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.
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
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
