Lauren covers education for WORLD’s digital, print, and podcast platforms. She is a graduate of Thomas Edison State University and World Journalism Institute, and she lives in Wichita, Kan.
EDUCATION | Mid-year academic data show young students still missing early reading goals
In trying to streamline the financial aid process, the Department of Education is experiencing errors and causing delays for colleges and students
EDUCATION | Schools turn to digital maps for emergencies
Advocates say proposals burden parents and don’t help children
EDUCATION | Legislators in Tennessee hope better school evacuation protocols will save lives
CHILDREN’S BOOKS | Reviews of four books featuring black characters
A Christian homeschool robotics team competes for more than just trophies
The life and legacy of WORLD founder Joel Belz
EDUCATION | States try new tactics to fight chronic absenteeism
Parents and educators wrestle with school choice and ideology while test scores plummet
