Feb 14 WATCH: How these teenagers are helping create a work-based school experience By Brief But Spectacular For some kids, building an airplane is part of the school experience. Continue reading
Feb 14 WATCH: How students are curating their own curriculum at this Idaho school By Brief But Spectacular What does high school education look like when it’s curated by students?… Continue reading
Feb 14 WATCH: How one school is creating a culture of belonging for its Native American students By Brief But Spectacular Walking through the hallways at the Native American Community Academy in Albuquerque, New Mexico, students see leaders just like them. Continue reading
Feb 14 WATCH: How one school is using AI to give their students feedback By Brief But Spectacular How can AI play a role in teaching and providing feedback to students?… Continue reading
Feb 08 Employers can now match student loan payments as 401(k) contributions. Here’s what that means By Darreonna Davis, The 19th Experts say the contribution option could help many Americans, especially Black women, build a more stable financial future. Continue reading
Feb 07 Michigan governor’s budget promises free education, GOP says plan doesn’t provide ‘real value’ By Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press Whitmer's budget proposal unveiled Wednesday followed a State of the State address last month when she announced initiatives to provide free community college for all high school students and free preschool for 4-year-olds. Continue reading
Jan 30 Oklahoma asks teachers to return up to $50,000 in bonuses the state says were paid in error By Sean Murphy, Associated Press Kristina Stadelman said she's crushed to learn she's being forced to repay $50,000, much of which she already spent on home improvements and a down payment for a new car. Continue reading
Jan 27 Watch 8:02 What’s driving a special education teacher shortage and how schools are responding By John Yang, Claire Mufson, Lana Green More than 7.5 million American students have disabilities that qualify them for individual education plans. But teachers trained in this critical area are in short supply. Special education teachers and administrators share how the shortage is affecting them, and John… Continue watching
Jan 25 WATCH: First lady Biden rallies educators around gun violence prevention at White House By Chris Megerian, Associated Press Jill Biden on Thursday declared that “enough is enough” as she did her part to encourage school leaders to promote storing firearms safely to help protect children. Continue reading
Jan 22 Watch 3:25 A Brief But Spectacular take on Dreamers pursuing higher education By Moe Sattar, Katie Hodgman Karen Vallejos is the executive director of the Dream Project, dedicated to supporting students whose immigration status may pose challenges to their academic aspirations. As a former undocumented student herself, Vallejos saw the barriers in place that prevent immigrant students… Continue watching