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Analysis and reporting on America’s schools, from kindergarten to college.

Technology
High school students are more likely to take AP computer science if they live in Maryland or Rhode IslandHigh school students are more likely to take AP computer science if they live in Maryland or Rhode Island
Technology
Congress’s proposed tax bill would undermine STEM and accelerate inequalityCongress’s proposed tax bill would undermine STEM and accelerate inequality
Technology

You think it’s been a long time since we started talking about finding a cure for cancer? Be prepared to keep waiting.

By Blakeley Hoffman
Technology
Coursera has ousted several senior executives along with many rank-and-file staffersCoursera has ousted several senior executives along with many rank-and-file staffers
Technology

As many as 40 people have departed the company after raising $60 million just five months ago.

By Theodore Schleifer
Technology
This long-time Amazon exec left the company and is now recruiting tech workers to mentor students of colorThis long-time Amazon exec left the company and is now recruiting tech workers to mentor students of color
Technology

Ian Freed is working with TAF, a Seattle area non-profit that runs a STEM-focused school.

By Jason Del Rey
Politics
How colleges can help sexual assault survivors — and the accusedHow colleges can help sexual assault survivors — and the accused
Politics

Too many colleges are mishandling sexual assault. Here’s what might actually help.

By Anna North
Technology
The new ‘Goldie’ scholarships — in honor of the late Dave Goldberg — will pay for students in need to have time to be studentsThe new ‘Goldie’ scholarships — in honor of the late Dave Goldberg — will pay for students in need to have time to be students
Technology

“This is as close to an idea to emulate Dave Goldberg the person as we can.”

By Kara Swisher
How Betsy DeVos is quietly erasing Obama’s education legacy
Politics

From dropping protections for transgender students to fostering a friendlier climate for for-profit colleges, DeVos has made an immediate mark.

By Ella Nilsen and Carly Sitrin
Technology
Amazon, Facebook and others in tech will commit $300 million to the White House’s new computer science pushAmazon, Facebook and others in tech will commit $300 million to the White House’s new computer science push
Technology

Ivanka Trump will roll out the announcement today at an event in Detroit with tech leaders.

By Tony Romm
Technology
President Donald Trump and his daughter Ivanka are unveiling a new federal computer science initiative with major tech backersPresident Donald Trump and his daughter Ivanka are unveiling a new federal computer science initiative with major tech backers
Technology

Plus, tech giants like Amazon, Facebook and Google will commit new support to coding education

By Tony Romm
Politics
Betsy DeVos just rolled back protections for sexual assault survivors. Here’s what that means.Betsy DeVos just rolled back protections for sexual assault survivors. Here’s what that means.
Politics

The education department is rescinding Obama-era guidelines, a move survivors and advocates have long feared.

By Anna North
Politics
Betsy DeVos is starting to roll back the Obama-era fight against campus sexual assaultBetsy DeVos is starting to roll back the Obama-era fight against campus sexual assault
Politics

She’s not changing the guidelines yet, but her speech sent a clear signal.

By Ella Nilsen
Politics
Can transgender students go to women’s colleges? Across the country, the answer is evolving.Can transgender students go to women’s colleges? Across the country, the answer is evolving.
Politics

Women’s colleges are broadening their mission to include transgender students. This chart brings all their policies together.

By Anna North
Technology
Coal country is ready for tech jobs — if techies will just give them a chanceCoal country is ready for tech jobs — if techies will just give them a chance
Technology

Recode’s Kara Swisher heads to Louisville, Ky., to talk about the future of work on the latest Recode Decode.

By Eric Johnson
The Weeds
The Weeds: the quiet comeback of school segregationThe Weeds: the quiet comeback of school segregation
Podcast
The Weeds

This week, Sarah, Ezra, and Alvin talk school segregation, Trump White House shake-ups, and marijuana taxation.

By Carly Sitrin
Technology
More women and minorities than ever are taking college-level computer courses in high schoolMore women and minorities than ever are taking college-level computer courses in high school
Technology

Thanks to a new course and a newish nonprofit.

By Rani Molla
Politics
Rahm Emanuel’s plan to push Chicago teens to go to college, explainedRahm Emanuel’s plan to push Chicago teens to go to college, explained
Politics

The experiment could help them get there — or keep them from graduating high school.

By Alexia Fernández Campbell
Politics
Most Republicans now think colleges are bad for AmericaMost Republicans now think colleges are bad for America
Politics

They don’t think much of the media either.

By Carly Sitrin
Technology
Can your CTO still code?Can your CTO still code?
Technology

Chief technology officers need to keep their sleeves rolled up and maintain their coding skills to better challenge their teams of developers.

By Bill Bodin
This Oakland high school robotics club should be the future of a more diverse tech industry
Technology

“When we go to competitions, we really don’t look like the other teams that are there.”

By April Glaser
Technology
Microsoft’s $999 Surface Laptop looks surprisingly goodMicrosoft’s $999 Surface Laptop looks surprisingly good
Technology

Watch out, Chromebooks.

By Dan Frommer
Politics
“Rural America” doesn’t mean “white America” — here’s why that matters“Rural America” doesn’t mean “white America” — here’s why that matters
Politics

What our conversation about “rural America” is missing.

By Sean Illing
Culture
9 questions for Martha Nussbaum9 questions for Martha Nussbaum
Culture

The philosopher on key intellectual influences and the importance of contrary opinions.

By Sean Illing
Technology
Watch this university lecture on calling bullshitWatch this university lecture on calling bullshit
Technology

You don’t have to be enrolled to tune into lectures on spotting bad information such as fake news and shoddy analysis of big data.

By Tess Townsend
Technology
How to be a parent in a digital world and not lose your mindHow to be a parent in a digital world and not lose your mind
Technology

Some thoughts on staying tech-informed so you can be a good guide to your kid’s online life.

By Carolina Milanesi
Politics
Scott Walker wants to let schools cut down on class time. That’s really risky.Scott Walker wants to let schools cut down on class time. That’s really risky.
Politics

Wisconsin’s governor has a never-before-done school flexibility proposal.

By Tara Golshan
Technology
Our education and career systems need deep changes to prepare us for digital globalizationOur education and career systems need deep changes to prepare us for digital globalization
Technology

Surviving and thriving in this new industrial revolution will require never-before-seen collaboration across governments, corporations and educational institutions.

By Gary Smith
Technology
There’s going to be a Howard University campus at GoogleThere’s going to be a Howard University campus at Google
Technology

But the company won’t cover all of the students’ costs.

By Tess Townsend
Politics
How has your classroom changed since the 2016 election?How has your classroom changed since the 2016 election?
Politics

We want to hear from you.

By Lauren Katz
Technology
Apple may have already lost the battle to Google for a new generation of studentsApple may have already lost the battle to Google for a new generation of students
Technology

Chromebooks accounted for 58 percent of the 12.6 million mobile computing devices shipped to primary and secondary schools in the U.S. in 2016 — up from 50 percent in 2015.

By Phil Baker
Politics
These colleges are better than Harvard at making poor kids richThese colleges are better than Harvard at making poor kids rich
Politics

Cal State LA is doing something really, really right.

By Dylan Matthews
Explainers
Anti-transgender bathroom hysteria, explainedAnti-transgender bathroom hysteria, explained
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Explainers

Here’s how bathrooms became a hot-button issue in America.

By German Lopez
Politics
Donald Trump could bring back the debate over the Export-Import BankDonald Trump could bring back the debate over the Export-Import Bank
Politics

A small issue with huge implications.

By Matthew Yglesias
Technology
Do I really need to learn to code?Do I really need to learn to code?
Technology

Code.org CEO Hadi Partovi and Girls Who Code CEO Reshma Saujani discuss on Too Embarrassed to Ask.

By Eric Johnson
Technology
These University of Washington professors are teaching a course on bullshitThese University of Washington professors are teaching a course on bullshit
Technology

Watch out, Big Data.

By Tess Townsend
Education
A comprehensive list of what Betsy DeVos can — and can’t — do nextA comprehensive list of what Betsy DeVos can — and can’t — do next
Education

She can’t “destroy” public education on her own, as critics fear. But she isn’t powerless.

By Libby Nelson
Politics
Betsy DeVos can change education in America without doing a thingBetsy DeVos can change education in America without doing a thing
Politics

When she does, what will happen to the high-profile resistance to Trump’s most divisive nominee?

By Libby Nelson
Politics
How Betsy DeVos became Trump’s most controversial nomineeHow Betsy DeVos became Trump’s most controversial nominee
Politics

She’ll likely be confirmed today with less support than any Cabinet member in history.

By Libby Nelson
Technology
How the press can save itself in the age of TrumpHow the press can save itself in the age of Trump
Technology

Journalism professor Jay Rosen offers some suggestions for journalists under siege on Recode Media.

By Eric Johnson
Politics
Ed Secretary John King tried to reform school discipline. He thinks we still have a long way to go.Ed Secretary John King tried to reform school discipline. He thinks we still have a long way to go.
Podcast
Politics

A Q&A with Secretary King about the problems with school discipline and how we might fix them.

By Liz Scheltens and Byrd Pinkerton
Education
Betsy DeVos was asked a basic question about education policy — and couldn’t answerBetsy DeVos was asked a basic question about education policy — and couldn’t answer
Education

Al Franken lobbed her a softball. She got tripped up.

By Libby Nelson