Liya Cui

Liya Cui is a freelance reporter whose coverage includes public policy, climate, food, and health. She has a master's degree in journalism from the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY.

Student Success

Gen Z students: 3 reasons they come to school

Liya Cui - August 28, 2026

Academic performance isn’t the only thing that determines whether Gen Z students enjoy their school day.

Professional Development

Early-career teachers struggle with confidence in the classroom

Liya Cui - August 14, 2026

Novice teachers have doubts about using different assessment strategies and controlling disruptive classroom behavior.

Tech & Cybersecurity

Support for cellphone bans is now growing among U.S. adults

Liya Cui - August 11, 2026

Nearly half of U.S. adults support "bell-to-bell" cellphone bans for middle and high school students, according to a new survey.

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