Beyond the Reading Wars: Why Education Reform is Failing Our Students
This article is based on the investigative reporting from APM Reports’ "Sold a Story," Season 2, Episode 1. For decades, the American education system has been locked in a cycle…
Independent Sector Sounds Alarm Over Proposed Rule Threatening Tax-Exempt Status for Institutions Supporting Minority Students
WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 3, 2026) – The Independent Sector, a leading national membership organization representing nonprofits and philanthropies, issued a forceful statement today in response to a newly proposed federal…
Monuments of Dissent: How French Students Are Reclaiming Public Spaces to Confront a National Crisis
By Anna Lee and Phillip Pyle Across the plazas of Paris, Marseille, and Toulouse, the bronze and stone figures that define France’s historical identity are being transformed. Statues of Marianne,…
The "University-Branded" Mirage: How IronCircle Sold False Promises and Left Students in Debt
When Christopher Collins decided to pivot his career into cybersecurity, he wasn’t looking for a shortcut—he was looking for a lifeline. After an injury made his long-term career as a…
Beyond the Print: How Accessible Technology is Redefining Education for Students with Visual Impairments
For most students, the transition to university is defined by the weight of heavy textbooks, the stress of late-night research, and the pursuit of academic identity. For Angela, a student…
Independent Sector Decries Proposed Rule Threatening Tax-Exempt Status for Institutions Supporting Minority Students
WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 3, 2026) – In a forceful statement issued today, Independent Sector, the national membership organization for nonprofits and philanthropies, vehemently condemned proposed regulatory changes that it argues…
The Middle School Math Crisis: Bridging the Gap to Secure Our Students’ Future
As a mother and grandmother, I have long understood that the middle school years are a crucible of social and emotional transformation. However, from my perspective as a veteran math…
Beyond the Course Catalog: Why Rigor Without Support is a Risky Proposition for Dual Enrollment Students
This article serves as the third installment in Beyond the Course Catalog: What Makes Dual Enrollment Actually Work, a four-part investigative series presented by Getting Smart in partnership with Britebound.…
Empowering the Next Generation: How Jewish University Students are Redefining Advocacy in the Face of Rising Xenophobia
By: Editorial Staff May 21, 2026 In an era defined by polarized political discourse and a resurgence of both antisemitism and anti-immigrant sentiment across the United Kingdom and beyond, a…
Bridging the Classroom Divide: Empowering Students to Advocate for Agency
In the modern educational landscape, a quiet but persistent tension exists within the four walls of the high school classroom. While pedagogical theory has shifted toward student-centered learning, many classrooms…



















