Women don’t have equal access to college in prison. Here’s why Many people in prison rely on federal Pell Grants to pay for college courses. But in most states, women's prisons offer less access to Pell-eligible classes than men’s prisons do. Jenny Abamu
Colorado has approved licenses for outdoor preschools, making them more accessible A new law opens up outdoor preschools to low income families in Colorado by allowing them to accept state child care subsidies. Advocates say learning outdoors has advantages over indoor classrooms. Jenny Brundin
Mental health pilot program at Seattle schools is working, but challenges remain Officials say they are seeing results from a pilot program that began last year to provide enhanced mental health services for students at a handful of Seattle schools. But they say the need for those services across the district remains high. Diana Opong
A school district in Pa. says students made fake TikTok accounts to target teachers Middle school students in the town of Malvern impersonated teachers and posted crude and offensive language on fake accounts. The superintendent called the incidents a "gross misuse of social media." Joe Hernandez
Bloomberg gives $1 billion to Hopkins to make tuition free for most medical students Most students pursuing medical degrees at Johns Hopkins University will receive free tuition, thanks to a $1 billion gift from businessman Michael Bloomberg's philanthropic organization. Ayana Archie
College credit for working your job? Walmart and McDonald’s are trying it Imagine a world in which your resume relies less on titles or diplomas and acts more like a passport of skills you’ve proven you have. Alina Selyukh
More students with disabilities are facing discrimination in schools The Department of Education has received a record number of discrimination complaints, including from families of students with disabilities. Some families are waiting months, even years, for help. Jonaki Mehta
One shop class at a time, a St. Louis group is getting young girls interested in STEM Experts say a lack of exposure and access at an early age keep women — especially women of color — out of STEM careers. A youth organization in St. Louis is working to change that. Marissanne Lewis-Thompson
With school closures looming, Seattle Public Schools passes belt-tightening budget Seattle Public Schools' newly-passed budget closes a nearly $105 million budget gap — and tees up likely school closures in the fall of 2025. Sami West