Kenji Tanaka provides expert analysis on the long-term implications of current educational challenges. His reporting often connects immediate issues to broader demographic shifts and future workforce needs.
11 published articles
Paterson's Public School No. 28 has been named the best elementary school in New Jersey for the second year in a row by U.S. News and World Report, surpassing 1,338 other schools.
Faced with soaring tuition and a tough job market, Gen Z is increasingly skipping college for high-paying blue-collar careers in skilled trades.
Australia has directed its universities to cap foreign student enrollments, requiring domestic students to make up over 50% of the student body. This move aims to address housing pressures and rebalan
Alabama State University has received a historic $38 million donation from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, the largest in its 156-year history. The unrestricted funds offer the Montgomery-based instit
Canada's approval of new international student permits is projected to hit a 10-year low in 2025, falling below even pandemic levels due to strict caps.
Clark University received its largest-ever single gift, a $20 million donation from Panera Bread founder Ron Shaich, to support a strategic plan focused on enrollment, financial aid, and new academic
Florida State University alumni returning for homecoming will find a campus transformed by major construction projects, including a renovated stadium and new academic buildings.
Texas colleges and universities have shattered previous records, with fall enrollment reaching an all-time high of 1.6 million students across the state.
A study warns that capping international students at Dutch universities could cost the economy billions annually, impacting labor markets and key sectors.
Howard University is in preliminary talks with city officials to open a new campus in downtown Oakland, a move that could help revitalize the area's struggling commercial real estate market.
Alabama A&M University's record-breaking enrollment of 7,808 students is creating significant growing pains, leading to housing shortages and campus strain.
