Rural Schools
Are microschools a solution to falling public school enrollment? One district thinks so
by Rachel Fradette, The Hechinger Report March 2, 2026 GREENFIELD, Ind. — Seventh grader Taitym Lynch plans most of her […]
March 2, 2026
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
Alabama made a big investment in elementary math, but underresourced schools still have a long way to go
by Steven Yoder, The Hechinger Report February 20, 2026 GREENVILLE, Ala. — Toward the end of a math lesson on […]
February 20, 2026
School closures rarely save much money and often lead to test score declines
by Mara Casey Tieken, The Hechinger Report February 2, 2026 As a researcher who studies school closings and counsels local […]
February 2, 2026
California school districts pay for abuse settlements despite no claims
Top Takeaways Districts that haven’t faced abuse allegations still pay due to insurance pooling. The Bass Lake Joint Union Elementary […]
January 26, 2026
Trump’s national school voucher program could mean a boom in Christian education
by Anya Kamenetz, The Hechinger Report January 22, 2026 LACONIA, N.H. — Three dozen 4- and 5-year-olds trooped out onto […]
January 22, 2026
After nearly two years, Congress throws rural schools a lifeline
Students from FFA from all across the country visited Congress to advocate for their schools in rural areas. Credit: Courtesy […]
December 11, 2025
Wellness coaches take on youth mental health problem in rural California
Top Takeaways Students in rural areas fare much worse than those in urban areas in mental well-being because of poverty […]
May 7, 2025