Anya Kamenetz appears in the following:
Teachers, Lawyers And Others Worry About The Fate Of Student Debt Forgiveness
Wednesday, April 05, 2017
Borrowers are "frightened," "anxious," "betrayed," at the suggestion that a federal student loan forgiveness program could be taken away.
Education Department Casts Doubts On Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Tuesday, April 04, 2017
A legal filing by the Education Department last week calls into question the future of a program that allowed a student's loan to be forgiven after 10 years of work in the public sector.
A New Look At The Lasting Consequences Of Student Debt
Tuesday, April 04, 2017
Going to college can boost your earning power, but having student debt hurts your chances of owning a home, according to a new report.
How Schools Are Like Uber, Trump U Settlement, And Other Education News Of The Week
Saturday, April 01, 2017
A financial aid flap, DeVos on stage, and more.
A Surprising Explanation For Why Some Immigrants Excel In Science
Thursday, March 30, 2017
It has to do with language learning, according to a new study from Duke University.
This Week In Education: Supreme Court Rules On Special Ed; Senator Slams Vouchers
Saturday, March 25, 2017
Plus a bill for 'Dreamers' and a former for-profit college lobbyist leaves the Education Department.
School Suspensions Have Plunged: We Don't Yet Know If That's Good News
Thursday, March 23, 2017
A controversial new paper suggests schools in New York City are less safe now that fewer students are being suspended.
The Supreme Court Rules In Favor Of A Special Education Student
Wednesday, March 22, 2017
In a case involving a Colorado school district, the high court finds that schools must ensure students make more than minimal progress.
You Probably Believe Some Learning Myths: Take Our Quiz To Find Out
Wednesday, March 22, 2017
A new survey shows widespread misconceptions and unfounded confidence about learning.
The Earth Is Flat? Check Wikipedia
Monday, March 20, 2017
Wikipedia has discovered an educational mission in an age of rampant truthiness. And it's enlisting college students to help.
Education Budget Cuts, Student Aid Problems And More
Saturday, March 18, 2017
Trump's proposed 13 percent budget cut is the top education story of the week. Also: What's happening with student aid.
Trump's Budget Blueprint Pinches Pennies For Education
Thursday, March 16, 2017
The proposal from the White House calls for a $1.4 billion increase in funding for school choice; a total of $9 billion in cuts.
Try This One Trick To Improve Student Outcomes
Thursday, March 16, 2017
Richard Kahlenberg of The Century Foundation argues that it's time to take a closer look at integration.
Parent Anxiety, Screen Time And Learning In The Digital Age
Monday, March 13, 2017
We met with parents to talk about screen time, digital privacy and the role of devices in the classroom. They had a lot of questions, so we asked some experts for answers. Take a listen.
'I Have Children Crying In The Classroom'
Thursday, March 09, 2017
What Trump's immigration crackdown means at one NYC school. Families shared their fears, and learned about their legal rights.
'Tax Credit Scholarships,' Praised By Trump, Turn Profits For Some Donors
Tuesday, March 07, 2017
A program that allows poor students to choose a private school can also enrich the people who fund it.
Betsy DeVos' 'School Choice' Controversy; Historically Black Colleges And More
Saturday, March 04, 2017
Here's NPR Ed's take on the top national education stories this week. The highlight: controversy surrounding a visit from black college presidents.
Parent Alert! Your Child Just Skipped Class
Thursday, March 02, 2017
In a study, automated text messages to parents reduced absences and the number of F's earned by high school students.
Trump Highlighted This Unusual School Choice Idea Last Night
Wednesday, March 01, 2017
The president's guest, Denisha Merriweather, received Florida's tax credit scholarship, which allows students to attend private schools.
To This Scholar, For-Profit Colleges Are 'Lower Ed'
Tuesday, February 28, 2017
Tressie McMillan Cottom delves into the hopes and dreams of students outside the traditional college path.