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.
In November, an unknown assailant killed four University of Idaho students and police have yet to arrest any suspects
Police and the community are still seeking answers
Critics say partisan group was flawed from the start
Over the last few decades, many educators and analysts focused on girls’ academic success
More women than men are finishing high school and college
Over 6,000 K-12 students have poured into New York City schools and most of those students are likely immigrants
Influx of students tax New York schools and nonprofits
26 million already applied for loan relief
Percentage of Hispanic teachers lags far behind
Filling in curriculum gaps left by COVID shutdowns