Zach Schermele
Zach Schermele covered national education trends for Teen Vogue as part of Schooled, a hard-hitting reporting series that lasted just over a year. He left the education columnist role in August 2020 to work as a reporter with the Montana Television Network.
Politics
How to Apply to College During the Coronavirus Pandemic
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Politics
Coded Language Is Part of Our Racist Education System
“When professionals glorify grit, they glorify trauma.”
Justice
These Black Students Have Fought Over-Policing In Schools for Years
But they’re only now being listened to.
Politics
Students Describe Cheating Schemes for 2020 AP Exams
From group calls to private Discord chats.
Politics
Grading Is a Total Mess During the Pandemic
Schools have conflicting ideas about what is most fair for students.
Government
School Nurses Are Giving Their All During the Coronavirus Pandemic
In the face of public health crises, school nurses have a vital role to play.
Politics
Colleges Are Boosting Financial Aid for Wealthier Students
At the expense of lower-income students.
Government
Students Improvised Their Own Graduation Ceremonies
“It was the first time most of us smiled in a while.”
Politics
Why Are Textbooks So Expensive?
43% of college students say they’ve skipped meals to save money for textbooks.
Government
These Public School Advocates Fear a Bloomberg Presidency
“He was trying to privatize and dismantle public education.”
Government
If You Care About Your Federal Student Loans, Take the Census
Billions of dollars are at stake.
Politics
Why Some Teachers Are Getting Rid of Grades
“When it comes down to it, grades are fairly worthless.”
Government
Dorm Bunk Beds Can Be Dangerous — and Even Deadly
A San Diego State University student recently died after falling from his bed.
Government
The Case for Making the School Day Longer
The average U.S. student spends more overall time at school than students in any other country.
Government
School Shootings Are Preventable. So Why Aren’t We Stopping Them?
“These are not sudden, impulsive acts.”
Politics
How the U.S. Is Failing Dyslexic Students
Dyslexic students are often diagnosed years too late.
Government
The Democrats' Big New College Plan Doesn’t Go Far Enough
Activists say the College Affordability Act is just tinkering at the margins.