The 74

The 74 is an American non-profit news website covering education in the United States. It focuses on issues ranging from early childhood education through K-12 and higher education, with an emphasis on data-driven reporting and policy analysis.

The website was founded in 2015 and takes its name from the approximately 74 million children in the United States under the age of 18 at the time of its launch. Its stated mission is to provide in-depth, non-partisan coverage of education news and policy to inform the public and promote positive change.

The 74 publishes original articles, opinion pieces, and investigative reports on a wide variety of education-related topics, including school choice, teacher quality, curriculum development, funding disparities, and student achievement. It also features commentary from education experts, policymakers, and community leaders.

The organization is funded by a combination of philanthropic grants and individual donations.