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As enrollment falls, getting into college is getting easier
Think getting into college is all but impossible? Think again. Sure, the most selective institutions still take only a tiny […]
February 11, 2026
Kindergarten readiness varies widely by income, new data shows
This story was produced by the Associated Press and reprinted with permission. SAN ANTONIO — Sandra Mosqueda watched with an […]
February 5, 2026
She offers free child care after disasters. It’s a lifeline as families rebuild their lives.
This story was produced by The 19th and reprinted with permission. When Hurricane Helene swept through Kelsey Crabtree’s small hometown […]
January 30, 2026
Amid a national shortage of nurses, nursing apprenticeships are beginning to offer a solution to the problem
This story was produced in partnership with Work Shift and reprinted with permission. MOBILE, Ala. — Three or four times […]
December 10, 2025
Child care workers are building a network of resistance against Immigration and Customs Enforcement
This story was produced by The 19th and reprinted with permission. The mother was just arriving to pick up her […]
December 3, 2025
Trump administration cuts canceled this college student’s career start in politics
This story was produced in partnership with Teen Vogue and reprinted with permission. Christopher Cade wants to be president someday. […]
November 10, 2025