Katie Reilly

Katie Reilly is a reporter for TIME.

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Students Begged for Help as Cops Waited Outside

As many as 19 law enforcement officers waited in the hallway outside because they believed the gunman was no longer a threat, authorities said. 

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How Buffalo Schools Are Grappling With the Racist Attack

Fatima Morrell, the associate superintendent for culturally and linguistically responsive initiatives in Buffalo public schools, says it’s important for schools to play a role in teaching students to combat racism, while offering social-emotional support for those who are grieving

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What We Know About Biden's Plan to Forgive Student Loans

It's clear that whatever Biden does will be short of the $50,000 loan forgiveness championed by Sen. Elizabeth Warren and others—if he chooses to cancel debt at all

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What Will Harvard's Slavery Report Actually Change?

More universities are acknowledging their historical connections to slavery. But in many cases, they're stopping short of what students want

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How 'Social and Emotional Learning' Became the Newest Battleground in the Classroom Wars

The longstanding educational concept has recently drawn backlash. Here's what 'social and emotional learning' really means

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Florida’s Governor Just Signed the 'Stop Woke Act.’ Here’s What It Means for Schools and Businesses

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation on Friday that aims to regulate how schools and businesses address race and gender, the state’s latest effort to restrict education about those topics.The law, which has become known...

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Why Michelle Obama’s Brother Is Suing His Kids’ Former School

Former First Lady Michelle Obama’s brother is suing a Milwaukee private school that his children attended, accusing the school of racial bias and insensitivity toward students of color.Craig Robinson and his wife Kelly say their...

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Why California Is Delaying Its Vaccine Mandate for Schools

California was the first state to announce that children would be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to attend school

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Republicans are Increasingly Targeting 'Divisive Concepts' at Colleges

Tennessee is poised to become the next state to enact a law controlling how “divisive concepts” are addressed on college campuses. Its recently passed bill, which could be signed into law in the coming weeks,...

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Madeleine Albright, Trailblazing Secretary of State, Dies

Madeleine Albright, the first ever woman to serve as Secretary of State, died at 84 years old

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Culture Wars Could Be Coming to a School Board Near You

School board elections have become more competitive and contentious as candidates battle over national partisan issues like critical race theory, book bans, and COVID-19 rules

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How War Affects Russian and Ukrainian Students in the U.S.

Amid calls to protect Ukrainian students in the U.S., some colleges are cutting ties with Russian schools and companies, and one lawmaker suggested expelling Russian students from the country

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Black Families Rejecting White-Washed History Turn to Homeschooling

Homeschooling increased nationwide after the pandemic disrupted in-person learning, and the increase was most significant among Black families

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The Pandemic Is Adding to Public School Enrollment Woes

Public school enrollment dropped 3% in the 2020-21 academic year compared with 2019-20, in part because of upheavals arising from the COVID-19 pandemic

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Quinta Brunson on Abbott Elementary, Teachers, and Comedy

As a child, Quinta Brunson loved being able to gather around the TV with her family for the shows they all enjoyed, from 227 to Martin to The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Now, the writer...

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Schools Rethink History Lessons Amid Anti-Asian Racism

New Jersey and Illinois are the first states to require teaching of Asian American history in schools

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As COVID Hits Schools, Parents Scramble to Get Kids Tested

From Chicago to NY and LA, it's the 'COVID Test Hunger Games' as parents, students and educators face a confusing array of requirements sparked by Omicron

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Ex-Students Say Their Religious School Targeted LGBTQ Kids

Two graduates of Bangor Christian say the school at the center of a Supreme Court case, Carson v Makin, discriminated against LGBTQ students

By Katie Reilly and Madeleine Carlisle

SCOTUS Hears Major Religious Freedom Case on Maine Schools

Amy and David Carson were high school sweethearts. They met at Bangor Christian Schools, a private religious K-12 school in Bangor, Maine, when they were in their early teens. Their siblings attended the school. Family...

By Madeleine Carlisle and Katie Reilly

Michigan School Shooting Renews Gun Concerns After COVID-19

While there were far fewer school shootings last year, when many students were learning remotely, this school year reversed that trend

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