Zach Schermele
Zach Schermele covered national education trends for Teen Vogue as part of Schooled, a hard-hitting reporting series that lasted just over a year. He left the education columnist role in August 2020 to work as a reporter with the Montana Television Network.
Government
What the Harvard Ruling Means for the Future of Affirmative Action
Don’t celebrate just yet.
Government
The Trump Administration Is Making Life Hell for International Students
Student visas declined by over 100,000 from 2016 to 2018.
Politics
ACT Tests Keep Getting Lost in the Mail. What’s Going On?
Some students and parents felt cheated.
Politics
How College Rankings Can Perpetuate Inequality
The “best” schools in the U.S. News & World Report rankings always happen to be prestigious, wealthy institutions.
Politics
Why It's So Easy to Cheat on College Admissions Tests
Teen Vogue talked to students who cheated — or witnessed cheating — on high-stakes tests like the ACT and SAT.
Government
Betsy DeVos Is Getting Sued Over Student Debt
One plaintiff described her loan situation as "a hot mess."
Government
These Students Think Democrats Didn't Say Enough About Education
After two nights of debates, young voters say they haven't heard enough.
Politics
Young People Are Being Paid the Same, Despite Skyrocketing Debt
But the cost of college has increased dramatically over the past 10 years.
Politics
This High Schooler Announced Bill De Blasio's Presidential Bid Before De Blasio Did
He was already finished with his precalculus and Spanish homework by the time he commandeered the national news cycle.
Politics
Here's Why Legacy Admissions Are an "Unwarranted and Unfair Advantage"
“The daughters and sons of Harvard College alumni/ae may receive an additional look.”
Politics
Starting School Later Can Drastically Improve Students' Lives
For teenagers to succeed — in their studies, extracurriculars, and at home — they need plenty of sleep.
Politics
Kamala Harris Has a Plan to Pay Teachers What They're Worth
“Teachers should not have to work two or three jobs to pay the bills."
Politics
Helicopter Parenting Is Usually More Subtle Than Paying for Kids to Get Into School
And still extremely damaging.
Politics
1,200 Kids Have Been Killed by Guns Since Parkland
Learn their stories, remember their names.
Politics
The Government Shutdown Has Stalled College Dreams for Some Students
Without the ability to obtain documents from the IRS, students face roadblocks when applying for financial aid.
Politics
A Close Look at President Trump's Rhetoric on Political Violence
He decries hatred after a tragedy — but his messaging isn't consistent.
Politics
Why Does Donald Trump Keep Going to Montana?
Hint: it has to do with the 2018 midterm Senate race.
Politics
I Covered a Trump Rally as a Student Journalist. This Is What I Learned.
"We must train ourselves to keep future Trumpian leaders in check."