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Ashley Boyd is a senior national education reporter for Times Media Service, based in the Washington bureau. Boyd covers education policy and school governance nationwide, along with election developments, giving readers clear context on the decisions affecting students, schools and voters. Boyd holds a master's degree in journalism and grew up in Bridgeport, Connecticut.

Stories by Ashley Boyd

10 stories

  1. August 2026

    3 stories: 3 explainers

  2. Sat

    Explainer · Business and Finance · Washington DC

    U.S.-Canada trade talks halted as Ottawa vows dollar-for-dollar response to 50% tariffs

    Canada suspended trade talks and plans retaliatory tariffs after the U.S. enacted 50% duties on $28 billion in goods on Saturday.

  3. Sun

    Explainer · Business and Finance · United States

    Burger King retakes No. 2 spot among U.S. burger chains as Wendy’s sales fall

  4. Wed

    Explainer · Business and Finance · Phoenix

    A Scottsdale doughnut shop couldn’t make payroll. Then its community stepped in

  5. July 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  6. Sun

    News: Politics · United States

    Official Senate pages still list Lindsey Graham as serving; death claim not confirmed in available records

  7. June 2026

    3 stories: 1 investigation, 2 news stories

  8. Thu

    News: Sports · United States

    Türkiye beats U.S. 3-2 in Los Angeles, but Americans still advance to round of 32

  9. Sat

    Investigation · Business and Finance · United States

    SpaceX’s Nasdaq debut lifts valuation above $2 trillion as wealth estimates put Musk past $1 trillion

    SpaceX raised $75 billion in its June 12 Nasdaq IPO, pushing its valuation past $2 trillion and Elon Musk's net worth over $1 trillion.

  10. Mon

    News: Politics · United States

    Trump gets mixed reception at NBA Finals Game 3 in New York

  11. November 2025

    3 stories: 3 news stories

  12. Sun

    News: Education · United States

    Marlboro School Board Member Receives Death Threats

  13. Wed

    News: Election · United States

    Mikie Sherrill Wins NJ Governor Race: Historic Victory in East Brunswick

  14. Tue

    News: Election · United States

    Ciattarelli’s Son Surprises Dad at NJ Gov Rally in Totowa