On this Veterans Day, we speak with veterans, historians, and advocates focused on improving education opportunities for those who have served. Joe and Joey Cyrus, a father and son duo who used their GI benefits on higher education, talk about balancing work and school, raising a family, and separating from the armed forces.  

Historian and author Dr. Eddie R. Cole discusses the historic exclusion of Black veterans from GI Bill benefits. And Carrie Wofford of Veterans Education Success addresses issues faced by today's veterans—and the role federal policymakers can play in their success.

For the first time in American history, the nation’s First Lady will hold a job outside the White House. And that job will involve teaching.

Jill Biden will continue teaching English at Northern Virginia Community College, where even as Second Lady, she has advocated for students and education after high school. Moving forward, her position as First Lady is expected to bring greater attention to community colleges as a viable pathway for 21st century careers.

Photo: Melanie Lambrick

Health officials and college administrators are worried about the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. To reduce the risk of students carrying the coronavirus home, some colleges and universities are requiring students to test negative for the virus before they can leave campus.

In Massachusetts, where cases have been surging, Boston University has asked students not to leave campus until Dec. 10, when classes end. “We are saying, ‘Stay here,’ plain and simple,” says Kenneth Elmore, the associate provost and dean of students.