The New York Times

Nevada Asked A.I. Which Students Need Help. The Answer Caused an Outcry.

The new system cut the number of students deemed “at risk” in the state by 200,000, leading to tough moral and ethical questions over which children deserve extra assistance. By Troy Closson Nevada ...
Washington City Paper

D.C.’s Equitable Access Preference Helps At-Risk Students Compete for School Seats. Here’s how it works.

This article was produced as part of Humanities DC’s Community Journalism Program. As nearly 100,000 D.C. youth finished their enrollment in May for the upcoming 2025–26 school year, certain at-risk ...
Reno Gazette-Journal

Lawmaker questions why state is using secret algorithm to determine at-risk student funding

Nevada is using a secret algorithm to determine which students are considered at-risk enough to warrant additional education funding, raising concerns about transparency. Developed for the state of ...
West Virginia MetroNews

A bill to establish “at-risk” student charter schools on its way to the full Senate

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Another type of charter school could be established in the state specifically for those who are considered “at-risk” students. The Senate Education Committee recently passed Senate ...
The Olympian

Are WA charter schools working for at-risk kids? New report weighs in

How well are Washington charter schools serving at risk-students? The answer to that query, according to a new state performance audit, “is clearly positive.” The Office of the Washington State ...
The Conversation

Students of color are at greater risk for reading difficulties – even in kindergarten

Black, Hispanic and Native American students are more likely than white or Asian students to struggle with reading – and that gap emerges early, according to our new research. During kindergarten, ...