Jonaki Mehta

The Supreme Court will weigh a provision that guarantees automatic citizenship to all babies born in the U.S. Here's a look at how their decision could impact different parts of the education world.

Any child born on U.S. soil has a right to citizenship. It was established by the 14th Amendment in 1868, and affirmed by the U.S. Supreme court 128 years ago. On Wednesday, the high court is set to hear oral arguments in a case that could narrow or even end birthright citizenship in Trump v. Barbara.

Press the "Listen" button below to hear the story text, read by reporter Jonaki Mehta. Miranda Lacy and Harold Rogers became fast friends during their undergraduate years.

Miranda Lacy and Harold Rogers walk around the campus of West Virginia State University, where both completed undergraduate degrees. They consider the campus a second home because staff there worked hard to make sure their education was accessible. Now, they're in a graduate program that they say has failed to make their learning materials accessible and have filed a lawsuit.

In a fiery hearing Tuesday, U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon defended her work dismantling the very department she leads, with Senate Democrats

Editor's note: NPR uses only the first names of minors in this story because it discusses their learning disabilities and placement in special education.

A fast-growing number of special educators nationwide are using AI to create customized education plans. Despite the risks, some research shows it could improve the quality of teachers' work.

A fast-growing number of special educators nationwide are using AI to create customized education plans. Despite the risks, some research shows it could improve the quality of teachers' work.

CONCORD, Calif. — Ninth grader Soraya Martin is a bubbly, social teenager who recently found a new passion.

Soraya Martin (left) is a ninth grader in Concord, Calif., who has made strides as a creative writer and in her academics since she embraced assistive technology. She says her mom Heather Martin is her biggest advocate.