Michelle Centamore

Career outcomes improve for college students, but gaps remain

While most college graduates gain financially from higher education, many still face barriers to affordable programs that lead to meaningful work—and many good jobs remain unfilled, says report.

Putting students—not technology—at the center of innovation

For Donnie Piercey, technology is less about showing off the newest device and more about empowering teachers and students.

Shift happens: designing student-centered classrooms with AI and tech

Technology is “a lever for equity and empowerment—not just for students, but for educators, too,” says Whitney Criswell, Leadhership speaker and digital learning coach.

Gen Z is more optimistic, if not fully engaged

Student engagement soars in 2025: 50% say school lets them do their best, up from 40% in 2023, survey finds.

How to support students’ well-being in the age of AI

The effects of artificial intelligence technologies are complex: "AI is not all good or bad," a new report from the American Psychological Association says.

Dismantling of Education Department puts future of trillions of dollars in student loans in question

The $1.64 trillion financial portfolio is managed separately from the department’s policy apparatus, the latter of which Trump has sought to wind down or reassign to other agencies. President Trump acknowledged that the massive loan balance was a complicating factor in his effort to shutter the agency.

This mental health chatbot aims to fill the counseling gap at understaffed schools

As school districts struggle to support the mental health of their students, a startup called Sonar Mental Health has built a “wellbeing companion” called Sonny to help. Sonny is a chatbot that relies on a combination of human staff and AI.

Schools brace for clash with immigration officials ahead of Trump term

Administrators and teachers’ unions are looking to build relationships and provide resources for students and families without legal status as President-elect Trump has pledged the largest mass deportation in history.

A growing number of states are considering bills to ban cellphones in schools

A growing number of states are considering legislation to ban or restrict cellphones in schools, part of an effort to remove classroom distractions for students as concerns rise about their mental health.