Girls, many of who have suffered a range of trauma at home, make up a growing share of children arrested and detained across the country.
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How Some Alabama Hospitals Quietly Drug Test New Mothers — Without Their Consent
In many cases, Alabama hospitals drug test mothers and babies without explicit consent and without warning about the potential consequences.
New Data Reveals Stark Gaps in Graduation Rates Between Poor and Wealthy Students
The new report comes on the heels of recently released federal education data that has brought new focus on how low-income students fare at college, including how much federal debt they take on and how much they earn after graduation.
First Library to Support Anonymous Internet Browsing Effort Stops After DHS Email
Used in repressive regimes by dissidents and journalists, Tor is considered a crucial tool for freedom of expression and counts the State Department among its top donors. But Tor has been a thorn in the side of law enforcement.
Passing the Test: Is New York City’s universal pre-K the best way to allocate education dollars?
As 65,000 4-year-olds start free, full-time pre-kindergarten today as part of New York City’s ambitious universal pre-K program, questions persist about whether the program is spending public funds wisely.
Small Group Goes to Great Lengths to Block Homeschooling Regulation
Over the past few years, some members of the first homeschooled generation have begun advocating for stronger regulations.