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The Creative Ways Students Are Standing Up to Book Bans

From protests to podcasts.

Inside the Fight Over Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill

Students at over 20 schools staged a walkout in protest.

What Happens When a Community’s Schools Are Closed Down?

“There’s been no evidence that closing underserved schools will help students in any way.”

It’s Really Disappointing Harvard Professors Didn’t Listen to Students

Three grad students accused a longtime professor of sexual harassment. 

Parents Face Punishment for Keeping Kids at Home During COVID

“I am not willing to sacrifice my child’s health for the sake of the economy.”

Virginia Mom Charged After Threatening to Bring Guns to School Over Masks

Amelia King, 42, apologized after her comments to her county school board spread online.

Students Are Walking Out During the Omicron Surge

"We are the people who have to go to school and risk catching COVID-19."

Individuals Can’t End the Pandemic

It's not as simple as getting vaccinated.

Chicago Mayor Cancels School After Teachers Vote for Remote

"If we had the option to do remote, then real learning could happen.”

These HBCU Alums Are Tackling Hunger on College Campuses

More than a third of college students in the U.S. are food insecure.

States Are Attacking Educators Over Critical Race Theory

Florida, New Hampshire, and more are targeting teachers.

What the Freakout Over Critical Race Theory Resembles

The U.S. has experienced this kind of reactionary pushback in education before.

Julius Jones Is Spared Execution on Death Row After Mass Protests

Students walked out of school to protest the planned execution.

Meet the Georgia Students Fighting School Boards Over Diversity

The students have been dismissed as “morons” for pushing for DEI education.

Remote Proctoring Apps Are Spying on You

We’re sacrificing the safety and security of millions of students to catch a handful of cheaters.

Howard Students Protest Over "Housing Crisis," Transparency

“It’s time for President Frederick to make time for us."

Why RAs at Stanford Are On Strike

“Stanford is failing us.”

The Long, Complex History of Book Censorship

Banned Books Week is about setting the record straight.

Students Face Eviction After COVID Moratorium Expires

“I am at risk of being houseless.”

How Islamophobia Shaped the Lives of Muslim American Students

Immediately following 9/11, life for Muslims everywhere changed.