Anya Kamenetz

NPR

Anya Kamenetz appears in the following:

Transgender Students, For-Profit Colleges And Changes To The SAT

Saturday, February 25, 2017

Our weekly recap of the latest national education news. Highlights: Betsy DeVos spoke to a major conservative gathering, and the College Board took steps to fight cheating.

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Trump And Transgender Rights: What Just Happened?

Thursday, February 23, 2017

On Wednesday, the Trump administration rescinded Obama-era guidance on transgender students' rights in schools. Here's what that means for the Supreme Court and for students in school right now.

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What Students Can Learn By Writing For Wikipedia

Wednesday, February 22, 2017

Replacing "alternative facts" with a footnoted, neutral point of view. Some professors say students work harder knowing their research will have a broad audience.

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The Brian Lehrer Show Live: Jamil Smith, Ana Marie Cox, Yvette Clarke and More

Tuesday, February 21, 2017

Watch video of the show's live broadcast with guests Jamil Smith and Ana Marie Cox of MTV News, U.S. Representative Yvette Clarke (D-NY9), Slate's Fred Kaplan and NPR's Anya Kamenetz.

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In the Classroom: A Panel of New York and New Jersey Teachers

Tuesday, February 21, 2017

Local teachers join for a conversation on the current state of education and their thoughts on how President Trump's Secretary of Education might impact the system.

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DeVos Spars With Teachers, Trump On Autism And More Education Stories Of The Week

Saturday, February 18, 2017

With Secretary Betsy DeVos rolling up her sleeves and joining President Donald Trump to talk with educators and parents, Washington, D.C., is at the center of a lot of education news this week.

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Beyond DeVos, What 5 Key Trump Appointees Could Mean For Schools

Friday, February 17, 2017

Here's a roundup of how new leadership could affect education.

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Did Betsy DeVos Make You Want To Run For School Board?

Sunday, February 12, 2017

The controversy over President Trump's education secretary has brought new interest in seeking local office.

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About That Bill Abolishing The Department Of Education

Thursday, February 09, 2017

A congressman has introduced a one-line bill that would kill the department. Legal scholars call it "symbolic legislation." Meanwhile, the House has voted to curtail some key education regulations.

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Betsy DeVos Confirmed As Education Secretary

Tuesday, February 07, 2017

The most controversial Cabinet pick in recent memory squeaks through with some help from Vice President Pence. Here are some implications for higher education, school choice and more.

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How Betsy DeVos Became Trump's Least Popular Cabinet Pick

Friday, February 03, 2017

People from both sides of the aisle have come close to scuttling the nomination of the Michigan philanthropist to be secretary of education.

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2 GOP Senators Break With Party On Betsy DeVos Confirmation

Thursday, February 02, 2017

The nomination of President Trump's choice for education secretary could come down to a single tie-breaker voted cast by Vice President Pence. Democrats and two Republicans oppose DeVos.

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Under DeVos, Here's How School Choice Might Work

Tuesday, January 31, 2017

"Tax credit scholarships" are a twist on vouchers. Florida's program is one of the largest in the country, serving 92,000 students.

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Students Stranded Worldwide By Trump Order

Monday, January 30, 2017

Many international students trying to get back to classes at NYU, MIT, Yale and other U.S. schools are now in limbo.

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5 Big Ideas In Education That Don't Work

Saturday, January 14, 2017

Some of the most popular ideas in education aren't necessarily the best fixes.

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School Graduation Rates Are Deceiving. Here Are 7 Things That Would Help

Thursday, January 12, 2017

High school graduation rates are improving, but an investigation into the numbers shows some of that is due to quick fixes. Policy experts respond with their suggestions for real progress.

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Is Free College Really Free?

Thursday, January 05, 2017

Free tuition has been a buzz phrase lately, and New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's statewide proposal puts it front and center this week. Here's our look at the fine print.

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When A School's Online Eavesdropping Can Prevent A Suicide

Friday, December 23, 2016

Administrators now have the power to track students' browsing on school-issued laptops, even at home. That can help spot a student in distress. But the implications are complicated.

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Advice From Parents On Screen Time And The Digital World

Friday, December 16, 2016

How do you cope with parenting in the digital age? And how do you balance it all? How do you protect your kids, yet give them the freedom to create and explore.

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Real Parents, Real Talk About Kids And Screens

Tuesday, December 06, 2016

How do you cope with parenting in the digital age? And how do you balance it all? How do you protect your kids, yet give them the freedom to create and explore?

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