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Elaine S. Povich

Elaine S. Povich

Elaine S. Povich covers education and consumer affairs for Stateline. Povich has reported for Newsday, the Chicago Tribune and United Press International.

Cursive makes a comeback — by law — in public schools

By: - November 20, 2023

Some educators say cursive writing is a skill worth reviving even — or especially — in an age when kids spend hours daily on smartphones.

As migrants arrive, some schools need more buses, books and bilingual teachers

By: - October 10, 2023

An increase in immigrant kids has created challenges for schools in areas that have seen a recent wave of migrants, from Texas to Illinois, Massachusetts to Florida.

Hit the snooze button: States debate later high school start times

By: - September 14, 2023

At least one New Jersey high school has approved a later start date, from 7:45 to 8:20 a.m., part of a trend to allow older students to sleep longer.

Nearly half the states now allow in-state tuition for immigrant students

By: - August 16, 2023

Critics of the in-state tuition changes argue states are facing an influx of immigrants and already are stretched thin to pay for needed housing and services.