Advice from a neurodiverse teen on navigating the school system In Washington State alone, 143,000 students receive special education services. I'm one of those students. Michael Sheeran
2,600 Seattle students lack permanent housing The Seattle Public School district estimates more than 2,600 students lack permanent housing. The YWCA is starting a new program to help these families find a stable place to stay. Ann Dornfeld
Roundtable: Northwestern University Journalism Controversy NPR's Michel Martin discusses ethics and student journalism with Haley Lerner of Boston University; Reese Oxner from the University of Texas, Arlington; and Colin Boyle from Northwestern University.
Betsy DeVos And The High-Stakes Standoff Over Student Loan Forgiveness The Education Department narrowly avoids a subpoena in a fight with House Democrats over forgiving the loans of defrauded student borrowers. Cory Turner
News Brief: Yovanovitch Testifies, Student Loans, Lebanon Protests The House impeachment inquiry continues Friday with two testimonies, including public testimony of Marie Yovanovitch. Also, latest on student loans and the Education Department and Lebanon protests. Daniel Estrin
Devos Refuses To Forgive Student Debt For Those Defrauded By For-Profit Colleges Education Secretary Betsy DeVos is in a standoff with Democrats over why she is refusing to forgive the debts of tens of thousands of borrowers who say they were defrauded by for-profit colleges. Cory Turner
Too white? A criticism of Seattle Public Schools gifted programs for decades The disproportionate percentage of white students in gifted programs has become a hot topic in Seattle – and around the country – in recent years. But historical documents in the school district archives illustrate that this debate dates back generations in Seattle. Ann Dornfeld
School windows are covered during lockdown. One Seattle teacher found a way to make art out of terror During a lockdown, teachers must secure the classroom doors and windows. At Franklin High School in Seattle, they have found a way to address one of these security measures... with art. Celia Fragale
Bad grades? Can’t dance at Mercer Middle School in Seattle A dance at a Seattle middle school has drawn criticism for excluding some students. And it raises questions about approaches to school discipline. Ann Dornfeld
How Schools Are Using The Trump Impeachment Inquiry As A Teachable Moment Teachers around the country are finding different ways to address the impeachment proceedings in their classrooms. In the process, they're exploring concepts and skills often relegated to textbooks. Alexis Marshall