Wanted: A new generation of pilots

PEMBROKE PINES, Fla. — In this city roughly 15 miles southwest of Fort Lauderdale, Cessna four-seater airplanes are lined up on a field beside Broward College, a community college offering two- ...

Posted 2025-01-03 06:00:00

Parents on the hunt for child care say it feels like ‘The Hunger Games’

The first hint that my 6-month-old may not have been receiving high-quality care came in fall of 2016, when I arrived early to pick him up from his child care program in Manhattan. I saw ...

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One state tried algebra for all eighth graders. It hasn’t gone well

This story about eighth grade algebra was produced by The Hechinger Report, a nonprofit, independent news organization focused on inequality and innovation in education. Sign up for the Hechinger ...

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Looking for internships? They are in short supply

Not only are there growing concerns about the supply of apprenticeships meeting demand; there’s a shortage of another important workforce training tool — internships. There were an estimated ...

Posted 2024-12-17 10:00:00

‘The kids everyone forgot’: Push to reengage young people not in school, college or the workforce falters

This article includes references to self-harm, which some readers might find distressing. If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of self-harm, help is available at the National ...

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Teaching about the climate crisis: Jubilant protests, restorative justice and role play

Hi, everyone. This week I’m sharing a conversation with Nick Fuller Googins, who teaches fourth grade in Saco, Maine. He’s also the author of “The Great Transition,” a novel about a ...

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