Amid fraud claims, Trump admin announces more changes to federal child care funding The Child Care and Development Fund sends money to states to help make child care more affordable for low-income families. Allegations of fraud in Minnesota have put the program under scrutiny. Sequoia Carrillo
In Maine, a new initiative is helping students connect math with the real world Federal data shows post-pandemic student math scores are still down. Maine education officials are responding with a new effort to show students that math has real-world relevance. Madi Smith
What you need to know about massive changes to the federal student loan system 2025 was a tumultuous year for federal student loan borrowers. NPR breaks down the most important changes borrowers should understand as they head into 2026. Cory Turner
Student loan borrowers in default may soon see their wages garnished About 5.5 million borrowers are currently in default. They haven't risked wage garnishment since the beginning of the pandemic, when policymakers paused the practice. Sequoia Carrillo
Federal student loans are changing. Here's what to expect in 2026 The SAVE Plan is ending and repayment options will change dramatically in the new year. Cory Turner
How America’s roads alter our ecology, with Ben Goldfarb (reprise) A conversation with author Ben Goldfarb on how our roads impact pretty much everything in the natural world. Lucy Soucek
More young people are questioning the value of college, some universities are rethinking liberal arts programs Brandeis University says it is revamping its humanities offerings to focus on preparing its students for the workforce. It is one of a number of schools making such moves. Kirk Carapezza
How college campus security has changed to prepare for violent attacks NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Rob Kilfoyle, president of the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators, about evolving safety standards on college campuses. Christopher Intagliata
How cell phones and social media are impacting test scores Can cell phone bans turn student learning around?
Teachers are using software to see if students used AI. What happens when it's wrong? School districts from Utah to Ohio to Alabama are spending thousands of dollars on these tools, despite research showing the technology is far from reliable. Lee V. Gaines