“I slept in the stairs because I didn’t want to go home”
Senior Quajon Avila was not always sure he would make it to graduation. Family problems meant that some nights he could not go home and… Read More
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South Carolina school works to prevent dropouts
In South Carolina, after school and community programs created to address high school dropout rate give students extra needed to help them manage school work… Read More
How can schools prevent student dropout?
Making it to high school graduation can be difficult for some students. At Legacy Charter High School, teachers and staff look for ways to address… Read More
STEM education on the rise in Iowa schools
After seeing a shortage in its professional workforce, Iowa set out to promote STEM education in the classroom through project-based and hands-on learning. Read More
Should teen tanning be banned in Iowa?
Concerns about the increased risk of skin cancer for teens using indoor tanning beds has prompted new legislation in Iowa, although some opponents say personal… Read More
Students investigate the pros and cons of education grants
In West Virginia, schools throughout the state saw a drop in test scores while they transitioned to new Common Core standards. But at Richwood High… Read More
West Virginia students reveal how a chemical spill affected their community
After a spill spread toxic chemicals in West Virginia’s water supply, the state passed a law to regulate state industries and prevent another disaster. But the law… Read More
Women scientists combat stereotypes with #girlswithtoys
Heather Heenehan, a PhD candidate at Duke University studying marine science and conservation, used the hashtag #GirlswithToys to tweet this photo of her using acoustic… Read More
Cutting down on conflict minerals
Ever wonder if your laptop or tablet contains natural resources extracted in a conflict zone? Student Reporting Labs reporter Gabriel Gamino Guerrero interviewed Arizona State… Read More
How an elementary school moves on after a shooting
In 2010, a gunman attacked an elementary school playground in suburban San Diego. Four years later, students from nearby Carlsbad High School visited the school… Read More