Fewer Hurdles to Graduation for Disabled Students in New York

It’s a Tough Job Market for the Young Without College Degrees
A national study shows that high school graduates often struggle to find work. Their jobless rate is 17.8 percent, and it’s much worse for dropouts.

The Learning Network: Editorial Contest Winner | ‘Will the Future of American Manufacturing Be Printed?’
An essay by Ben Masters, one of the Top 10 winners of our Student Editorial Contest.

U.S. Urges Colleges to Rethink Questions About Criminal Records
The Obama administration wants colleges and universities to lower barriers for people with past convictions.

The Learning Network: What’s Going On in This Picture? | May 9, 2016
On Mondays, we publish a Times photo without a caption, headline or other information about its origins. Join the conversation by commenting on what you see and why. A live discussion is offered that day from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Eastern.

The Learning Network: Editorial Contest Winner | ‘Muddying a Sacred Cloth: When the Hijab is Worn in Solidarity’
An essay by Zahra Nasser, one of the Top 10 winners of our Student Editorial Contest.

Article Details Widespread Claims of Sex Abuse at Private Schools
A tally by The Boston Globe of abuse claims at New England private schools appears to be among the first efforts to quantify the extent of the problem.

New York Schools Struggle With New Rules to Help Students Learning English
New state rules require more teachers, among other moves, to improve the academic standing of pupils whose first language is not English.

The Learning Network: Film Club | ‘A Conversation With Asian-Americans on Race’
In this short documentary, Asian-Americans confront stereotypes about their community.

He Said He Was 17, but High School Basketball Player May Be Closer to 30
A student and standout athlete who immigrated from South Sudan to Canada was arrested after it was revealed that he misrepresented his age.