Education

"I could recite amendments, label government branches, and explain checks and balances...but none of that prepared me for how power actually works in my community."

Once hailed as heroes during the pandemic, nurses and public-health professionals now face federal student-loan changes that strip their degrees of “professional” status. By limiting loan access for fields like nursing and public health, this policy creates new financial barriers, worsens workforce shortages, and threatens health equity nationwide.

Banned books matter because they push us to question, imagine, and understand beyond our own experiences. In a moment when censorship is becoming more coordinated and widespread, choosing to read boldly is more than an act of curiosity; it’s an act of civic engagement.

Since its passage in 1975, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) has promised every student with disabilities the right to a quality public education. But recent budget cuts and program terminations are putting that promise at risk for nearly 7.5 million children. Change is crucial. Let's take the next step.

A look at the fight for equitable funding in New York City’s charter school...and what it reveals about our education system.

When elite universities face threats to diversity and inclusion funding, it’s students who bear the brunt. But instead of staying silent, young voices are rising: protesting, organizing, and fighting for an education that includes everyone.