Fatima Zahra is a keen observer of community dynamics and their impact on individual lives. Her reporting often highlights the voices of those directly affected by policy changes, bringing a human element to complex debates.
19 published articles
Evanston/Skokie District 65 families are anxiously awaiting an April 1 decision on school transfer requests amid major district changes, including school closures.
Parents from six Catholic schools set to be closed by the Archdiocese of Chicago protested on Sunday, citing a lack of communication and transparency from church leaders.
The University of Louisville is ending its management of the Early Learning Campus on June 30, a move that has shocked parents and faculty who rely on the center.
Houston ISD has announced a plan to close twelve schools, reversing a prior commitment and giving parents only weeks to respond before a board vote.
Students at a Minnesota school chose a creative and positive way to protest immigration policy, creating a 'chain of love' with messages of support.
The Texas State Board of Education has postponed a vote on a new K-12 reading list after public outcry over its inclusion of Bible stories and lack of diversity.
Twin Cities school districts are shifting to online learning as intense federal immigration enforcement sparks widespread fear, following incidents like a parent's detention at a bus stop.
Three faculty at Lancaster County Christian School are sleeping on the roof after students helped raise over $737,000, smashing a $500,000 fundraising goal.
Orange County Public Schools is considering closing seven schools due to an 8,600-student drop in enrollment, a move that could save $10 million but faces strong community opposition.
The Winooski School District in Vermont took its website offline after a Somali flag display, intended as an act of solidarity, triggered a widespread online backlash.
Sacramento State students are protesting a new mandate requiring them to live on campus for their first two years, citing high costs and lack of choice.
Parents, students, and staff of Oakland Mills High School are protesting a Howard County Board of Education decision to fund other schools' renovations.
School closures in Santa Rosa are forcing music programs into makeshift spaces like cafeterias and libraries, creating significant challenges for teachers.
MacKenzie Scott has made substantial, unrestricted donations totaling hundreds of millions to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), enabling investments in endowments, technology, rese
Anchorage School District's proposal to close Fire Lake and Lake Otis elementary schools has sparked strong opposition from parents concerned about stability.
A federal government shutdown has cut off SNAP and Head Start funding in Michigan, leaving thousands of children without food and education and forcing schools to fill the gap.
A scholarship at a California university, once reserved for Black students, is now open to all after a lawsuit successfully used an 1871 anti-KKK law.
Hundreds of KIPP DC alumni gathered at the National Building Museum for a reunion, celebrating community, success, and the enduring power of mentorship.
Schools are using accommodations to help students with anxiety, but experts warn that letting them avoid stressful tasks may actually make anxiety worse.
