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.
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
School districts lose track of homeless students during the pandemic
Pro-life students question the university’s tolerance of a pro-abortion event
Ministries feel the pain of rising inflation as more families seek help
Experts believe K-12 student homelessness grew during pandemic, despite some survey results suggesting a decline
Black families are embracing home education in record numbers
Students’ physical fitness suffered from a year with no gym class
The coronavirus pandemic boosted home education among African Americans, but it wasn’t the only factor