Rod Paige, architect of No Child Left Behind policy, dies at 92

Under Rod Paige's leadership, the Department of Education implemented the No Child Left Behind policy that in 2002 became former President George W. Bush's signature education law.

• Dec 10

MacKenzie Scott announces she donated $7.1 billion to nonprofits in 2025

The author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott revealed $7.1 billion in donations to nonprofits in 2025 Tuesday, marking a significant increase in her annual giving from recent years.

• Dec 9

Charter school company run by GOP rising star left parents scrambling

School choice advocate Erika Donalds called the publicly funded schools a "national model" and defended millions paid to vendors she was tied to.

• Dec 2

New book on secret languages around us

From casinos to taxi cabs, nearly every place of work has its own hidden jargon and lingo. Author Ben Schott joins "The Takeout" to discuss his new book that delves into these secret languages, "Schott's Significa."

• Nov 25
• 05:19

50 of 303 abducted Nigerian students escape captivity; others still missing

Fifty of the 303 schoolchildren abducted from a Catholic school in Nigeria's Niger state have escaped and are now with their families.

• Nov 23

How Merriam-Webster expands its dictionaries

For the first time in more than two decades, there's a new hard-copy update to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary. It adds more than 5,000 new words and phrases. Peter Sokolowski, editor-at-large at Merriam-Webster, joins "The Takeout" to unpack the changes.

• Nov 21
• 04:10

Enrollment of immigrant students shrinking at schools nationwide

From Miami to San Diego, schools around the U.S. are seeing big drops in enrollment of students from immigrant families as President Trump's immigration crackdown makes itself felt in numerous ways.

• Nov 17

Family of expelled student plans lawsuit

A Louisiana family plans to file a federal lawsuit against their school district in a case involving a deepfake pornographic image. CBS News national reporter Kati Weis has the details.

• Nov 13
• 04:16

2025 National Civics Bee champion on victory

Middle schoolers from across the U.S. gathered in Washington, D.C., this week for a multi-day competition showcasing their knowledge of civics. Aarit Koul, the 14-year-old winner of the 2025 National Civics Bee, joins "The Takeout" to reflect on his victory.

• Nov 11
• 05:32

The Uplift: Save the Swamp

The story of one man's mission to save a beloved Georgia swamp. A 17-year-old makes history by accomplishing a daring feat with the support of her dad. Plus, more heartwarming news.

• Oct 4
• 21:42

Last escaped monkey captured in Mississippi after being spotted by resident

Last week, a truck carrying 21 monkeys overturned on a Mississippi roadway.

• Nov 6

Teacher challenges students to write without AI

At a high school in Queens, New York, one teacher challenges his students to write essays without help from artificial intelligence -- then brought it back as a learning tool instead of a crutch. Meg Oliver reports.

• Nov 3
• 02:49

Head Start program funding to lapse on Nov. 1

Funding for the Head Start program is set to expire on Saturday due to the ongoing government shutdown. It provides nearly 65,000 children in 41 states with education, care and nutrition. CBS News correspondent Nicole Valdes reports.

• Oct 30
• 02:44

Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein on new docuseries

A 12-hour documentary series centered on the United States' war for independence is premiering on PBS in November. Co-directors Ken Burns and Sarah Botstein join "The Takeout" to discuss what went into making "The American Revolution" and what they discovered in the process.

• Oct 28
• 10:04

Students, staff put on surprise wedding for principal at New York school

Brianna Lanoye, the principal of the Buffalo Academy of Science, kept telling people she wanted to invite the whole school to her wedding. So, her school did the next best thing.

• Oct 26

How kindness is filling the gaps as U.S. school lunch debt soars

Student lunch debt has soared to nearly $200 million nationwide. Good Samaritans are stepping up to help.

• Oct 23

Good Samaritans step up as school lunch debt soars

Nationwide student lunch debt has soared to nearly $200 million per year, according to a report released in August by the Education Data Initiative. In Utah, it's almost $4 million. As the bills mount, everyday Utahns are stepping up to make sure no child goes hungry. Janet Shamlian reports.

• Oct 23
• 02:55

University of Virginia reaches deal to halt DOJ civil rights investigations

The Justice Department announced it's reached an agreement with the University of Virginia to pause civil rights investigations.

• Oct 22

Oklahoma schools superintendent rescinds mandate for Bible instruction

Oklahoma's new public schools superintendent said his office plans to rescind a mandate that forced schools to incorporate the Bible into lesson plans for students.

• Oct 16

The state of young men in America

Overall, college enrollment has seen a steady decline over the last decade, but it's even more pronounced among America's young men. Richard Reeves, president of the American Institute for Boys and Men, says it's just one of the ways America's young men are not being just left behind, but feeling left out. Reeves joins to discuss.

• Oct 14
• 04:00

How one principal used debate to turn a failing middle school around

Facing enrollment decline, a Brooklyn middle school transforms after a former high school debate coach took the lead.

• Oct 8

How debate turned a failing middle school around

Facing enrollment decline, a Brooklyn middle school transforms after a former high school debate coach takes the lead. Meg Oliver has the story for "Eye on America."

• Oct 8
• 02:57

American Federation of Teachers head on union criticism

Days after stepping down as Oklahoma's superintendent of public instruction, Ryan Walters posted a call on social media "to destroy the teachers' unions once and for all." Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, joins "The Takeout" with her reaction.

• Oct 7
• 05:05

White House asks universities to sign pledge

The White House is asking nine U.S. universities to sign a pledge to uphold the administration's educational values. Access to federal funding could be put at risk if they don't sign on, according to a new government memo. Leila Hudson, faculty chair and professor of global studies at the University of Arizona, joins "The Takeout" with her reaction.

• Oct 3
• 05:57

Inside the $40,000 a year school where AI shapes every lesson

At Alpha Schools, students spend two hours in the morning on academics, working at their own speed using AI-driven software.

• Oct 2

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