Education

Special Report: North Carolina 2024
Robeson County Democrats and Republicans split over handling of public schools in aftermath of Trump re-election
In the teacher’s lounge of Lumberton High School in Lumberton, NC, surrounded by motivational posters and teaching supplies, James Bell, […]

Special Report: Shutdown: The Coronavirus
Virtual Education May Just Be a Non-English Speaking Parent’s Worst Nightmare
One of the biggest issues for teachers in minority-rich and low-income schools is how do they get participation and involvement from non-English speaking families?

Special Report: Shutdown: The Coronavirus
The coronavirus hurls Oakland schools into uncertainty
As kids struggle to begin online classes in Oakland, there is a digital divide for low-income families.

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Florida Crossroads
The staff of Pavement Pieces spent three days reporting stories in Florida, a state that is in the crossroads of […]

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Capital Steps
The year has been a year fraught with political turmoil for much of the United States, with major changes on […]

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Street Squash After School Program Teaches More than a Game
Street Squash After School program in Harlem is a haven for kids.

Special Report: Midterm Elections 2014
Critics of Education Policy Grow Louder at Elections Approach
Teacher unions, which hold a lot of power in the Democratic Party, now oppose the Common Core.

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Possible new holidays for NYC schools
The New York Department of Education will consider adding more scheduled school holidays.

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El Taller Latino-Americano faces eviction
With rising rents, the cultural center is about to be driven out of the area.
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South Bronx Charter School surprises kindergartners with gift bags
Two-thirds of the students are in the child welfare or foster care system, while the rest come from the South Bronx community.