The Hechinger Report

APRIL 8, 2025

As of 2023, there were 405 students for every counselor in Alabamas public schools, well over the recommended ratio of 250 to 1. Mackey said the state added career coaches in recent years to ease the counseling workload, but in many districts there is just a single coach, who rotates among schools.

High School 98

High School K-12 Economics Advocacy 98

The Hechinger Report

MAY 16, 2022

But first-generation students and students from low-income families may only have access to the guidance offered in school, and school counselors may not be experts on what has become an increasingly complicated process. College financial aid officers can help, too, by providing families with more information sooner.

Economics 119

Economics Education Policy High School Tradition 119

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 1, 2021

It’s one of dozens of evidence-based programs that could be implemented at more public schools across the country if the completion money comes through from Congress. The program would run from the 2023-2024 academic year, through 2029-2030. Without funding, the work at places like Bishop State can only go so far.

Education Policy 111

Education Policy Economics Government Tradition 111

The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 12, 2024

Walz, the governor of Minnesota, worked for roughly two decades in public schools, as a geography teacher and football coach. He has championed investments in public education: For example, in March 2023, he signed a bill to make school meals free to all students in public schools. Harris, a former U.S.

K-12 138

K-12 Education Public School History 138