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Esther Wickham

Esther Wickham is an education reporter for The Center Square.

Public Education
WATCH: Report says more US families are saving for college

(The Center Square) – As taxpayers continue subsidizing higher education and student loan debt at $1.8 trillion, more American families are planning and saving for college, according to a new… Read More

June 26, 2026
Public Education
WATCH: Experts say increased spending doesn’t mean better students

(The Center Square) – Spending more taxpayer dollars doesn’t make kids smarter, according to experts. As K-12 test scores and student proficiency rates continue to decline nationwide, education experts question… Read More

May 29, 2026
Culture
WATCH: Critics say political protests interfere with education

(The Center Square) – As student walkouts and protests tied to immigration enforcement increase nationwide, education experts are raising concerns about declining civics proficiency among K-12 students and the growing… Read More

May 19, 2026
Education
Texas officials propose adding Bible to school reading

(The Center Square) – Texas lawmakers propose incorporating the Bible into public school reading lists, drawing support from those who say it is essential to understanding American history and criticism… Read More

April 10, 2026
Public Education
New Jersey schools may face legal challenge over gender policy

(The Center Square) – The Thomas More Society has issued a demand letter to the Westwood Regional School District Board of Education in New Jersey, calling for the repeal of… Read More

March 27, 2026