Kids at an Arizona tribal school learn about democracy with their own lunch vote Kids at a tribal school in Arizona are preparing for their own election to determine their favorite school lunch: pizza or chicken nuggets? And they're learning about democracy along the way. Jonaki Mehta
Figuring out the male enrollment drop at HBCUs The number of Black men enrolled at Historically Black Colleges and Universities is the lowest it’s been since 1976. Juana Summers
Seattle Public Schools enrollment ticks up slightly as district moves ahead with closures Seattle Public Schools' argument for closing schools largely hinges on a budget crisis fueled by declining enrollment. But this year's enrollment surpassed the district's prediction. Sami West
4 Seattle schools up for closure revealed Seattle Public Schools leaders have named four schools they plan to shutter next year as part of an effort to alleviate a $100 million budget shortfall. Sami West
Some colleges are targeting financial aid to middle-class families Many middle-income families are frustrated by the cost of higher education, feeling they earn too much for financial aid, but not enough to pay for it themselves. Jon Marcus
These teachers often live in poverty. A pay raise could help — but there’s a cost A new Biden administration effort to raise Head Start teacher wages could force the federally funded preschool program to serve fewer children. Cory Turner
Free school lunch programs face high costs, logistical challenges Eight states now offer universal free school meals, and the number of students participating is going up.
