The 6 surprising education issues at stake in the election
The Hechinger Report
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As is so often the case, education largely has been left out of the spotlight in this year’s presidential election. But many of the topics candidates — and voters — are talking about directly affect and involve schools and colleges.
The Hechinger Report has covered many of the key election issues, including abortion, the economy and immigration. Read our coverage of some of the biggest topics on this year’s campaign trail.
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On abortion
Immediately after Roe was overturned, we wondered what the fallout would be for medical education and soon reported on future doctors who were rethinking where they wanted to conduct their training.
On the economy
In many ways, reporting on higher education is reporting on the economy. We’ve written about the impact of high housing costs on graduate students, the difficulty working college students can face getting food stamps and problems with many short-term certificate programs meant to lead to a well-paying career.
On immigration
The surge in asylum seekers and immigrants into the country has had real effects on many communities where these individuals have settled – including the schools.
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On the Supreme Court
The next president will likely appoint at least one new Supreme Court justice, experts predict. And those appointees will likely consider key education cases over the course of their tenure. Take, for instance, last year’s landmark case banning affirmative action at the nation’s colleges and universities.
On climate change
For years, Hechinger has been reporting on the effects of climate change — and the increase in extreme weather it brings — on education, from fires to floods to intense heat.
On LGBTQ+ rights
Protections and rights for LGBTQ+ people remain a divisive issue. State lawmakers have filed hundreds of anti-LGBTQ+ bills and the Supreme Court has indicated openness to reconsidering the right to same sex marriage. Against this backdrop, we looked at the mental health of LGBTQ+ college students, who described feeling drained and emotionally exhausted.
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