It started as a routine phonics lesson in the 1st grade Bronx classroom I was observing to study how students learn to read.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Some of Central Florida’s public schools are seeing fewer students enroll this school year. That is creating financial challenges as public schools compete with private schools ...

College enrollment is decreasing — the result of declining birthrates and concerns among parents that the financial investment in college isn’t worth it — and fewer students means fewer tuition ...