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  The Hechinger Report · [email protected]
April 22, 2025 at 6:14 PM

A new 'CTE for all' model is gaining steam

THE HECHINGER REPORT Plus, two Supreme Court cases with major consequences for public education  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏…
  Nirvi Shah, The Hechinger Report · [email protected]
April 18, 2025 at 2:19 PM

The education news you read makes a difference 💛

THE HECHINGER REPORT Illinois lawmaker proposes bill to help premature babies  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  …
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April 15, 2025 at 6:00 PM

One state's workforce diploma raises obstacles for college

THE HECHINGER REPORT Plus, ChatGPT may offer big benefits to international students  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏…
  The Hechinger Report · [email protected]
April 8, 2025 at 6:44 PM

One district's cellphone ban prioritizes IRL activities

THE HECHINGER REPORT Plus, colleges eye rising Hispanic high school grad rates  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏ …
  The Hechinger Report · [email protected]
April 1, 2025 at 7:15 PM

Federal education cuts will hit Puerto Rico hard

THE HECHINGER REPORT Plus, Trump's plans for special education  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏ …
  The Hechinger Report · [email protected]
March 25, 2025 at 6:00 PM

Students applying for college scholarships try AI

THE HECHINGER REPORT Plus, community colleges partner with heritage industries  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏ …
  The Hechinger Report · [email protected]
March 18, 2025 at 6:45 PM

Why online college costs so much

THE HECHINGER REPORT Plus, a holy war in Oklahoma classrooms  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­…
  The Hechinger Report · [email protected]
March 11, 2025 at 8:47 PM

Revisiting how the pandemic changed our lives

THE HECHINGER REPORT Plus, how school districts feel the decline of coal  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­…
  Ruby Franzen, The Hechinger Report · [email protected]
March 7, 2025 at 1:49 PM

How you can help The Hechinger Report stay in classrooms and on campuses

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  The Hechinger Report · [email protected]
March 4, 2025 at 8:45 PM

In Utah, a case study for DEI crackdowns

THE HECHINGER REPORT Plus, former Trump appointee blasts DOGE education cuts  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­…
  The Hechinger Report · [email protected]
February 25, 2025 at 8:00 PM

'It's arson': Trump and the Bureau of Indian Education

THE HECHINGER REPORT Plus, a week-by-week look at Trump's actions on education  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏ …
  The Hechinger Report · [email protected]
February 18, 2025 at 7:30 PM

Customizing school buildings to accommodate young kids

THE HECHINGER REPORT Plus, a virtual wrecking ball hits IES  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏  ­͏…
  The Hechinger Report · [email protected]
February 11, 2025 at 8:14 PM

The effects of a smaller federal role in education

The effects of a smaller federal role in education Plus, colleges rebrand the humanities View this email in your browser A newsletter from The Hechinger Report This week's newsletter is supported by: …
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February 4, 2025 at 6:30 PM

Students entitled to workforce training aren't getting it

Students entitled to workforce training aren't getting it Plus, what to make of the latest NAEP scores View this email in your browser A newsletter from The Hechinger Report This week's newsletter is supported by: …
  The Hechinger Report · [email protected]
January 28, 2025 at 6:30 PM

There's a problem getting help to the most fragile babies

There's a problem getting help to the most fragile babies Plus: Book ban complaints dismissed and anti-discrimination policies ended View this email in your browser A newsletter from The Hechinger Report This week's new…
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January 21, 2025 at 6:29 PM

Equality and math instruction

Equality and math instruction Plus: Writing notes instead of typing pits scholars against each other View this email in your browser January 21, 2025 A newsletter from The Hechinger Report This week's newsletter…
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January 14, 2025 at 6:30 PM

Higher education's 'demographic cliff' 📉

Higher education's 'demographic cliff' 📉 Plus: A new study on special education inclusion View this email in your browser January 14, 2025 A newsletter from The Hechinger Report This week's newsletter is support…
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January 10, 2025 at 1:49 PM

Breaking Barriers: $100K+ Raised for Education Journalism

Breaking Barriers: $100K+ Raised for Education Journalism Thank you for all the support during our year-end campaign! View this email in your browser Dear Reader, Since November, you've tolerated our as…
  Liz Willen, The Hechinger Report · [email protected]
January 7, 2025 at 9:15 PM

New year brings new fears for undocumented students

New year brings new fears for undocumented students Plus, can tutoring conquer absenteeism? View this email in your browser A newsletter from The Hechinger Report This week's newsletter is supported by:…
  Nirvi Shah, The Hechinger Report · [email protected]
December 31, 2024 at 4:01 PM

A stunning year

A stunning year And another one to come View this email in your browser A newsletter from The Hechinger Report What a year it has been. The Hechinger Report broke news about just how often another col…
  Jackie Mader, The Hechinger Report · [email protected]
December 31, 2024 at 2:19 PM

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Confirm your support to The Hechinger Report Thank you for reading our journalism in 2024 View this email in your browser I’m Jackie Mader, an early childhood reporter and writer of the Early Childhood…
  Nirvi Shah, The Hechinger Report · [email protected]
December 30, 2024 at 11:44 AM

Who are these people asking me for money?

Who are these people asking me for money? We’re a passionate team deeply committed to advancing education through nonprofit journalism View this email in your browser Fundraising update: We hit our $60,000 year-end campaign…
  Olivia Sanchez, The Hechinger Report · [email protected]
December 29, 2024 at 1:49 PM

Am I making the right choices for readers like you?

Am I making the right choices for readers like you? Keeping you, students, educators and policymakers informed is at the heart of why I write for The Hechinger Report View this email in your browser FUNDRAISING UPD…
  Liz Willen, The Hechinger Report · [email protected]
December 24, 2024 at 6:44 PM

Looking ahead, and thinking back

Looking ahead, and thinking back Help us end the year on a high note View this email in your browser A newsletter from The Hechinger Report Slowing down doesn’t come naturally to many journalists. But …
  Ruby Franzen, The Hechinger Report · [email protected]
December 20, 2024 at 5:01 PM

Someone wants to give us $20k 

Someone wants to give us $20k  They want you to support our newsroom!  View this email in your browser TRIPLE MATCH: Help your source of education news raise $60,000 by December 31st. Readers' suppor…
  Liz Willen · [email protected]
December 17, 2024 at 8:00 PM

The hitch with apprenticeships

The hitch with apprenticeships Demand is outpacing supply View this email in your browser A newsletter from The Hechinger Report This week's newsletter is supported by: …
  Chelsea Miller, The Hechinger Report · [email protected]
December 15, 2024 at 1:14 PM

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Your membership status  We rely on reader donations to help sustain this newsletter. We’re just 30 donors away from unlocking a bonus! View this email in your browser We’re just 30 donors away from unlocking a $2,0…
  Nirvi Shah · [email protected]
December 10, 2024 at 7:01 PM

A miscalculation about calculus

A miscalculation about calculus Plus, what inspired our deep dive on early ed View this email in your browser A newsletter from The Hechinger Report This week's newsletter is supported by: …
  Liz Willen, The Hechinger Report · [email protected]
December 10, 2024 at 12:00 AM

Delivering on our mission to serve students

Delivering on our mission to serve students With reader support, Hechinger tools help students choose a college and plan for the costs View this email in your browser If only 46 more readers become donors, w…
  Nirvi Shah, The Hechinger Report · [email protected]
December 4, 2024 at 12:01 AM

A reminder about our journalism

A reminder about our journalism We’re a national newsroom that has a local impact View this email in your browser If only 52 more readers become donors, we'll unlock a $2,000 bonus. Be one of the generous re…
  Liz Willen · [email protected]
December 3, 2024 at 7:00 PM

This school district is driving Helene recovery

This school district is driving Helene recovery Plus, college students bridge political divides View this email in your browser A newsletter from The Hechinger Report 📢 It’s Giving N…
  Liz Willen, The Hechinger Report · [email protected]
December 3, 2024 at 12:45 PM

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November 30, 2024 at 2:19 PM

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Last chance to get your Hechinger beanie! Donate any amount to The Hechinger Report to have a beanie sent your way View this email in your browser Reader, We’re excited to extend our Hec…
  Ruby Franzen, The Hechinger Report · [email protected]
November 29, 2024 at 2:45 PM

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Sure, it’s Black Friday. Let Hechinger help you with a special gift Support Hechinger and we’ll send you a beanie as a thank you! View this email in your browser We’re in the midst of rai…
  Liz Willen · [email protected]
November 26, 2024 at 8:45 PM

Education on the menu 🦃

Education on the menu 🦃 Plus, rural colleges are cutting majors View this email in your browser A newsletter from The Hechinger Report This week's newsletter is supported by: …
  Christina Samuels, The Hechinger Report · [email protected]
November 25, 2024 at 10:30 PM

There’s a math problem we face

There’s a math problem we face We cover how math is taught in schools. Help us make sense of the numbers! View this email in your browser We provide paywall-free, thorough and data-driven education news TH…
  Liz Willen · [email protected]
November 19, 2024 at 9:15 PM

It's becoming easier to get into college

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  Ruby Franzen, The Hechinger Report · [email protected]
November 15, 2024 at 5:04 PM

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Schools need us. Hechinger needs YOU. Our annual fundraising campaign starts today. Donate and have your gift doubled!  View this email in your browser This year, The Hechinger Report kept you informed about h…
  Nirvi Shah · [email protected]
November 12, 2024 at 9:30 PM

Education advocates set their sights on Trump

Education advocates set their sights on Trump Also, getting a bachelor's degree in prison View this email in your browser A newsletter from The Hechinger Report Now through Dec. 31, The Hechinger Report…
  Liz Willen, The Hechinger Report · [email protected]
November 5, 2024 at 6:01 PM

What will today mean for education?

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  Liz Willen · [email protected]
October 29, 2024 at 7:15 PM

Financial aid for the missing middle

Financial aid for the missing middle Plus, new dual enrollment research View this email in your browser A newsletter from The Hechinger Report This week's newsletter is supported by: …
  Liz Willen · [email protected]
October 22, 2024 at 7:30 PM

Which colleges have closed?

Which colleges have closed? More shut so far this year than in 2023 View this email in your browser A newsletter from The Hechinger Report Hi all, You may have heard the term “enrollment cliff” in con…
  Liz Willen · [email protected]
October 15, 2024 at 7:44 PM

The benefits of free community college

The benefits of free community college Tennessee’s experience offers some optimistic signs View this email in your browser A newsletter from The Hechinger Report This week's newsletter is supported by: …
  Liz Willen · [email protected]
October 8, 2024 at 7:44 PM

The education election

The education election Plus, even more K-12 news for you View this email in your browser A newsletter from The Hechinger Report Hi all – It often feels like education is the least-discussed issue in p…
  Liz Willen · [email protected]
October 1, 2024 at 8:30 PM

Young voters are fired up

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  Liz Willen · [email protected]
September 24, 2024 at 6:45 PM

The downside to ditching remedial courses

The downside to ditching remedial courses Graduation rates didn’t budge, according to new study in Tennessee View this email in your browser A newsletter from The Hechinger Report This week's newsletter…
  Liz Willen · [email protected]
September 17, 2024 at 8:00 PM

Old school buildings made new again

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  Ruby Franzen, The Hechinger Report · [email protected]
September 15, 2024 at 8:00 PM

We care deeply 💛

We care deeply 💛 About building the journalism field and hearing from students View this email in your browser Dear Reader,  At The Hechinger Report, we care deeply about what students have to say. That…
  Nirvi Shah, The Hechinger Report · [email protected]
September 15, 2024 at 1:15 PM

Yes, education IS important to democracy

Yes, education IS important to democracy Support your source of education news 💛 View this email in your browser Dear Reader,  International Day of Democracy is today —  a good chance to remind you of how journ…
  Liz Willen · [email protected]
September 10, 2024 at 7:30 PM

An all-charter district no more

An all-charter district no more New Orleans opens its own new school for first time since Katrina View this email in your browser A newsletter from The Hechinger Report Hi all! This week, the city of …