Education Washington schools chief issues new guidance on protecting immigrant students As schools across Washington brace for a crackdown on immigration under President Donald Trump, the state’s top education official has issued new guidance on state and federal protections for immigrant students. Sami West
National In a surprise, U.S. colleges saw higher enrollment last fall The number of students in undergraduate and graduate programs rose above pre-pandemic levels for the first time. Elissa Nadworny
Education Texas lawmakers move to require Ten Commandments in classrooms Texas lawmakers plan on picking up an idea passed in Louisiana last year and now blocked in court — requiring the Ten Commandments be posted in public schools.
Education Midwest schools struggling to serve students experiencing housing instability A public radio investigation has found that Midwest schools are struggling to serve students who experience housing instability, despite a federal law intended to ensure equal access to education. Kavahn Mansouri A Martínez
Education A harsh life among ‘super over-caffeinated’ penguins (reprise) Chris Morgan Jim Gates Matt Martin
Education AFT President Randi Weingarten discusses resistance to Trump's education policies What will resistance to Trump's education policy look like this time around? NPR hears from Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers. A Martínez
Education A school district in Florida is giving bikes to kids to tackle absenteeism A school district in Florida is giving bikes to kids who are at risk of missing too much school because they can't get there on time. Danielle Prieur
Arts & Life A California fifth grader interviews his firefighter father Cian Lawlor's father was dispatched to the Palisades Fire just over a week ago and he's been working it ever since. The 11-year-old had some questions for his dad. Lauren Migaki Janet W. Lee
National College campuses react to the news of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal The Israel-Hamas war ignited protests on many U.S. college campuses. Some students were elated, others concerned after the announcement of a ceasefire. Tovia Smith
Education In era of budget cuts, Washington schools chief calls for more ed funding The state’s top education leader says this year needs to be a turning point for school funding in Washington. Sami West
