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  Liz Willen, The Hechinger Report · [email protected]
November 6, 2026 at 3:26 PM

Today, every dollar you give will be DOUBLED 💛

The Hechinger Report is kicking off our end-of-year fundraising campaign Hi Reader, Today, we’re kicking off our end-of-year NewsMatch campaign, our most important fundraising effort of the year. And we’re starting with a strong proposition for you: Every dollar you give will be doubled. $10 becomes…
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November 3, 2026 at 7:06 PM

A friendlier college admissions process

Plus, some states want to ban tenure View in browser Weekly Update A newsletter from The Hechinger Report Sponsored by: Heads up! Hechinger’s NewsMatch campaign begins this Friday. For the remainder of the year, you’ll be hearing more from us about what we accomplished in 2026 (and the impact we hel…
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  Ruby Franzen, The Hechinger Report · [email protected]
November 2, 2026 at 7:47 PM

Heads up! Hechinger’s NewsMatch campaign begins this Friday

We know inboxes can get cluttered. If you donate any amount today, we’ll remove you from all fundraising emails during this campaign View in browser Hi Reader, The Hechinger Report exists to provide you with a vital public service: Independent, deeply researched education reporting that is free and …
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  The Hechinger Report · [email protected]
October 27, 2026 at 6:36 PM

The child care industry's retirement cliff

Plus,‌ what happens when two-year colleges close View in browser Weekly Update A newsletter from The Hechinger Report Sponsored by: In this week's edition: Providers who care for children in a family home offer flexible options for parents, but their numbers are dropping. A forensic audit of meta-an…
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  The Hechinger Report · [email protected]
October 20, 2026 at 6:42 PM

Higher education in turmoil

Plus, cybersecurity bootcamp leaves students with debt View in browser Weekly Update A newsletter from The Hechinger Report Sponsored by: In this week's edition: Experts say higher education is an industry in turmoil — and the collateral damage is widespread. Respected colleges supported a controver…
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  The Hechinger Report · [email protected]
October 13, 2026 at 6:32 PM

Is 'administrative bloat' reversing?

Plus, we want to hear from you about preparing for an AI era View in browser Weekly Update A newsletter from The Hechinger Report Sponsored by: In this week's edition: A decades-long increase in the number of employees on campuses who don’t actually teach — disparaged by critics as “administrative b…
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October 6, 2026 at 6:02 PM

Training for hands-on jobs in the age of AI

Plus, boosting preschool math skills View in browser Weekly Update A newsletter from The Hechinger Report Donate In this week's edition: AI fears have some people abandoning office jobs for teaching, health care and the trades — but the new paths can come with trade-offs. Utah’s outreach uses simple…
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  The Hechinger Report · [email protected]
September 29, 2026 at 6:02 PM

Young kids sent to disciplinary schools

Nowhere to turn for loans View in browser Weekly Update A newsletter from The Hechinger Report Sponsored by: In this week's edition: Thousands of Texas elementary school students are sent to disciplinary alternative education programs every year, but these DAEP placements can be especially complicat…
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  The Hechinger Report · [email protected]
September 22, 2026 at 6:20 PM

The fight against grade inflation

Plus, offshore wind projects face down a bust View in browser Weekly Update A newsletter from The Hechinger Report Support nonprofit news In this week's edition: South Carolina is banning minimum grades in K-12 schools in an attempt to crack down on grade inflation. The Trump administration’s effort…
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  Ruby Franzen, The Hechinger Report · [email protected]
September 20, 2026 at 2:36 PM

Our campaign ends tonight, but we’ll be here all school year long

We only need 15 readers to donate any amount to reach our goal View in browser Hi Reader, Why should you donate to The Hechinger Report? Over the past week, we’ve shared why this reporting matters, but our readers say it even better: “We have a preschooler and my husband works in college access, so …
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  Liz Willen, The Hechinger Report · [email protected]
September 18, 2026 at 3:51 PM

AI isn’t going anywhere. The Hechinger Report and our journalists shouldn’t either.

We work hard to keep you informed. Please support our work this academic year. View in browser Hi Reader, I’m sure you’ve noticed how with any sort of Google search, your results are an AI-generated summary. What’s damaging about these summaries is that they discourage readers from reading the origi…
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  Christina Samuels, The Hechinger Report · [email protected]
September 17, 2026 at 9:11 PM

Seeing is believing

50 readers needed to help us document what’s really happening in schools View in browser Donate Hi Reader, Every year, Hechinger reporters travel to classrooms and campuses across the country to see what’s happening firsthand. But we don’t stop there. We also work with photojournalists who beautiful…
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  Caroline Preston, The Hechinger Report · [email protected]
September 16, 2026 at 10:51 PM

Our free-to-read back-to-school list

We hope one of these stories helps ease your back-to-school jitters View in browser Hi Reader, You’ve been following our education reporting in your inbox week after week. With everyone back in school, we collected some of our recent stories and made a back-to-school list of our own, filled with som…
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  The Hechinger Report · [email protected]
September 15, 2026 at 6:02 PM

How an Alaska town spent a $1 million windfall

Plus,‌ the catch with private school vouchers View in browser Weekly Update A newsletter from The Hechinger Report Sponsored by: In this week's edition: When Norwegian Cruise Lines donated $1 million to a small Alaska town, child care was the top priority. Federal protections for students in special…
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  Chelsea Miller, The Hechinger Report · [email protected]
September 14, 2026 at 11:47 PM

Become a monthly or annual donor & we’ll send you a notebook 📓

A recurring gift of any amount helps power the resources you rely on View in browser Hi Reader, It’s back-to-school season, a time when students and teachers stock up on what’s needed for the next academic year. Our newsletters deliver essential education updates to help you navigate challenges and …
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  Liz Willen, The Hechinger Report · [email protected]
September 13, 2026 at 1:47 PM

Since we’re all back in school…is today a good time to ask?

It takes 42 seconds to support The Hechinger Report View in browser The following email is asking you to donate to The Hechinger Report. As a nonprofit newsroom, we depend on readers like you to sustain our work. We only run a few campaigns a year, and they are critical to keeping our education cove…
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  The Hechinger Report · [email protected]
September 8, 2026 at 6:04 PM

Half of all colleges face money problems

View in browser Weekly Update A newsletter from The Hechinger Report Donate In this week's edition: More than half of colleges show signs of money problems and are facing layoffs, service cutbacks and increasing prices – all of which will hurt students. When climate change-driven disaster strikes, p…
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  The Hechinger Report · [email protected]
September 1, 2026 at 6:01 PM

Turning to parents to fill a workforce gap in home care

Plus,‌ a new model for college emphasizes hands-on learning View in browser Weekly Update A newsletter from The Hechinger Report Donate In this week's edition: Parents who provide ‘extraordinary care’ for their disabled or medically fragile children can be paid for their services. A new model emphas…
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  The Hechinger Report · [email protected]
August 25, 2026 at 6:01 PM

Undocumented students losing hope

Plus, Florida quietly removed climate change content from textbooks View in browser Weekly Update A newsletter from The Hechinger Report Donate In this week's edition: California has pioneered ways to help undocumented students attend college, but with the federal crackdown, some still struggle to s…
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  The Hechinger Report · [email protected]
August 18, 2026 at 5:31 PM

U.S. universities are sliding into decline

Plus, recommended screenings for autism View in browser Weekly Update A newsletter from The Hechinger Report Donate In this week's edition: High costs and political attacks take a toll as fewer students come and top scholars leave U.S. universities. New community efforts across the country are helpi…
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  The Hechinger Report · [email protected]
August 11, 2026 at 6:02 PM

Upending Head Start

Providers blast federal proposal to alter preschool program View in browser Weekly Update A newsletter from The Hechinger Report Sponsored by: In this week's edition: The Trump administration would loosen Head Start mandates on class sizes, expulsion policies and teacher-student ratios. The first ev…
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  The Hechinger Report · [email protected]
August 4, 2026 at 6:18 PM

Too hot for summer school?

Plus, career opportunities for those who skip college degrees View in browser Weekly Update A newsletter from The Hechinger Report Support nonprofit news In this week's edition: Scorching temperatures test the limits of programs meant to help students catch up academically. In Niagara Falls, New Yor…
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  The Hechinger Report · [email protected]
July 28, 2026 at 6:05 PM

The next literacy challenge: Writing

Plus, the fight to save Southern Oregon University View in browser Weekly Update A newsletter from The Hechinger Report Support nonprofit news In this week's edition: After years of neglect, writing skills are getting more attention in school. A financial crisis like those plaguing colleges across t…
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  The Hechinger Report · [email protected]
July 21, 2026 at 5:34 PM

Why are so many kindergartners chronically absent?

Plus, a sweeping overhaul of federal grant rules View in browser Weekly Update A newsletter from The Hechinger Report Sponsored by: In this week's edition: In Colorado, one school district is tackling chronic absenteeism among its youngest learners. Education research organizations say a proposed 10…
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  The Hechinger Report · [email protected]
July 14, 2026 at 5:49 PM

Little kids are outsmarting content blockers

Some parents and teachers are asking if the benefits of classroom tech are worth the costs in distraction View in browser Weekly Update A newsletter from The Hechinger Report Donate In this week's edition: Parents and educators say if devices are here to stay, school districts need to have more cont…
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  The Hechinger Report · [email protected]
July 7, 2026 at 6:19 PM

The accelerating pace of college closures

Plus,‌ 6 in 10 rising ninth graders in Cambridge will retake algebra View in browser Weekly Update A newsletter from The Hechinger Report Donate In this week's edition: Campus shutdowns are spurring everything from lawsuits to tuition-compensation funds to virtual-reality remembrances. More than 60 …
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  The Hechinger Report · [email protected]
June 23, 2026 at 6:36 PM

How one state is trying to get more men into college

Plus, an approach to high school math slowly gains favor View in browser Weekly Update A newsletter from The Hechinger Report Donate In this week's edition: In Michigan, an effort to encourage more men to earn degrees and certificates has yet to pay off. Supporters of blending algebra and geometry —…
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  The Hechinger Report · [email protected]
June 16, 2026 at 6:19 PM

The biggest expansion of federal scholarship money in 50 years

Plus, lessons from New Mexico's universal child care View in browser Weekly Update A newsletter from The Hechinger Report Sponsored by: In this week's edition: Hundreds of millions in federal scholarship money will soon be available, but many consumers don’t know they could benefit from non-degree o…
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  The Hechinger Report · [email protected]
June 9, 2026 at 6:03 PM

AI and the job market for new grads

Plus, a school district stands up for immigrants View in browser Weekly Update A newsletter from The Hechinger Report Support nonprofit news In this week's edition: The unemployment rate for recent grads is the highest in five years, but AI is not primarily to blame — at least not yet. In Winooski, …
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  Liz Willen, The Hechinger Report · [email protected]
June 5, 2026 at 4:18 PM

How did we do this academic year?

It was a sprawling and complicated year, and we’re grateful you trusted The Hechinger Report to help keep you informed. View in browser Hi Reader, This academic year, you read Hechinger stories from award-winning reporters on a host of topics - screen time and cell phone bans in classrooms, colleges…
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  The Hechinger Report · [email protected]
June 2, 2026 at 6:03 PM

Big changes in higher ed coming July 1

Plus, our investigation into Texas’ disciplinary schools View in browser Weekly Update A newsletter from The Hechinger Report Sponsored by: In this week's edition: From student loan repayment to career and technical training, big changes in higher education are coming July 1. Tens of thousands of st…
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  The Hechinger Report · [email protected]
May 26, 2026 at 6:34 PM

How colleges are helping autistic graduates land jobs

Plus, divorcing schools from politics in Oklahoma View in browser Weekly Update A newsletter from The Hechinger Report Support nonprofit news In this week's edition: Colleges now offer career readiness classes and one-on-one coaching for students with autism. In Oklahoma, a new state superintendent …
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  The Hechinger Report · [email protected]
May 19, 2026 at 6:01 PM

Institutions are quietly increasing rural student enrollment

Plus, could career-focused high schools help more boys graduate? View in browser Weekly Update A newsletter from The Hechinger Report Support nonprofit news In this week's edition: Some of the nation’s most selective institutions are quietly increasing their rural enrollment. Some research suggests …
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  The Hechinger Report · [email protected]
May 12, 2026 at 6:02 PM

A lifeline or ‘dystopian’?

Schools open parking lots for homeless families View in browser Weekly Update A newsletter from The Hechinger Report Support nonprofit news In this week's edition: As family homelessness hits record highs, a few school districts are beginning to offer parking lots as safe sites for students and thei…
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  Liz Willen, The Hechinger Report · [email protected]
May 10, 2026 at 2:17 PM

Thank you for stepping up during our spring campaign 💛

$10,000 raised thanks to 100+ newsletter readers View in browser Hi Reader, We’re excited to announce that thanks to 100+ donors, including over 50 new ones, The Hechinger Report was able to raise over $10,000 in support of our independent and pay-wall-free reporting during our spring campaign. (And…
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  The Hechinger Report · [email protected]
May 5, 2026 at 6:02 PM

An agonizing choice for U.S. citizen students

Plus, student loan forgiveness scams thrive View in browser Weekly Update A newsletter from The Hechinger Report Sponsored by: In this week's edition: Many students are not filling out the federal application for financial aid, fearing they must choose between being able to afford college and protec…
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  Ruby Franzen, The Hechinger Report · [email protected]
May 1, 2026 at 9:17 PM

Only a few more hours to decide.

Lucky for you, The Hechinger Report isn’t some unfamiliar entity. View in browser Dear Reader, 🚨 You have a few more hours to contribute to The Hechinger Report during our spring campaign. When I was making that fateful college decision, I waited until the 11th hour to put down a college deposit. So…
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  Liz Willen, The Hechinger Report · [email protected]
May 1, 2026 at 2:32 PM

It’s Decision Day.

Will you support The Hechinger Report? View in browser Hi Reader, You’ve heard all week why you should decide to support The Hechinger Report, so I’ll make this quick. If you’ve enjoyed our reporting efforts so far, can you be one of our 2026 supporters? We only need 20 more readers to donate today …
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  Lawrie Mifflin, The Hechinger Report · [email protected]
April 29, 2026 at 1:47 PM

What being one of the first female sportswriters in the country taught me

Fact-check, analyze and never assume. Support nonprofit news Dear Reader, In the early days of my career, I was lucky enough to cover City Hall for the New York Daily News, where my stories — no matter the size — were scrutinized to make sure every detail was correct. This was less true in the sport…
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  The Hechinger Report · [email protected]
April 28, 2026 at 6:02 PM

Fixing students’ shortening attention spans

Some teachers are scrapping math homework completely View in browser Weekly Update A newsletter from The Hechinger Report ⏰ It’s Hechinger’s very own Decision Week! This week, we’re asking you to decide to support our nonprofit newsroom, just like prospective college students will soon decide which …
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  Chelsea Miller, The Hechinger Report · [email protected]
April 28, 2026 at 12:02 AM

Join the class of 2026 supporters 🎓

Who powers award-winning reporting on education? We hope you will. Support nonprofit news Dear Reader, You may be wondering, "Who supports The Hechinger Report?” The answer is a combination of many audiences: teachers who want to see their students succeed, parents trying to make sense of the confus…
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  Liz Willen, The Hechinger Report · [email protected]
April 26, 2026 at 9:17 PM

College is an investment in a student’s future. So is The Hechinger Report.

Your support as a reader of our nonprofit newsroom is essential to everything we do. View in browser Dear Reader, This Friday is College Decision Day 2026, when students (both privately and through all manner of social media) announce their college intentions. To mark this day, we’re asking YOU to a…
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  Ruby Franzen, The Hechinger Report · [email protected]
April 24, 2026 at 5:17 PM

Heads up! Hechinger’s decision week starts this Sunday

Our spring campaign is starting soon. Donate today to pause our messaging. View in browser Dear Reader, We want to give you a quick heads up that Hechinger’s very own “Decision Week 2026” begins on Sunday: Our weeklong campaign will ask you to decide to support our nonprofit newsroom, just like pros…
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  Jackie Mader · [email protected]
April 22, 2026 at 4:14 PM

Register for our webinar on screen time

Join us for a webinar to discuss how much is too much View in browser The Hechinger Report Covering Innovation & Inequality in Education Learn more at our April 23 webinar about the growing movement to curb excessive screen time and technology use among young elementary students. Jackie Mader, senio…
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  The Hechinger Report · [email protected]
April 21, 2026 at 6:02 PM

Decoding that financial aid letter

Plus,‌ early intervention services for young children boost later test scores View in browser Weekly Update A newsletter from The Hechinger Report Sponsored by: In this week's edition: Colleges could standardize financial aid information to make it easier to compare — but they don’t. A new study has…
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  The Hechinger Report · [email protected]
April 14, 2026 at 6:04 PM

Private colleges are at risk of closing

Plus, climate change threatens student athlete safety View in browser Weekly Update A newsletter from The Hechinger Report Sponsored by: In this week's edition: As one Vermont college finishes its last semester, an estimated 442 other private colleges may be in trouble. As climate change pushes temp…
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  The Hechinger Report · [email protected]
March 31, 2026 at 6:02 PM

College counseling, courtesy of AI

Plus, did New York blow $10 million on reading instruction that doesn’t work? View in browser Weekly Update A newsletter from The Hechinger Report Sponsored by: In this week's edition: Admissions-focused platforms could farm out routine questions and give overworked counselors more time to focus on …
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March 24, 2026 at 5:33 PM

Rise of the 'school grandmas'

Plus, how a Minneapolis child care center survived an ICE surge View in browser Weekly Update A newsletter from The Hechinger Report Sponsored by: In this week's edition: Older adults provide extra support for a child care workforce facing perennial shortages. Child care programs in the Twin Cities …
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