LND topic: education-access page 1

education access

New York's Child Care Crisis: A Hidden Hurdle for Families

December 26, 2025

New York's child care system is in dire need of an overhaul. The current situation is pushing many families to leave the state, and it's not just about the money. It's about the lack of access to quality, affordable child care for all. Right now, only a tiny fraction of 3-year-olds and less than ha

politics

New Rules: Immigrants Without Legal Status Can't Join Head Start

July 12, 2025

The government has decided to block immigrants without legal status from joining Head Start, a free preschool program. This change is part of a bigger plan to limit access to federal benefits for those who are not citizens. For many years, immigrants without legal status could still join some commu

education

Norwegian College Boom: Did It Really Shift Family Plans?

June 2, 2025

Norway saw a big push to open colleges in the 1970s and 1980s. The idea was to give more people a shot at higher education. This move was part of a broader trend seen in many countries. People were going to college more than ever before. Some thought this would change how families were formed and ho

education

The Power of Xavier University: A Century of Change

May 8, 2025

America's education system is under a lot of pressure. Many people worry about the cost of college, the lack of financial help, and the attacks on higher education. These issues are pushing many students away from pursuing a college degree. However, there are institutions like Xavier University of L

education

Love, Learning, and Money: The Chinese Marriage Mix

February 20, 2025

In China, marriage is changing. People are increasingly choosing partners with similar education levels. This isn't just about finding someone with the same degree. It's about how this trend affects money and opportunities. This trend is called educational assortative mating. It's becoming

education

Netflix's Bela Bajaria: A Champion for Girls' Education and Gender Equality

October 25, 2024

Imagine being born into a world where your future is limited simply because of your gender. This is the harsh reality for countless girls around the globe. Bela Bajaria, Netflix's chief content officer, shared these thoughts during Variety's Power of Women event. She discussed how her daughters have

education

Why Do Asylum Seekers Pay Higher Tuition?

October 8, 2024

Edsel Chacon and Mario Rodriguez, both asylum seekers from Venezuela, have lived in South Carolina for three years. They graduated from Hanahan High School, worked, paid taxes, and now attend Trident Technical College. Despite calling South Carolina home, they are charged out-of-state tuition fees,