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.
Experts disagree on how valuable the program would be
States change requirements to avoid more COVID-19 closures
The pandemic may be driving increased interest in technical education
Teachers are leaving the major unions over political disagreements
COVID-19 restrictions, race debates, transgender issues, and testing controversies all contributed to school changes this year
Schools face a shortage of emotional support staff, just when students need them most
The pandemic and politics are pushing out leaders in education
The National Education Association reported a continued decline in membership this year
Mental health needs have grown during the pandemic, but many school districts lack sufficient counseling
