Category: Opinion
School closures rarely save much money and often lead to test score declines
by Mara Casey Tieken, The Hechinger Report February 2, 2026 As a researcher who studies school closings and counsels local […]
February 2, 2026
If We Care About Learning, We Must Care About Kids’ Oral Health – The 74
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February 1, 2026
On a college campus in Minneapolis, a sense of danger and anxiety prevails
by Paul Pribbenow, The Hechinger Report January 30, 2026 Spring semester at Augsburg University in Minneapolis, where I serve as […]
January 30, 2026
The debate over AI in education is stuck. Let’s move it forward in responsible ways that truly serve students
by Maddy Sims, The Hechinger Report January 29, 2026 Artificial intelligence is already reshaping how we work, communicate and create. […]
January 29, 2026
Seeking the help and support of college mentors made all the difference on our path to higher education when the going got tough
by Raven Amah Ybona and Javonte Sellers, The Hechinger Report January 27, 2026 Like millions of students across the country, […]
January 27, 2026
New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani is creating the first large-scale child care entitlement for 2-year-olds, but lessons from the field must be heeded
by Bruce Fuller, The Hechinger Report January 26, 2026 New York’s youthful mayor, Zohran Mamdani, is buoying the hopes of […]
January 26, 2026
What Education Leaders Can Learn from the AI Gold Rush – The 74
Get stories like this delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for The 74 Newsletter Every week, my 7-year-old brings […]
January 25, 2026
OPINION: U.S. colleges need more men. Trump’s new policies inadvertently disadvantage them, especially at selective schools
by Catharine Hill, The Hechinger Report January 20, 2026 While attending a gathering of Ivy League women years ago, I […]
January 20, 2026
After L.A.’s Wildfires, Reshaping Disaster Response to Address Children’s Needs – The 74
Get stories like this delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for The 74 Newsletter As the one-year anniversary of […]
January 19, 2026