Education

Federal data shows post-pandemic student math scores are down. Maine responds by highlighting math’s real-world relevance.

In 2025, a record number of students attended class without phones, reflecting efforts to create phone-free learning.

2025: A Tumultuous Year for Federal Student Loan Borrowers

Key changes from NPR for borrowers entering 2026.

The Trump administration will resume garnishing wages from student loan borrowers in default in early 2026.

Brandeis University revamps humanities to prep students for the workforce, joining other schools in similar efforts.

NPR’s Ailsa Chang talks with Rob Kilfoyle about evolving safety standards on college campuses and related challenges.

Ailsa Ostovitz, accused of using AI for assignments, now runs her work through AI detectors to ensure it’s marked as hers.

Gunman opened fire inside a building at Brown University, killing two and injuring nine. A suspect is in custody.

Student test scores have been declining for a decade. Researchers suggest cell phones and social media are to blame. Can bans help?

U.S. student test scores decline as researchers explore smartphone impact; 32 states restrict school phone use.

Head Start programs face federal pressure to remove nearly 200 words, including “accessible” and “disability,” from funding applications.

High school seniors are submitting FAFSA forms in record numbers, even as confidence in higher education wanes.