A Madison, Wisconsin, high school teacher allegedly told a student she must publicly identify her political leanings for a class assignment despite the student’s concerns that doing so could subject ...

Editor's note: This story is part of a series about the Class of 2028 based on a survey conducted by The Chronicle in March and April 2025. You can read more about our methodology and limitations here ...

Abagail Hayward doesn’t talk about politics with certain friends. It’s not because she’s unable to share her beliefs or respect other ideologies. She just doesn’t want to lose friends because of the ...