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Jill Norcot

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Jill Norcot is a senior national education reporter for Times Media Service, based in the Washington bureau. Norcot covers education nationwide, including schools, teachers, higher education, federal education policy and student issues, and how policy changes and classroom trends affect students, families and educators. Norcot holds a master's degree in international journalism and grew up in Bristol, England.

Stories by Jill Norcot

14 stories

  1. May 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  2. Sat

    News: Politics · California

    Bill Maher Blasts California Democrats on Education, Green Energy

    Bill Maher criticized California Democrats for falling short on education and green energy, citing data that compares the state to Mississippi and Texas. Read his provocative argument.

  3. April 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  4. Tue

    News: Education · California

    California Schools Honored for Exemplary Arts Education Programs

  5. March 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  6. Tue

    News: Education · California

    Nearly Half of California Teachers to Retire in 10 Years

  7. January 2026

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  8. Sun

    News: Education · United States

    Sejong Academy Shifts Online Amid ICE Activity in St. Paul

  9. Sat

    News: Politics · United States

    Trump Signs Whole Milk Act: What It Means for School Lunches

  10. December 2025

    1 story: 1 news story

  11. Wed

    News: Education · United States

    Juniata Co. Bus Driver Fired Over ‘English-Only’ Sign: DOJ Probes

  12. October 2025

    1 story: 1 news story

  13. Sun

    News: Education · United States

    Education Dept. Layoffs Escalate Amid Shutdown; 20% Workforce Cut

    The US Education Department has permanently laid off nearly 20% of its remaining workforce, over 460 employees, intensifying the impact of the federal government shutdown. This…

  14. September 2025

    6 stories: 6 news stories

  15. Sat

    News: Education · United States

    Rep. Hinson Criticizes Linn-Mar School Over Identity Content

  16. Mon

    News: Education · California

    Best Bang for Your Buck Colleges in California & the West (2025)

  17. Wed

    News: Education · California

    Redding Teacher Fired Over Violent Social Media Posts

  18. Wed

    News: Business and Finance · United States

    Student Loan Delinquencies Skyrocket in 2025: Older Borrowers Hit Hardest

  19. Wed

    News: Education · United States

    Generative AI in Education: How It’s Reshaping Learning

  20. Tue

    News: Education · California

    CA Lawmakers Rush to Pass Major 2025 Education Bills

    California's 2025 legislative session sees a major push for education reform, with key bills on charter school oversight and student support heading to the governor.

  21. April 2025

    1 story: 1 news story

  22. Mon

    News: Education · Imperial Valley

    AI and AGI: The Key to Fixing California’s Education System