Education
KU Faculty, Students Go on Offense at Allen Fieldhouse Against Administration’s Budget Strategy
Faculty and students at the University of Kansas are protesting plans to deal with massive budget problems by shedding tenured professors, undervaluing graduate teaching assistants and jettisoning degree programs.
Young Students Talk About School in a Pandemic
What do students have to say about learning in a pandemic? Four young students give their personal takes.
COVID on Campus: Unprecedented Challenges, Mixed Results
An analysis of four major Midwestern universities shows that no matter what the schools did to mitigate the COVID-19 pandemic the results were worse than predicted.
How Kansas City-Area Education Has Changed During the Pandemic
Some veteran teachers are learning new ways to teach these days, as superintendents try to keep school on track.
Student Loan Burden Weighs Down a Generation
People struggling with heavy student loan burdens are looking for relief from the incoming Biden administration.
curiousKC | Raise Your Hand if You Want to Talk About Education
Participate in the discussion about education and help shape our reporting.
curiousKC | How Do You Discuss the Scary Virus With Children?
The curiousKC team talks to parents and experts about how to discuss COVID-19 with children.
Calling students, teachers and parents: What questions do you have about the future of education?
Teachers, parents and students, send us your education questions. Our engagement team will report on the stories that matter to you.
Kansas City’s Place in Chicano History
On Sept. 16, 1969, students mobilized a Chicano walkout at Kansas City’s West High School. Self-made periodicals, newsletters and newspapers were integral to getting the movement going.
Central High School, Nearby Clergy, Changing Narrative for Community
Central High School’s principal and nearby clergy are turning the school into a community center to help students and families succeed.