A conversation about the future of media featuring StudentNation writers Ilana Cohen, Aina Marzia, and Lara-Nour Walton. Moderated by “Nation” editor and publisher Katrina vanden Heuvel. The event took place at Puffin Brooklyn on January 29, 2026.
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by The Nation Fund Journalism Fellows Violations of the First Amendment have increased during Trump’s second term, impacting our freedom to assemble, worship as we choose, speak openly, and hold our government to account. Unless the course is corrected, we will feel the impact of a diminished 1st Amendment for years to come.Nine journalism students in The […]
By Amanda Shea Hungria The 2022 New York City Department of Education’s (DOE) class size reduction bill demands all New York City DOE high schools to meet a 25:1 student to teacher ratio by 2028. As of 2025 more than 64% of schools have already met the mandate. This bill aims to boost student achievement […]
By Brianna Sylvain Poly Prep’s appointment of Dr. Noni Thomas López as new head of school signifies change in more ways than one. For example, Thomas López is the first woman and person of color to be Poly’s head of school in the institution’s history. With a new head of school comes a shift within […]
By Dejennay Dehaney COVID had a particularly large impact on education, with a majority of students transitioning from in person schooling to remote learning .According to The National Center For Education Statistics , 77% of public school students switched to remote learning and 73% for private school students. Covid led to a 6.4% decrease in […]
By Emily Batista Starting in the 2025–26 school year, New York state law prohibited in-school usage of personal internet-enabled devices. In high schools like Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music, students previously had unsanctioned use of their own devices—during free periods or discreetly in class. With the end of thatl approach, the law is […]