the Campaign
October 4th, 2024 by schoolbound
Both vice-presidential candidates say the government should spend more on child care, a rare point of agreement. But there are still major differences in how they talk about families and gender roles.
A Plan to Fund High School Newspapers Seeks to Revive Student Journalism
September 30th, 2024 by schoolbound
Just 27 percent of public high schools in New York City have a newspaper. A local nonprofit is offering a solution.
What to Know About Melissa Aviles-Ramos, New York City’s New Schools Chancellor
September 30th, 2024 by schoolbound
Melissa Aviles-Ramos, a former English teacher and deputy chancellor, will assume the post after David C. Banks steps down in December.
They Paid Thousands for a Caltech Boot Camp. Caltech Didn’t Teach It.
September 29th, 2024 by schoolbound
Hundreds of universities have lent their names to online programs, plugging budgets but alienating students who feel misled.
As School Threats Proliferate, More Than 700 Students Are
September 28th, 2024 by schoolbound
The number of threats after a Georgia school shooting this month is much higher than usual, many officials said. In response, some have cracked down with arrests and detention for children as young as 10.
Brandeis President Steps Amid Trouble with Finances and Protests
September 28th, 2024 by schoolbound
The university has seen major drops in enrollment, even as the president invited students concerned about protests and antisemitism on other campuses to transfer.
U.S. News & World Report Released Its College Rankings
September 26th, 2024 by schoolbound
Every year, U.S. News & World Report publishes rankings that often change very little, though they draw attention and frustration from universities and applicants.