New Book Reveals ‘Gatekeeping’ System Icing Out Community College Transfers

 

THE 74 | YAHOO | OCTOBER 2024 

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Authors of ‘Discredited: Power, Privilege, and Community College Transfer’ discuss how four-year colleges create barriers to transfer student success.

Advising Model Boosts Community College Retention as Students Flee 4-Year Degree

 

THE 74 | YAHOO | LA SCHOOL REPORT | SEPTEMBER 2024 

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The guided pathways model shows promising results for two-year programs as a new report reveals more students leaving four-year schools.

‘I Needed Help’: Students Spill the Truth About College Experiences

 

THE 74 | YAHOO | LA SCHOOL REPORT | JULY 2024 

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An in-depth look at a community college student, transfer student and student who left school reveal the struggles of working for a bachelor’s degree.

Gen Z’s End of Year Report Card: ‘Less than Stellar’ Grades For Schools

 

THE 74 | YAHOO | JUNE 2024 

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Gen Z students gave poor marks for their school’s career preparedness — and even harsher remarks from lower income students.

From Toothpaste to Edible QR Codes: Students Present Inventions at STEM Festival

 

THE 74 | YAHOO | APRIL 2024 

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Addressing global issues, here are the research projects of five students from Indiana, Arizona, New Mexico, Georgia and Ohio.

Survey Finds Many Gen Zers Say School Lacks a ‘Sense of Purpose’ and Isn’t ‘Motivating’

 

THE 74 | YAHOO | ARKANSAS ADVOCATE | NEWS FROM THE STATES | LA SCHOOL REPORT | APRIL 2024 

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Gen Zers’ lack of motivation to go to school has caused educators to shift their engagement strategies — including more internships and electives.

New Data Reveals Few Community College Transfers Complete a Bachelor’s Degree

 

THE 74 | YAHOO | LA SCHOOL REPORT | APRIL 2024 

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Experts say ‘exclusionary’ transfer practices are failing community college students — especially those from Black, Latino and low-income backgrounds.

First-Ever National STEM Festival Features 150 Student Inventions

 

THE 74 | YAHOO | APRIL 2024 

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From medical patents to mobile apps, 150 of the most ‘brilliant young minds’ will present their projects that address solutions to key global issues.

America's High Schools Feeling Less Confident About Preparing Teens for Future

 

THE 74 | YAHOO | APRIL 2024 

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National ‘School Pulse Panel’ finds educators in high poverty areas less likely to say they’re preparing students well for college and the workforce.

Stress Leading Cause Why Black and Latino Students Leave College

 

THE 74 | YAHOO | LA SCHOOL REPORT | THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION | MARCH 2024 

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From mental health to cost, four things to know about key reasons shaping Black and Latino students’ postsecondary decisions.

On-The-Job Training Prevails as Students’ Disinterest in College Grows

 

THE 74 | YAHOO | LA SCHOOL REPORT | ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH | ARIZONA DAILY STAR | OMAHA WORLD-HERALD | THE BUFFALO NEWS | WISCONSIN STATE JOURNAL | MARCH 2024 

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Four things to know about students’ rising interest in immediate employment and apathy towards a college degree.

Job Focused Community College Programs Grow — But Grim Transfer Trend Continues

 

THE 74 | YAHOO | YOUTH TODAY | LA SCHOOL REPORT | MARCH 2024 

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Despite community college growth in fall 2023, experts say there’s a ‘troubling’ decline of students transferring to four-year schools.

High School Cheating Increase From ChatGPT? Research Finds Not So Much

 

THE 74 | YAHOO | FEBRUARY 2024 

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Stanford researchers say the frequency of students cheating on assignments remained ‘surprisingly’ stagnant in fall 2023.

High-Impact Tutoring CEO on New Jersey’s Steady Learning Loss for K-8 Students

 

THE 74 | YAHOO | FEBRUARY 2024 

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Katherine Bassett dives into how high-impact tutoring is needed across New Jersey as math and literacy scores fail to rebound to pre-pandemic levels.

Three Things to Know About National Education Tax Credit Survey

 

THE 74 | YAHOO | JANUARY 2024 

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New YouGov poll found education tax credit support from 80 percent of K-12 parents — pointing to a growing interest in school choice options.

Black, Latino Students See 4-Year Completion Drops — But Community College Gains

 

THE 74 | YAHOO | MINNPOST | JANUARY 2024 

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New report shows stalled college completion rates with disparate declines for Black and Latino students at public four-year colleges.

Empty Desks: New Absenteeism Report Shows Dramatic Surge in Suburban, Rural & Latino Students Missing Class

 

THE 74 | YAHOO | DECEMBER 2023 

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An analysis finds more than 14 million chronically absent students during the 2021 academic year — an increase of nearly 7 million students vs. 2017.

Fall College Data Shows Big Gains — And Jarring Freshmen Declines

 

THE 74 | YAHOO | NOVEMBER 2023 

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Young Gen Z students opted out of four-year institutions as community college enrollment rises — particularly among older students.

Does Your State Use Weak Teacher Reading Tests? New Study Says A Majority Do

 

THE 74 | YAHOO | NOVEMBER 2023 

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NCTQ study found a majority of elementary teacher reading licensing tests leave thousands of educators nationwide unprepared to help young students.

Stalled Funding for High Dosage Tutoring Wreaks Havoc for New Jersey Students

 

THE 74 | YAHOO | OCTOBER 2023 

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Funding for the $52 million tutoring program will likely stretch into the new year — concerning superintendents and advocates across the state.

Four Things to Know About Lowest ACT Scores in More Than Three Decades

 

THE 74 | YAHOO | OCTOBER 2023 

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New ACT data points to bleak reality for marginalized students — particularly Black students who scored the lowest in nearly every subject.

Newark Schools Enrollment Surges as Teacher Vacancies Grow

 

THE 74 | YAHOO | OCTOBER 2023 

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Multilingual and special needs teacher gaps are up against the New Jersey district's ‘staggering’ enrollment growth.

In 3 Midwest Cities, Immigrants and Refugees Are Solving Teacher Shortages

 

THE 74 | YAHOO | NEXT CITY | OCTOBER 2023 

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As teacher shortages persist, Chicago, Lincoln and Tulsa are filling in the gaps with more than 150 internationally trained immigrants and refugees.

15 Key Takeaways From More Than 3,000 Gen Z on Their ‘Struggling’ Lives & Future

 

THE 74 | YAHOO | SEPTEMBER 2023 

 

The first in a three-year survey from Gallup and the Walton Family Foundation reveals dramatic generational differences on mental health and college.

Food Trucks and Cooking Demos Spark School Meal Excitement For Detroit Students

 

THE 74 | YAHOO | SEPTEMBER 2023 

 

From street tacos to stir fry, Detroit public schools’ food trucks and live cooking demonstrations fight student stigmas around school meals.

Gen Z’s Declining College Interest Persists — Even Among Middle Schoolers

 

THE 74 | YAHOO | LA SCHOOL REPORT | AUGUST 2023 

 

Three Gen Z advocates on how the pandemic-era trend continues to grow, pointing to the need for colleges to rethink their outreach strategies.

‘It’s Trendy, It’s New’: Is The Future of Healthy School Lunch Vending Machines?

 

THE 74 | YAHOO | THE ATLANTA-JOURNAL CONSTITUTION | AUGUST 2023 

 

How one Louisiana district increased school meal participation — and eased its cafeteria labor shortage.

Fewer School Meals: Data From Top Districts Reveal 7% Decline in Students Accessing Lunches Last Year

 

THE 74 | YAHOO | LA SCHOOL REPORT | JULY 2023 

 

As districts adjust to the absence of federally funded free school meals, experts say statewide policies are needed to improve student participation.

Gen Z Entrepreneurs Tackle Youth Mental Health Crisis With Music Therapy

 

THE 74 | YAHOO | MINNPOST | LA SCHOOL REPORT | JULY 2023 

 

SoundMind app founders Brian Femminella and Travis Chen on how they’ve helped K-12 students combat pandemic-induced stress and anxiety by 46%.

Community Eligibility: The Key to Hunger-Free Students or Just a Band-Aid?

 

THE 74 | YAHOO | JUNE 2023 

 

20.8% nationwide growth in CEP participation fuels conversations on the need for universal free school meals in public schools.

Rhode Island Unlikely To Provide Universal School Meals For Public School Kids

 

THE 74 | YAHOO | THE BOSTON GLOBE | JUNE 2023

 

Despite overwhelming majority of Senate support, the Rhode Island House will likely not approve budget for free lunch and breakfast.

Student Mental Health: From Buses to Cafeterias, How All School Workers Can Help

 

THE 74 | YAHOO | MAY 2023 

 

In a new 74 Interview, Robin CEO talks student mental health & how everyone from bus drivers to cafeteria workers can play a part in helping kids.

Education Advocate Juontel White on Schools’ Enduring Inequalities 69 Years After Brown v. Board

 

THE 74 | YAHOO | MAY 2023 

 

Dr. Juontel White delves into how racial inequities continue to impact K-12 school funding, high-stakes testing and curriculum instruction post-Brown.

How One Middle School Principal is Using TikTok to Build School Culture & Recruit Teachers

 

THE 74 | YAHOO | THE ADVOCATE BATON ROUGE | THE TIMES-PICAYUNE/THE NEW ORLEANS ADVOCATE | THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION | MAY 2023

 

With over 2 million views, Harry Hurst Middle School principal David Schexnaydre uses TikTok to build trust with students — and recruit new teachers.

Florida High School’s ‘Parent University’ Helps Navigate Learning Recovery

 

THE 74 | YAHOO | APRIL 2023

 

Haines City High School counselor Leslie Paul brings parents together every month to build stronger family-school partnerships.

College Transfer Enrollment Plummeted Another 7% Last Year; Biggest Drops for Low-Income, Female & Asian Students

 

THE 74 | YAHOO | LA SCHOOL REPORT | APRIL 2023

 

Disparate transfer enrollment declines pose stark demographic implications for four-year universities, experts say.

Q&A: Bridges to Science Founder Rosa Aristy on Closing Diversity Gaps in STEM Education

 

THE 74 | YAHOO | MARCH 2023

 

Inside the Houston-based nonprofit working to bolster STEM programs for homeschool students, and help train their parents in core math skills.

National Poll Finds Overwhelming Support Among Black Teachers & Parents for ESAs

 

THE 74 | YAHOO | FEBRUARY 2023

 

Support from 79% of Black teachers and 70% of Black parents point to post-pandemic era in favor of school choice.

One Florida Principal’s Solution to Teacher Shortages? Recruiting His Students

 

THE 74 | YAHOO | REASONS TO BE CHEERFUL | JANUARY 2023

 

Haines City High School principal Adam Lane has avoided “new normal” staffing shortages by hiring alum.

Schools’ New Normal: Teacher Shortages, Repeat Meals, Late Buses, Canceled Classes

 

THE 74 | YAHOO | JANUARY 2023

 

From recruiting staff at the grocery store to launching onsite aftercare, schools are trying to adapt in their third pandemic year.

New Data: Female College Enrollment Drops at Twice the Rate of Male Students

 

THE 74 | YAHOO | LA SCHOOL REPORT | JANUARY 2023

 

Significant declines in female freshmen enrollment since fall 2020 pose issues for women’s long-term economic security.

Final Gift: Slain Brooklyn Teacher’s Aide Ethan Holder Saves Six Lives

 

THE 74 | YAHOO | THE GRIO | DECEMBER 2022

 

Parents Roy and Beverly shed light on gun violence, organ donation and continuing their 19-year-old’s legacy through new foundation.

LAUSD’s Test Scores Reveal Large Drops For Latino & Female Students

 

THE 74 | YAHOO | LA SCHOOL REPORT | NOVEMBER 2022

 

Parents & experts blame declines in Smarter Balanced reading and math test scores for Latino & female students to lack of support.

Advocates & Experts Weigh in on Solutions to Plummeting NAEP Test Scores

 

THE 74 | YAHOO | NOVEMBER 2022

 

From high-dosage tutoring to family-school partnerships, advocates & experts offer solutions to the pandemic’s toll on student learning loss.

Report: Internet Gap Snubs LA Low-Income Residents & Widens Digital Divide

 

THE 74 | YAHOO | LA SCHOOL REPORT | OCTOBER 2022

 

A new report found the digital divide in Los Angeles County has been exacerbated by 'discriminatory' internet pricing practices from Spectrum.

Torn Apart: 13-Year-Old Author Estela Juarez on New Book & Mother’s Deportation

 

THE 74 | YAHOO | OCTOBER 2022

 

“Until Someone Listens” author Estela Juarez and her mother Alejandra share their story of deportation and separation.

LA Parents Sound Off After Cyberattack Leaves Students Vulnerable

 

THE 74 | YAHOO | LA SCHOOL REPORT | OCTOBER 2022

 

Parents were not only concerned about immediate solutions, but also LAUSD’s willingness to protect families long term.

California Poll Finds Parents Leaving Traditional Public For Charter Schools

 

THE 74 | YAHOO | LA SCHOOL REPORT | SEPTEMBER 2022

 

Four parents share stories on their reasons for school change during the pandemic.

Q&A: TED Fellow Heejae Lim on Using Tech to Strengthen Family-School Engagement

 

THE 74 | YAHOO | SEPTEMBER 2022

 

Lim channeled her Korean immigrant upbringing in founding a communication app that aids multilingual & underserved families connect with teachers.

New Data: Biden & Trump Voters Influence K-12 Student Enrollment Declines

 

THE 74 | YAHOO | AUGUST 2022

 

Widening partisan divide contributes to a loss of over 1.3 million students — the largest student enrollment decline in the history of the U.S.

Back-to-School Shopping Inflation Hits Home for Parents, Teachers

 

THE 74 | YAHOO | LA SCHOOL REPORT | AUGUST 2022

 

New data shows spending surges to reach a new high of $661 per student for the upcoming school year.