Opinion
We don’t have a math problem in Arkansas or in the United States. We have a culture problem
by Mark Bauer, The Hechinger Report March 2, 2026 For 23 years, I’ve taught high school math. And for 23 […]
March 2, 2026
Truly Good Schools Aren’t Derailed by Staff Turnover. They’re Built for It – The 74
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February 28, 2026
High schools rarely plan for college and career readiness in a serious way and will fail students until they do
by Andrew Schmitz and Bill DeBaun, The Hechinger Report February 23, 2026 U.S. high schools and districts need to treat […]
February 23, 2026
I Asked Students Whether They’d Want to be Teachers? They Responded, ‘Why Would I?’ – The 74
I spoke in January 2026 with 150 high school students about career options. After explaining my own career as a […]
February 22, 2026
America Is About to Be Graded on AI Literacy. We Are Not Prepared. – The 74
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February 21, 2026
OPINION: Want to get young people excited about learning? Give them hands-on programs, mentors and skills that lead to good careers
by Julie Lammers, The Hechinger Report February 19, 2026 Sitting in a classroom and being lectured day after day is […]
February 19, 2026
We need to expand research experience for college students to HBCUs, regional public universities and community colleges
by JP Flores, The Hechinger Report February 16, 2026 When I was 17, I didn’t know a single scientist. I […]
February 16, 2026
OPINION: Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl performance should last well beyond halftime and extend to classrooms
by Tony DelaRosa, The Hechinger Report February 10, 2026 During Sunday’s Super Bowl halftime show, my family, a mix of […]
February 10, 2026
Community colleges are uniquely positioned to train the nation’s AI workforce
by Antonio Delgado, The Hechinger Report February 9, 2026 Every industrial revolution begins by creating a new middle class. The […]
February 9, 2026