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Today: May 14, 2025

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Education|Health|Lifestyle

Tips on overcoming the loss of cherished, personal belongings in disasters

Losing sentimental belongings can be traumatic for those who go through disasters that destroy homes

Tips on overcoming the loss of cherished, personal belongings in disasters
Education|Environment|Lifestyle

How to cope when disasters strip away photos, heirlooms and other pieces of the past

They’re the possessions that tell your story

How to cope when disasters strip away photos, heirlooms and other pieces of the past
Business|Economy|Education|Food|Health

Newman’s Own invites more companies to donate 100% of their profits to charities

The promise is not new but it’s still hard to believe: 100% of profits from the sale of Newman’s Own foods, like salad dressings and popcorn, are donated to charity

Newman’s Own invites more companies to donate 100% of their profits to charities
Education|Health|Technology

Screen breaks and the right desk setup offer relief from work-related eye strain

Digital screens are pervasive at work and in homes and schools stores

Screen breaks and the right desk setup offer relief from work-related eye strain
Crime|Education|US

Teen fatally shoots a female student and himself at Antioch High School in Nashville, police say

Police say a shooting at a Nashville high school has left one student dead and another woulded

Teen fatally shoots a female student and himself at Antioch High School in Nashville, police say
Crime|Economy|Education|Health|Political|US

Wisconsin's Evers calls for gun control measures and a bipartisan approach to immigration

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers has used his seventh State of the State speech to urge the Republican-controlled Legislature to enact a wide range of Democratic priorities they have rejected in the past

Education|US

Nancy Leftenant-Colon, who was the first Black woman in Army Nurse Corps, has died

The first Black woman to join the U.S. Army Nurse Corps after the military was desegregated in the 1940s has died

Nancy Leftenant-Colon, who was the first Black woman in Army Nurse Corps, has died
Education|Political|US

Trump won't ban immigration arrests at school. Some families are now weighing school attendance

As President Donald Trump cracks down on immigrants in the U.S. illegally, some families are wondering if it is safe to send their children to school

Trump won't ban immigration arrests at school. Some families are now weighing school attendance
Americas|Crime|Education|US

Nashville school shooting leaves two dead, including shooter

A teenage boy on Wednesday opened fire inside a Tennessee high school, killing one student and wounding another before taking his own life, police said.

Arts|Education

Meridian Public Schools director of bands finalist for Grammy

Meridian Public Schools director of bands finalist for Grammy

Crime|Education|US

Schools investigate child restraint incident inside classroom

Schools investigate child restraint incident inside classroom

Education|Environment|Science|Technology

MSU students working to invent new type of concrete to help Michigan roads

MSU students working to invent new type of concrete to help Michigan roads

MSU students working to invent new type of concrete to help Michigan roads
Business|Education|Food

The Mill Cafe, a student-run coffee shop, opens with plenty of real-world experiences

The Mill Cafe, a student-run coffee shop, opens with plenty of real-world experiences

The Mill Cafe, a student-run coffee shop, opens with plenty of real-world experiences
Crime|Education|Technology|US

Florida Poly students create bodycam device for police

Florida Poly students create bodycam device for police

Florida Poly students create bodycam device for police
Business|Education|Finance

John Reed Fast Facts

John Reed Fast Facts

Education|Sports

Canball! See what's been one school's tradition for more than 50 years

Canball! See what's been one school's tradition for more than 50 years

Canball! See what's been one school's tradition for more than 50 years
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Science

Authors of fiction, poetry and nonfiction receive $10,000 prizes for blending art and science

Books about a family’s exploration of the natural world, the challenges of parenthood during a time of climate crisis and how animals perceive the planet have won $10,000 prizes for their exemplary blends of art and science

Education|Food|Political|Travel|US

Exploring the city where modern America was born

Exploring the city where modern America was born

Education|Science|World

Doorbell camera catches rare footage of meteorite striking home’s front walkway

Doorbell camera catches rare footage of meteorite striking home’s front walkway

Doorbell camera catches rare footage of meteorite striking home’s front walkway
Arts|Education|Entertainment|US|World

Anne Frank exhibit in NYC recreates rooms family hid in during World War II

Anne Frank exhibit in NYC recreates rooms family hid in during World War II

Anne Frank exhibit in NYC recreates rooms family hid in during World War II
Arts|Education|Fashion and Beauty|Political

Celebrating Excellence: The 2025 Audrey H. Lawson IMPACT Awards Luncheon and Fashion Show

Celebrating Excellence: The 2025 Audrey H. Lawson IMPACT Awards Luncheon and Fashion Show

Asia|Education|MidEast|Political|World

Afghans who fled Taliban rule urge Trump to lift refugee program suspension

Afghans who fled after the Taliban seized power have appealed to President Donald Trump to exempt them from an order suspending the relocation of refugees to the United States, some saying they risked their lives to support U.S. troops

Afghans who fled Taliban rule urge Trump to lift refugee program suspension
Business|Education|Political|US

Key directives in Trump DEI executive order for government, private sector

U.S.

Key directives in Trump DEI executive order for government, private sector
Education|Environment|Lifestyle|US

Los Angeles wildfires spark interest in adobe, natural building materials

Marialyce Pedersen stood in a white Tyvek suit on her Altadena, California, lot leveled by this month's wildfires.

Los Angeles wildfires spark interest in adobe, natural building materials
Asia|Education|MidEast|Political|World

Aid chief says US aid pause 'disastrous' for Afghanistan

The head of a major humanitarian organisation said U.S.

Aid chief says US aid pause 'disastrous' for Afghanistan
Business|Education|Europe|Food

London cafe gives workers with learning disabilities a 'fair shot'

From the hiss of steam warming milk, the clank of emptying used coffee grounds and the chatter of customers, Fair Shot is like any another London coffee shop, but

London cafe gives workers with learning disabilities a 'fair shot'
Education|Environment|Travel|US

At least 9 reported dead in brutal cold as historic snow falls in once-in-a-generation storm in the South

At least 9 reported dead in brutal cold as historic snow falls in once-in-a-generation storm in the South

At least 9 reported dead in brutal cold as historic snow falls in once-in-a-generation storm in the South
Education|MidEast|Political|US|World

Harvard settles lawsuits over antisemitism on campus

Harvard University will provide additional protections for Jewish students under a settlement announced on Tuesday that resolves two lawsuits accusing the Ivy League

Harvard settles lawsuits over antisemitism on campus
Education|MidEast|Political|US

Harvard University settles two antisemitism lawsuits one day after Trump takes office

Harvard University settles two antisemitism lawsuits one day after Trump takes office

Harvard University settles two antisemitism lawsuits one day after Trump takes office
Education|Political|US

With Trump's return to office, DACA recipient uncertain of what's next voices concerns

With Trump's return to office, DACA recipient uncertain of what's next voices concerns

Education|Europe|Health|Science|Technology|US

School bus safety, ‘aphrodisiac honey,’ what’s next for TikTok: Catch up on the day’s stories

School bus safety, ‘aphrodisiac honey,’ what’s next for TikTok: Catch up on the day’s stories

Crime|Education|Lifestyle|US

Parents share why 'Fly High' was perfect motto for teen killed in drive-by shooting

Parents share why 'Fly High' was perfect motto for teen killed in drive-by shooting

Crime|Education|US

Second balcony fall at the Cardinal kills UA student, police investigating

Second balcony fall at the Cardinal kills UA student, police investigating

Education

Research points to COVID-19's 'long tail' on school graduation rates

The 74 examines declining matriculation rates across 26 states and how COVID-19 has disrupted and may continue to disrupt schools for years.

Research points to COVID-19's 'long tail' on school graduation rates
Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Metro Richmond Zoo announces interactive 'Poppy Pygmy Hippo Experience'

Metro Richmond Zoo announces interactive 'Poppy Pygmy Hippo Experience'

Metro Richmond Zoo announces interactive 'Poppy Pygmy Hippo Experience'
Crime|Education|Political|US

Trump says ICE can arrest people at churches and schools, directs agency to use ‘common sense’

Trump says ICE can arrest people at churches and schools, directs agency to use ‘common sense’

Trump says ICE can arrest people at churches and schools, directs agency to use ‘common sense’
Education|Environment|US

High school student raises thousands for Southern California fire victims

High school student raises thousands for Southern California fire victims

Business|Education|Sports|US

Breakthrough Women Fast Facts: Business, Education, US Government and Sports

Breakthrough Women Fast Facts: Business, Education, US Government and Sports

Education|Entertainment

43,000-video collection finds new life at ODU

43,000-video collection finds new life at ODU

43,000-video collection finds new life at ODU
Celebrity|Education|Political|US

Jill Biden Fast Facts

Jill Biden Fast Facts

Crime|Education|Health|US

'I'm doing good.' 8-year-old survivor of splash pad shooting learning echolocation

'I'm doing good.' 8-year-old survivor of splash pad shooting learning echolocation

'I'm doing good.' 8-year-old survivor of splash pad shooting learning echolocation
Economy|Education|Environment|Political|US

How nonprofits pitch in before, during and after disasters strike

Large organizations often partner with local nonprofits that are uniquely positioned to mobilize quickly, leveraging their deep understanding of community needs and established trust with residents.

How nonprofits pitch in before, during and after disasters strike
Business|Education|Political|US

Trump orders reflect his promises to roll back transgender protections and end DEI programs

President Donald Trump's first tasks as he takes office included signing executive orders to roll back protections for transgender people and end federal government diversity, equity and inclusion programs

Trump orders reflect his promises to roll back transgender protections and end DEI programs
Education|Sports

Twinsburg grad dotting 'i' for Ohio State University Marching Band during National Championship game

Twinsburg grad dotting 'i' for Ohio State University Marching Band during National Championship game

Twinsburg grad dotting 'i' for Ohio State University Marching Band during National Championship game
Education|Lifestyle

Laney Waters spreads love and joy in her first grade classroom

Laney Waters spreads love and joy in her first grade classroom

Laney Waters spreads love and joy in her first grade classroom
Crime|Education|US

Deputies: Historic Oviedo museum vandalized with racist graffiti ahead of MLK Day

Deputies: Historic Oviedo museum vandalized with racist graffiti ahead of MLK Day

Deputies: Historic Oviedo museum vandalized with racist graffiti ahead of MLK Day
Education|Food|Lifestyle|US

11-year-old boy changing lives of hundreds by collecting food for the hungry

11-year-old boy changing lives of hundreds by collecting food for the hungry

11-year-old boy changing lives of hundreds by collecting food for the hungry
Arts|Education|Technology|US

Students merge art and tech in new Black history mural

Students merge art and tech in new Black history mural

Students merge art and tech in new Black history mural
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|US

Pacific Palisades music teacher, husband lose home for second time to Southern California wildfire

Pacific Palisades music teacher, husband lose home for second time to Southern California wildfire

Education|Science

Why is the sky blue?

The answer has to do with molecules.

Why is the sky blue?
Africa|Business|Education|Technology

Solar-charging backpacks are helping children to read after dark

Solar-charging backpacks are helping children to read after dark

Asia|Education|MidEast|Political|World

Taliban deputy foreign minister calls for girls' high schools to open

The Taliban's acting deputy foreign minister called on his senior leadership to open schools for Afghan girls, among the strongest public rebukes of a policy that has contributed to

Taliban deputy foreign minister calls for girls' high schools to open
Asia|Education|MidEast|Political|World

Taliban deputy tells leader there is no excuse for education bans on Afghan women and girls

A senior Taliban figure says the group's leader should scrap education bans on Afghan women and girls

Taliban deputy tells leader there is no excuse for education bans on Afghan women and girls
Asia|Education|World

China unveils plan to build 'strong education nation' by 2035

China issued its first national action plan to build a "strong education nation" by 2035, which it said would help coordinate its education development, improve efficiencies in

China unveils plan to build 'strong education nation' by 2035
Crime|Education|Political|US

North Carolina school board member gets prison time after obstruction, extortion convictions

A North Carolina local school board member has been sentenced to active prison time after being convicted of extortion and other crimes

Education|Political|Sports

On eve of CFP title game, some college players ask, What would it look like to be employees?

About 50 players in a fledgling college athletes union are meeting this weekend in Atlanta, across town from where the national title game between Ohio State and Notre Dame will be held

On eve of CFP title game, some college players ask, What would it look like to be employees?
Education|Political|US

Families fight to save Ocean Shore School as district faces budget deficit

Families fight to save Ocean Shore School as district faces budget deficit

Education|Environment|Political|US

US Interior Secretary Deb Haaland reflects on tough choices during a historic tenure

U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland set out four years ago on a historic journey as the first Native American to serve as a cabinet secretary

US Interior Secretary Deb Haaland reflects on tough choices during a historic tenure
Education|Election|Political|US

Trump taps Penny Schwinn for deputy secretary of education

President-elect Donald Trump said he would name Penny Schwinn, former Tennessee education commissioner, to be his deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of Education.

Trump taps Penny Schwinn for deputy secretary of education
Business|Crime|Education|Political|US

How Baltimore is saving lives by offering young men resources when they put down the guns

Baltimore is seeing a sustained reduction in gun violence and city leaders believe investments in robust anti-violence efforts are finally paying off

How Baltimore is saving lives by offering young men resources when they put down the guns
Education|Sports|US

Duke freshman Cooper Flagg returns to New England and gives Maine fans a show against BC

Duke freshman Cooper Flagg won’t be making it all the way up to Maine, so his fans trekked to Chestnut Hill on Saturday night to see the likely No. 1 overall draft pick play Boston College in his only game in New England this season

Duke freshman Cooper Flagg returns to New England and gives Maine fans a show against BC
Celebrity|Education|Entertainment|Sports|US

West Virginia celebrates the life of NBA great Jerry West at sellout game with No. 2 Iowa State

West Virginia celebrated the life of NBA great Jerry West, the school’s career leading scorer, at its sellout game against No. 2 Iowa State, and announced at halftime that his No. 44 would be retired across all sports at the university

West Virginia celebrates the life of NBA great Jerry West at sellout game with No. 2 Iowa State
Arts|Education|US

Future home of the MLK Museum is rising from the ashes after house fire

Future home of the MLK Museum is rising from the ashes after house fire

Future home of the MLK Museum is rising from the ashes after house fire
Crime|Education|Health|US

Girl reported missing dies after being pulled from icy pond

Girl reported missing dies after being pulled from icy pond

Girl reported missing dies after being pulled from icy pond
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

How scientists with disabilities are making research labs and fieldwork more accessible

Disabled scientists are trying to make research labs and fieldwork more accessible

How scientists with disabilities are making research labs and fieldwork more accessible
Education|Political|Sports|US

US Justice Dept questions landmark NCAA athlete pay settlement

The U.S.

US Justice Dept questions landmark NCAA athlete pay settlement
Education|Political|US

US Supreme Court to hear dispute over LGBT books in Maryland school district

The U.S.

US Supreme Court to hear dispute over LGBT books in Maryland school district
Education|MidEast|Political|US|World

UN announces new plan to counter the surge in antisemitism

The United Nations has announced new actions to counter the surge in antisemitism, including encouraging governments to enforce laws against hate crimes and discrimination

UN announces new plan to counter the surge in antisemitism
Crime|Education|US

Teenager describes tumultuous life at trial of adoptive parents accused of neglect and forced labor

A teenager whose discovery in a locked shed at her West Virginia home led to the arrest of her adoptive parents has taken the stand in the couple's trial

Teenager describes tumultuous life at trial of adoptive parents accused of neglect and forced labor
Education|Political|Sports

As college sports move toward pay for play, Title IX looms as another hurdle for the NCAA

A court settlement that would require colleges to pay athletes billions for their play is not going to settle the debate over amateurism in NCAA sports

As college sports move toward pay for play, Title IX looms as another hurdle for the NCAA
Education|Political|US

Supreme Court will hear case of Maryland parents who object to LGBTQ books in their kids' classes

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal from parents in suburban Washington who want to pull their children from elementary school classes that use books featuring LGBTQ characters

Supreme Court will hear case of Maryland parents who object to LGBTQ books in their kids' classes
Education|Environment|US

Fires scorched campuses across Los Angeles. Many schools are seeking places to hold classes

The Los Angeles wildfires have forced thousands of students to relocate to other schools

Fires scorched campuses across Los Angeles. Many schools are seeking places to hold classes
Crime|Education|Europe|US

Bail denied for American captured in France and accused of assaulting Pennsylvania student

An American accused of sexually assaulting a Pennsylvania college student in 2013 and later sending her a Facebook message that said “So I raped you” has been ordered jailed without bail

Bail denied for American captured in France and accused of assaulting Pennsylvania student
Education|Science|Sports|Technology

IMSA brings 27 STEM-focused high school students to Daytona to learn about jobs in motorsports

IMSA arranged for 27 high school students who excel in STEM programs to come to the speedway to educate the teens on how many opportunities exist in motorsports for those interested in science, technology, engineering and mathematics

IMSA brings 27 STEM-focused high school students to Daytona to learn about jobs in motorsports
Education|Political|US

Supreme Court to weigh if elementary schools may require LGBTQ+ reading

Supreme Court to weigh if elementary schools may require LGBTQ+ reading

Supreme Court to weigh if elementary schools may require LGBTQ+ reading
Business|Education|Political|US

Paul Ryan Fast Facts

Paul Ryan Fast Facts

Arts|Business|Celebrity|Education|Entertainment

Oprah Winfrey Fast Facts

Oprah Winfrey Fast Facts

Education|Health|Political

Her son had 3 cardiac emergencies at school. She wants to make sure all Virginia schools have response plans.

Her son had 3 cardiac emergencies at school. She wants to make sure all Virginia schools have response plans.

Her son had 3 cardiac emergencies at school. She wants to make sure all Virginia schools have response plans.
Crime|Education|US

'I thought I was a good man'; Judge sentences former Spokesman-Review editor in child pornography case

'I thought I was a good man'; Judge sentences former Spokesman-Review editor in child pornography case

'I thought I was a good man'; Judge sentences former Spokesman-Review editor in child pornography case
Business|Education|Finance

Gesa teams up with high school to open student-run bank

Gesa teams up with high school to open student-run bank

Gesa teams up with high school to open student-run bank
Arts|Education|Environment

How the literature of fire can help readers find hope among the ashes

Reading and maintaining a human connection have a vital role to play as extreme events that have long served as the stuff of dystopian fiction simply become a part of everyday life.

How the literature of fire can help readers find hope among the ashes
Education|Science|World

How to glimpse a parade of planets in the January night sky

Six planets grace the sky this month in what’s called a planetary parade

How to glimpse a parade of planets in the January night sky
Crime|Education|Europe|Political|World

Four killed in Russian missile attack on Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih

A Russian missile attack killed at least four people and partially destroyed an educational facility in the city of Kryvyi Rih in southern-central Ukraine on Friday, officials said.

Four killed in Russian missile attack on Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih
Crime|Education|Europe|Political|World

The family home next to Auschwitz is opening its doors to the world

The family home next to Auschwitz is opening its doors to the world

The family home next to Auschwitz is opening its doors to the world
Education|Political|Sports

Title IX memo throws wrench in plans for schools to pay NIL money directly to athletes

The U.S. Department of Education says plans for colleges to pay athletes directly for their name, image and likeness deals would run afoul of Title IX

Title IX memo throws wrench in plans for schools to pay NIL money directly to athletes
Crime|Education|Europe|Political|World

Driver rams into anti-government protesters in Serbia, seriously injuring a young woman

A driver rammed his car into a crowd and seriously injured a young woman at one of the daily student-led protests and traffic blockades that have been held throughout Serbia following the collapse in November of a concrete canopy in the country’s north that killed 15 people

Driver rams into anti-government protesters in Serbia, seriously injuring a young woman
Education|MidEast|Political|US

US settles anti-Muslim, anti-Palestinian bias complaint against Emory University

The U.S.

US settles anti-Muslim, anti-Palestinian bias complaint against Emory University
Crime|Education|US

College students appear in court in case stemming from ‘Catch a Predator’ fad on TikTok

Five Massachusetts college students have appeared in court, accused of plotting to lure a man to their campus through the Tinder dating app and then seizing him as part of a “Catch a Predator” trend on TikTok

College students appear in court in case stemming from ‘Catch a Predator’ fad on TikTok
Arts|Celebrity|Crime|Education|Entertainment

Fired opera singer sues University of Michigan, saying his rights were violated

An acclaimed opera singer is suing officials at the University of Michigan

Fired opera singer sues University of Michigan, saying his rights were violated
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Do you have a favorite child? A new study may answer why

Do you have a favorite child? A new study may answer why

Do you have a favorite child? A new study may answer why
Crime|Education|US

Former newspaper editor sentenced for paying girls to send him explicit videos

A former newspaper editor in Washington state has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for paying girls to send him sexually explicit images

Education|Fashion and Beauty|Health|Lifestyle

Barber school gives free haircuts to cancer patients

Barber school gives free haircuts to cancer patients

Barber school gives free haircuts to cancer patients
Crime|Education|Lifestyle

Paroled prisoner thanks students for transformation and freedom

Paroled prisoner thanks students for transformation and freedom

Paroled prisoner thanks students for transformation and freedom
Education|US

Community mourns loss of high school seniors after deadly crash

Community mourns loss of high school seniors after deadly crash

Community mourns loss of high school seniors after deadly crash
Education|Political|US

Teachers hold information picket, calling for more resources as contract negotiations continue

Teachers hold information picket, calling for more resources as contract negotiations continue

Teachers hold information picket, calling for more resources as contract negotiations continue
Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|US

A true All-Star: Young girl overcomes cancer to take part in junior livestock show

A true All-Star: Young girl overcomes cancer to take part in junior livestock show

A true All-Star: Young girl overcomes cancer to take part in junior livestock show
Arts|Education

Educator goes above and beyond to foster student’s musical passion

Educator goes above and beyond to foster student’s musical passion

Educator goes above and beyond to foster student’s musical passion
Americas|Education|Health|Lifestyle|US

Girl Scout saves dad's life with CPR during heart attack

Girl Scout saves dad's life with CPR during heart attack

Girl Scout saves dad's life with CPR during heart attack
Education|Health|US

Student tests positive for lead poisoning after exposure in school

Student tests positive for lead poisoning after exposure in school

Education|Health|Political|Technology|US

Banning cellphones in schools gains popularity in red and blue states

Efforts to ban students' cellphones at school is gaining rare bipartisan consensus in Republican and Democrat-led states

Banning cellphones in schools gains popularity in red and blue states
Crime|Education|Sports|US

High school coach arrested for trying to bring gun into gym, police say

High school coach arrested for trying to bring gun into gym, police say

High school coach arrested for trying to bring gun into gym, police say
Education|MidEast|Political|US

Many colleges are settling antisemitism cases. Some Republicans blast 'toothless' agreements

Many colleges accused of tolerating antisemitism on their campuses have been settling with federal civil rights investigators in the weeks before the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump, who urged a tougher response to campus protests against the war in Gaza

Many colleges are settling antisemitism cases. Some Republicans blast 'toothless' agreements
Crime|Education|Europe|World

Student kills teacher, classmate in Slovak high school knife attack

A student killed a female teacher and classmate with a knife and injured another classmate at a high school in northern Slovakia on Thursday, officials said.

Student kills teacher, classmate in Slovak high school knife attack
Crime|Education|Europe|World

Student detained in Slovakia after 2 people fatally stabbed at high school

Officials in Slovakia say an 18-year-old student fatally stabbed two people at a high school

Student detained in Slovakia after 2 people fatally stabbed at high school
Crime|Education|US

5-year-old left alone for 2 hours on freezing school bus

5-year-old left alone for 2 hours on freezing school bus

5-year-old left alone for 2 hours on freezing school bus
Education|Environment|Science

From the sex lives of pygmy seahorses to parasites living in fish nostrils: these photos tell extraordinary ocean stories

From the sex lives of pygmy seahorses to parasites living in fish nostrils: these photos tell extraordinary ocean stories

From the sex lives of pygmy seahorses to parasites living in fish nostrils: these photos tell extraordinary ocean stories
Education|MidEast|Political|US|World

This course examines Israeli school division to better understand education policy – and society – in the US

Israel’s divided education system – based on nationality and religious observance – serves as a test case for exploring controversial education policies in America.

This course examines Israeli school division to better understand education policy – and society – in the US
Business|Economy|Education|Political|US

Soaring wealth inequality has remade the map of American prosperity

The wealthiest areas in the US are almost 7 times richer than the poorest regions, a disparity that has nearly doubled since 1960.

Soaring wealth inequality has remade the map of American prosperity
Education|Political|US

Teacher layoffs, bigger classes: Potential federal education cuts could hit GOP’s base hardest

Teacher layoffs, bigger classes: Potential federal education cuts could hit GOP’s base hardest

Education|US

The Kellogg Foundation CEO shares her own life story to foster more racial healing

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The Kellogg Foundation CEO shares her own life story to foster more racial healing
Education|Health|Sports|US

Jack Hoffman, who won an ESPY for viral University of Nebraska TD run, dies of brain cancer at 19

Jack Hoffman, who won an ESPY for viral University of Nebraska TD run, dies of brain cancer at 19

Jack Hoffman, who won an ESPY for viral University of Nebraska TD run, dies of brain cancer at 19
Celebrity|Education|Entertainment|Health|Sports

Jack Hoffman, young cancer patient who captured hearts of Nebraska and nation with 2013 TD run, dies

Jack Hoffman, the cancer patient who captured the hearts of Nebraska football fans and inspired the nation as a 7-year-old with his touchdown run during the 2013 spring game, has died at the age of 19

Jack Hoffman, young cancer patient who captured hearts of Nebraska and nation with 2013 TD run, dies
Education|Political|US

Biden's education chief says he avoided 'culture wars' despite goading from GOP governors

While Republican states were working to limit school history lessons and ban transgender athletes, President Joe Biden’s education chief said he was focused on what matters — putting more social workers in schools, expanding summer school and building a pipeline of new teachers

Biden's education chief says he avoided 'culture wars' despite goading from GOP governors
Education|Political|US

The long struggle to establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day

On the third Monday of the month, federal, state and local governments, institutions and various industries recognize Martin Luther King Jr. Day

The long struggle to establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Economy|Education|Lifestyle|US

'Their success is our success': Man helps working-class homeless people in several ways

'Their success is our success': Man helps working-class homeless people in several ways

'Their success is our success': Man helps working-class homeless people in several ways
Education|Health|US

Pike County High School mother advocates for action on bullying crisis after tragic loss of son

Pike County High School mother advocates for action on bullying crisis after tragic loss of son

Pike County High School mother advocates for action on bullying crisis after tragic loss of son
Education|Political

Here's what Utah's largest teachers union wants to see from lawmakers this legislative session

Here's what Utah's largest teachers union wants to see from lawmakers this legislative session

Education|Political|US

Kentucky students challenging whether the state is meeting its constitutional duty on education

A student-led lawsuit in Kentucky claims the state's education system has been backsliding for years since lawmakers enacted nationally renowned reforms

Kentucky students challenging whether the state is meeting its constitutional duty on education
Economy|Education|Political|US

Biden administration cancels loans for 260,000 former Ashford University students

More than 260,000 former students of the now-defunct for-profit Ashford University are getting their student loans erased as the Biden administration presses ahead with debt forgiveness in its final days

Biden administration cancels loans for 260,000 former Ashford University students
Celebrity|Education|Election|Lifestyle|Political

Lillian Alexander Makes History: From Influencer to Presiding Judge of Harris County's 507th District Court

Lillian Alexander Makes History: From Influencer to Presiding Judge of Harris County's 507th District Court

Education|Lifestyle|Sports

This former teacher is now one of the top cornhole players in the country

This former teacher is now one of the top cornhole players in the country

This former teacher is now one of the top cornhole players in the country
Crime|Education|Lifestyle|Technology

He lived without a home for five years. He says a Goodwill program changed his life

He lived without a home for five years. He says a Goodwill program changed his life

He lived without a home for five years. He says a Goodwill program changed his life
Business|Economy|Education

Is college worth it? Debunking myths on costs, time, value, and more

Study.com debunks myths and explores affordable pathways to show how and why college may still be a valuable investment.

Is college worth it? Debunking myths on costs, time, value, and more
Political|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Technology

The far-reaching consequences of loneliness in America

Northwell Health partnered with Stacker to analyze the 2023 Surgeon General's Advisory on the "epidemic of loneliness and isolation" to investigate trends in American social connection.

The far-reaching consequences of loneliness in America
Crime|Education

A college degree in death investigation? Inside the final exam at UW-Platteville's Crime Scene House

A college degree in death investigation? Inside the final exam at UW-Platteville's Crime Scene House

A college degree in death investigation? Inside the final exam at UW-Platteville's Crime Scene House
Crime|Education|US

Asheville Christian Academy faces lawsuit over alleged sexual abuse cover-up by staff

Asheville Christian Academy faces lawsuit over alleged sexual abuse cover-up by staff

Asheville Christian Academy faces lawsuit over alleged sexual abuse cover-up by staff
Business|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Sports

Lady Vols coach Kim Caldwell about to experience another 1st with her baby due any day

Being a private person from a small town is why Kim Caldwell keeps her business to herself

Lady Vols coach Kim Caldwell about to experience another 1st with her baby due any day
Crime|Education|Sports|US

17-year-old star student-athlete shot and killed on the way to school

17-year-old star student-athlete shot and killed on the way to school

17-year-old star student-athlete shot and killed on the way to school
Arts|Business|Education

This class uses museums to show law students the high art of curating ideas

Trial lawyers, like artists, have to connect with different audiences and push them to look at legal issues, people and ideologies in new ways.

This class uses museums to show law students the high art of curating ideas
Education|Technology|US

Universities are mapping where local news outlets are still thriving − and where gaps persist

As local news outlets continue to close across the country, people’s news sources keep evolving.

Universities are mapping where local news outlets are still thriving − and where gaps persist
Education|Europe|Political

Mussolini's honorary doctorate subject of Swiss university exhibition

A Swiss university is hosting an exhibition about its controversial award of an honorary doctorate to Italian dictator Benito Mussolini, putting the links between his fascist

Mussolini's honorary doctorate subject of Swiss university exhibition
Education|Lifestyle|Political|US

Multiracial boom in 2020 census was mostly an illusion, researchers say

When 2020 census results were released more than three years ago, they showed a 276% boom in the number of people classified as multiracial in the United States since 2010

Multiracial boom in 2020 census was mostly an illusion, researchers say
Business|Economy|Education|Political|Sports

NCAA to dole out $1.2B to help pay for House settlement. Its president asks for Congress to step in

Stressing his own organization’s ability to pay out $1.2 billion over 10 years to help settle an industry-changing lawsuit, NCAA President Charlie Baker also urged Congress to pass legislation that could put college sports on a better path

NCAA to dole out $1.2B to help pay for House settlement. Its president asks for Congress to step in
Education|Political|Sports|US

Republican-led US House advances limits for transgender student athletes

The U.S.

Republican-led US House advances limits for transgender student athletes
Education|Political|US

Florida bill would ban students in the US without legal permission from some public universities

A Florida state lawmaker has filed a bill that would ban some of the state’s public colleges and universities from admitting students who are in the country without legal permission

Florida bill would ban students in the US without legal permission from some public universities
Education|Entertainment

Ms. Rachel, popular children’s educator and YouTuber, is coming to Netflix

Ms. Rachel, popular children’s educator and YouTuber, is coming to Netflix

Ms. Rachel, popular children’s educator and YouTuber, is coming to Netflix
Business|Education|Environment|Lifestyle

Lemonade stand helps raise money for animals displaced by LA wildfires

Lemonade stand helps raise money for animals displaced by LA wildfires

Lemonade stand helps raise money for animals displaced by LA wildfires
Americas|Education|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Nearly half of people across the globe harbor antisemitic beliefs, ADL says

Nearly half of people across the globe harbor antisemitic beliefs, ADL says

Nearly half of people across the globe harbor antisemitic beliefs, ADL says
Education|Political|Sports|US

GOP-led House votes to ban transgender athletes from women’s sports

GOP-led House votes to ban transgender athletes from women’s sports

GOP-led House votes to ban transgender athletes from women’s sports
Economy|Education|Europe|Political

Mario Monti Fast Facts

Mario Monti Fast Facts

Crime|Education|Political|US

Wisconsin's governor creates new violence-prevention office in wake of school shooting

Wisconsin’s Democratic governor has created a new office dedicated to preventing gun violence, a month after a school shooting not far from the state Capitol

Business|Economy|Education|Environment|US

Rents rise faster after disasters, but a federal program can help restrain excesses

A scholar who researches how rents increase after disasters is fearful for his own community as he watches it burn and braces for the aftermath.

Rents rise faster after disasters, but a federal program can help restrain excesses
Education|Science|Technology

Why does a rocket have to go 25,000 mph to escape Earth?

A rocket needs to overcome the force of gravity to leave Earth behind.

Why does a rocket have to go 25,000 mph to escape Earth?
Business|Education|Food|Political|US

McDonald's sued over Latino scholarships despite rolling back diversity initiatives

A group opposed to affirmative action filed a lawsuit accusing McDonald's of not going far enough when it recently rolled back several diversity initiatives by continuing

McDonald's sued over Latino scholarships despite rolling back diversity initiatives
Crime|Education|Technology|US

Bomb hoax sends former Northeastern University employee to prison for a year

Federal prosecutors say a former lab manager at Northeastern University has been sentenced to just over a year in prison for staging a hoax explosion at the Boston campus and then lying about what happened to a federal agent

Arts|Education

Student transforms lockers into library

Student transforms lockers into library

Student transforms lockers into library
Education|Health|Lifestyle

Perfectionism can harm your health. 5 tips to loosen its grip on your psyche

Perfectionism can harm your health. 5 tips to loosen its grip on your psyche

Perfectionism can harm your health. 5 tips to loosen its grip on your psyche
Education|Environment|Science|US

Small airborne embers play a big role in the spread of wildfires

While authorities don’t know what sparked the deadly fires in the Los Angeles area, they do know that embers have helped spread the flames

Small airborne embers play a big role in the spread of wildfires
Business|Economy|Education|Political|US

Millions have had student loans canceled under Biden — despite the collapse of his forgiveness plan

Despite failing to deliver his promise for broad student loan forgiveness, President Joe Biden has now overseen the cancellation of student loans for more than 5 million Americans — more than any other president in U.S. history

Millions have had student loans canceled under Biden — despite the collapse of his forgiveness plan
Asia|Education|Political|World

Earthquake shakes Tibetan monasteries, casualties among clergy unknown

At least two Tibetan Buddhism monastic centres were severely damaged in Tibet with an unknown number of monks and nuns hurt, according to the few state

Americas|Education|Political

New Brazil law restricts use of smartphones in elementary and high schools

Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has signed a bill restricting the use of smartphones at school, following a global trend for such limitations

New Brazil law restricts use of smartphones in elementary and high schools
Sports|Education|Environment|Science|Travel

Avalanches: What causes innocent-looking snow slopes to collapse? A skiing physicist explains, with tips for surviving

In The Conversation, a physicist explains how avalanches form and what skiers can do to escape and survive them.

Avalanches: What causes innocent-looking snow slopes to collapse? A skiing physicist explains, with tips for surviving
Business|Economy|Education|Finance|Lifestyle

Gen Z is 65% less likely than Boomers to turn to financial professionals for advice

Policygenius shares insights from its 2024 Financial Planning Survey about the differences in where Americans turn when they need money advice.

Gen Z is 65% less likely than Boomers to turn to financial professionals for advice
Economy|Education|Environment|Political|US

Arizona's Democratic governor faces uphill battle as Republicans control Legislature

Arizona Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs knows she is outnumbered this legislative session as Republicans expanded their statehouse majorities in the last election

Arizona's Democratic governor faces uphill battle as Republicans control Legislature
Crime|Education|Technology|US

Ex-employee of Boston's Northeastern University gets prison for hoax bombing

A former employee of Northeastern University was sentenced to one year in prison on Monday following his convicted for staging a hoax explosion in 2022 and

Ex-employee of Boston's Northeastern University gets prison for hoax bombing
Business|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

A star NFL player was seen reading a self-help book during a playoff game. It’s now the top-selling book on Amazon

A star NFL player was seen reading a self-help book during a playoff game. It’s now the top-selling book on Amazon

A star NFL player was seen reading a self-help book during a playoff game. It’s now the top-selling book on Amazon
Education|Political|US

Biden forgives student loans for 150,000 borrowers, bringing total to 5 million

President Joe Biden said on Monday his administration would cancel student loans for more than 150,000 borrowers, targeting those who attended schools that

Biden forgives student loans for 150,000 borrowers, bringing total to 5 million
Education|Health|US

High School student positive for tuberculosis returns to class without doctor's clearance, superintendent says

High School student positive for tuberculosis returns to class without doctor's clearance, superintendent says

Crime|Education|US

Schools closed for the day after staff member posts threat on social media, police say

Schools closed for the day after staff member posts threat on social media, police say

Arts|Education|Opinion|Political

Book Review: 'Open Socrates' shows why philosophy isn't a spectator sport

“Open Socrates: The Case for a Philosophical Life” is a look at how the ancient Greek philosopher's approach can be applied to the thorniest topics today

Book Review: 'Open Socrates' shows why philosophy isn't a spectator sport
Asia|Crime|Education|Political|World

Rare protests in China caught on camera as students clash with wall of riot police

Rare, violent protests have erupted in China after the death of a teenage boy sparked accusations of a cover-up by authorities. In videos verified by CNN, dozens of protesters are seen confronting a wall of riot police outside the Pucheng Vocational Technical School.

Crime|Education|Political|US

At Princeton, Pete Hegseth's views on feminism, diversity drove tension

Laura Petrillo still remembers a 2002 day on the Princeton campus when she got into a heated argument with Pete Hegseth, President-

At Princeton, Pete Hegseth's views on feminism, diversity drove tension
Economy|Education|Europe|Political

Nationwide strike in Belgium hits air and train traffic

A nationwide strike in protest against possible pension reforms crippled air and rail traffic in Belgium on Monday and many schools remained shut.

Nationwide strike in Belgium hits air and train traffic
Crime|Education|Europe|Political

Thousands of students protest in Serbia against violation of civil rights, spy agency crackdown

Serbia’s striking university students have protested outside the Balkan country’s top court to draw their attention to what they say have been violations of their civil rights under the populist authorities, including pressure from the secret service

Thousands of students protest in Serbia against violation of civil rights, spy agency crackdown
Asia|Education|MidEast|Political|World

Malala Yousafzai urges Muslim leaders to back gender apartheid legal push

Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai urged Muslim leaders on Sunday to back efforts to make gender apartheid a crime under international law, and

Malala Yousafzai urges Muslim leaders to back gender apartheid legal push
Education|Environment|Health|US

Fires burn Los Angeles schools and destroy outdoor education sanctuaries

The wildfires tearing through Los Angeles have taken lives and thousands of homes

Fires burn Los Angeles schools and destroy outdoor education sanctuaries
Arts|Celebrity|Education|Entertainment

Learning about Taylor Swift? Massachusetts college offers course comparing pop stars to poets

Learning about Taylor Swift? Massachusetts college offers course comparing pop stars to poets

Learning about Taylor Swift? Massachusetts college offers course comparing pop stars to poets
Crime|Education|Europe|Political|World

Tens of thousands protest in Belgrade

Tens of thousands of anti-government protesters in Belgrade on Sunday switched on the lights on their mobile phones and stood in silence for 15 minutes to commemorate victims of a

Tens of thousands protest in Belgrade
Education|Environment|Science

Los Angeles tree advocates hope their vital work recovers from devastating fires

Some people in Los Angeles have worked for years to increase the number of trees that provide shade and respite from heat and air pollution

Los Angeles tree advocates hope their vital work recovers from devastating fires
Education|Election|Health|Political|US

States are preparing to help or thwart Trump's second-term plans

As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office, many elected officials in Republican and Democratic states are preparing to either aid or oppose his policies

States are preparing to help or thwart Trump's second-term plans
Asia|Crime|Education|Political|World

Protests turn violent in China after student falls to his death

Protests turn violent in China after student falls to his death

Asia|Crime|Education

Police arrest student suspected of hammer attack at a Tokyo university

Japanese police have arrested a student suspected of a hammer attack at a Tokyo university, which local media said left several injured

Education|Political|US

Some US lawmakers want more Christianity in the classroom. Trump could embolden their plans

Conservative lawmakers across the U.S. are pushing to introduce more Christianity to public school classrooms, testing the separation of church and state

Some US lawmakers want more Christianity in the classroom. Trump could embolden their plans
Education|Environment|Political|US

Powerful winter storm dumps heavy snow, causing flight delays, slick roads and school closings

A powerful winter storm that dumped heavy snow and glazed roads with ice across much of Texas and Oklahoma has lumbered eastward into the Deep South and elsewhere

Powerful winter storm dumps heavy snow, causing flight delays, slick roads and school closings
Crime|Education|Political|US

After Apalachee school shooting, Georgia lawmakers may seek to share more information on students

Georgia lawmakers could order agencies to broadly share education, child welfare and juvenile court records after four people were shot and killed at Apalachee High School in September

Education|Entertainment|Sports

Philly sports fans consider themselves ‘gritty’ − but it’s merely a myth used to fuel their passion

Philly sports fans embrace a working-class ideology that thrives on being the underdog and emphasizes toughness, hard work and a combative defiance.

Philly sports fans consider themselves ‘gritty’ − but it’s merely a myth used to fuel their passion
Business|Celebrity|Education|Health|Political

Michelle Obama Fast Facts

Michelle Obama Fast Facts

Celebrity|Education|Political|Science|Technology

Buzz Aldrin Fast Facts

Buzz Aldrin Fast Facts

Education|Health|MidEast|Political|World

With UNRWA fate unclear, UN and Israel argue over who's responsible for Palestinians

The United Nations and Israel are arguing over who must fill the gap if U.N.

With UNRWA fate unclear, UN and Israel argue over who's responsible for Palestinians
Education|Health|Political|Science|World

An eye for an eye: People agree about the values of body parts across cultures and eras

People from many different cultures across the globe and across millennia largely agree about which body parts are most valuable – and how much compensation they warrant when injured.

An eye for an eye: People agree about the values of body parts across cultures and eras
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Food|US

The Los Angeles landmarks from film and TV damaged by wildfires

The high school where Brian De Palma brought Stephen King’s “Carrie” to life, Will Rogers’ ranch house and a motel owned by William Randolph Hearst are among some of the famous structures that were damaged or destroyed by the California Fires

The Los Angeles landmarks from film and TV damaged by wildfires
Crime|Economy|Education|Technology|US

Lost and stolen electronic devices are costing Chicago Public Schools dearly, report says

Lost and stolen electronic devices are costing Chicago Public Schools dearly, report says

Arts|Celebrity|Education|Entertainment|Europe

Ed Sheeran goes back to school to launch new music foundation

Ed Sheeran wants people to take music in schools seriously

Ed Sheeran goes back to school to launch new music foundation
Education|Political|US

Funding public schools based on enrollment in the previous year may help keep their budgets more stable, research shows

How states fund their schools may matter more in the coming years as the Trump administration prepares to change the federal government’s role in education spending.

Funding public schools based on enrollment in the previous year may help keep their budgets more stable, research shows
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Food|Lifestyle|US

These are the iconic and beloved landmarks impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires

These are the iconic and beloved landmarks impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires

These are the iconic and beloved landmarks impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires
Business|Education|Sports|US

‘It has skyrocketed’: How flag football established itself on the US sporting landscape

‘It has skyrocketed’: How flag football established itself on the US sporting landscape

‘It has skyrocketed’: How flag football established itself on the US sporting landscape
Asia|Crime|Education|Political|World

People clash with police in northwest China, videos show

A group of people clashed with police in China's northwestern Shaanxi province in a rare protest outside a vocational school where a student died earlier in the month,

Education|Technology

Technology is supposed to decrease teacher burnout – but we found it can sometimes make it worse

Efforts to simplify teachers’ jobs through technology can backfire without a strong focus on teacher well-being.

Technology is supposed to decrease teacher burnout – but we found it can sometimes make it worse
Education|Science|Technology

Gender balance in computer science and engineering is improving at elite universities but getting worse elsewhere

Women in these fields are almost at parity with men at the most selective schools, but the gender gap doubled at many of the least selective universities.

Gender balance in computer science and engineering is improving at elite universities but getting worse elsewhere
Education|Political|US

3 myths about rural education that are holding students back

These myths overlook the strengths and opportunities for students who attend rural schools.

3 myths about rural education that are holding students back
Education|Environment|US

A powerful winter storm's heavy snow and sleet cancels flights and closes schools across US South

Another blast of winter storms is closing schools, snarling flights and putting millions of residents on alert across parts of the Deep South and south-central U.S. The storm started dumping a mix of sleet and heavy snow Thursday in north Texas and Oklahoma, where schools canceled classes for more than 1 million students

A powerful winter storm's heavy snow and sleet cancels flights and closes schools across US South
Education|Political|US

Biden protections for transgender students struck down by US judge

A federal judge in Kentucky on Thursday struck down a Biden administration rule barring discrimination by schools and colleges against transgender students, saying it

Biden protections for transgender students struck down by US judge
Education|Technology

'Everyone belongs here': Visually impaired student teaching her classmates braille

'Everyone belongs here': Visually impaired student teaching her classmates braille

'Everyone belongs here': Visually impaired student teaching her classmates braille
Africa|Celebrity|Education|Environment|Science

Jane Goodall Fast Facts

Jane Goodall Fast Facts

Education|Political|US

Judge scraps Biden's Title IX rules, reversing expansion of protections for LGBTQ+ students

The Biden administration’s Title IX rules expanding protections for LGBTQ+ students have been struck down nationwide after a federal judge in Kentucky found that they overstepped the president’s authority

Judge scraps Biden's Title IX rules, reversing expansion of protections for LGBTQ+ students
Education|Science|Technology

Houston Takes the Lead in AI Innovation: HCC’s National AI Conference

Houston Takes the Lead in AI Innovation: HCC’s National AI Conference

Arts|Business|Education|Fashion and Beauty

Trove of legendary underwear kept safe inside Minnesota History Center

Trove of legendary underwear kept safe inside Minnesota History Center

Trove of legendary underwear kept safe inside Minnesota History Center
Education|Environment|Technology

How does it work? New AI robots keeping recyclables from landfills

How does it work? New AI robots keeping recyclables from landfills

How does it work? New AI robots keeping recyclables from landfills
Business|Crime|Education

At least 3 high schools have copper stolen from scoreboards

At least 3 high schools have copper stolen from scoreboards

At least 3 high schools have copper stolen from scoreboards
Education|Environment|Food|Lifestyle

'It's worth it for the animals': KC-area farmers, gardeners take care of livestock, crops amid winter storm

'It's worth it for the animals': KC-area farmers, gardeners take care of livestock, crops amid winter storm

'It's worth it for the animals': KC-area farmers, gardeners take care of livestock, crops amid winter storm
Crime|Education|US

Mother says substitute teacher at Miami Springs Middle School hit daughter with belt

Mother says substitute teacher at Miami Springs Middle School hit daughter with belt

Mother says substitute teacher at Miami Springs Middle School hit daughter with belt
Arts|Celebrity|Education|Entertainment

Elmo tells all: 'Sesame Street' 55th season features SZA, Chris Stapleton, Reneé Rapp and more

Appearing on “Sesame Street”

Elmo tells all: 'Sesame Street' 55th season features SZA, Chris Stapleton, Reneé Rapp and more
Education|MidEast|Political|US

US settles with Johns Hopkins over alleged discrimination against Arabs, Jews

The U.S.

US settles with Johns Hopkins over alleged discrimination against Arabs, Jews
Australia|Education|World

Australian hiker found alive after surviving for two weeks on berries and two muesli bars

An Australian student missing for two weeks near the country's tallest mountain was found on Wednesday, after surviving by foraging for berries, drinking water

Crime|Education|US

Another 14-year-old arrested with a gun at Georgia's Apalachee High School after deadly shooting

A 14-year-old student has been arrested after bringing a gun to Apalachee High School, the same Georgia high school where a September shooting killed two teachers and two students and wounded others

Education|Political|US

Ohio gov signs bill requiring schools to tell parents about health care changes, 'sexuality content'

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has signed legislation that boosts the rights of parents to know when schools are changing their child’s health care or preparing to present lessons involving sexuality or gender

Ohio gov signs bill requiring schools to tell parents about health care changes, 'sexuality content'
Crime|Education|US

Man who worked at 2 school districts charged with recording boys in locker rooms

Man who worked at 2 school districts charged with recording boys in locker rooms

Business|Celebrity|Education|Health|Political|Technology

Mark Zuckerberg Fast Facts

Mark Zuckerberg Fast Facts

Crime|Education|US

Principal arrested for allegedly impersonating deputy, documents say

Principal arrested for allegedly impersonating deputy, documents say

Principal arrested for allegedly impersonating deputy, documents say
Education|Lifestyle|Technology|US

There’s going to be even more harmful content on social media as Meta drops fact-checkers. What to tell your kids

There’s going to be even more harmful content on social media as Meta drops fact-checkers. What to tell your kids

Economy|Education|US

College tuition has fallen significantly at many schools

New research indicates students are paying significantly less to attend public universities than they were a decade ago

College tuition has fallen significantly at many schools
Crime|Education|Technology|US

NC student data compromised in breach, NC and PowerSchool say

NC student data compromised in breach, NC and PowerSchool say

Education

Unexpected things happened when this school implemented a cellphone ban

Unexpected things happened when this school implemented a cellphone ban

Unexpected things happened when this school implemented a cellphone ban
Education|US

Two eighth graders hailed as heroes for helping a woman to safety after a fall

Two eighth graders hailed as heroes for helping a woman to safety after a fall

Education|Finance|Lifestyle

How to Talk to Your Family About Inheritance

Beyond the general discomfort of talking about death, the topic of inheritance brings in a whole other set of sticky issues

How to Talk to Your Family About Inheritance
Education

Houston Independent School District Appoints Sandi Massey as Chief of Schools: A Transformational Leader at the Helm

Houston Independent School District Appoints Sandi Massey as Chief of Schools: A Transformational Leader at the Helm

Education|Political|US

Schools around the US are weighing responses to possible immigration raids

Schools around the country are reviewing what to do if immigration agents come knocking as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office after campaigning on a pledge to deport millions of people

Schools around the US are weighing responses to possible immigration raids
Education|Political|US

As MLK holiday nears, Bernice King urges people to really focus on his teachings

As the holiday honoring the slain civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. approaches, his daughter is urging people to really focus on his work throughout the next year, rather than just paying him tribute for a day

As MLK holiday nears, Bernice King urges people to really focus on his teachings
Education|Lifestyle|US

Empowering the Next Generation of Legal Minds: Apply for the Summer Legal Academy

Empowering the Next Generation of Legal Minds: Apply for the Summer Legal Academy

Crime|Education|US

Former charter school superintendent arrested on child porn charges

Former charter school superintendent arrested on child porn charges

Former charter school superintendent arrested on child porn charges
Education|Lifestyle|Sports|US

Teenager's legacy continues to shine 10 years after her death

Teenager's legacy continues to shine 10 years after her death

Teenager's legacy continues to shine 10 years after her death
Crime|Education|US

San Diego State University frat members charged after pledge set on fire at party, prosecutors say

Four fraternity members at San Diego State University are facing felony charges in connection with a skit performed at party in which a pledge was set on fire

Crime|Education|US

College students charged in 'catch a predator' assault as seen on social media

Six Massachusetts college students are facing charges after police say they assaulted a man who was tricked onto campus as part of the "Catch a Predator” trend on social media

Crime|Education|US

Teen charged after allegedly making bomb threats on Instagram says it was all a "joke"

Teen charged after allegedly making bomb threats on Instagram says it was all a "joke"

Teen charged after allegedly making bomb threats on Instagram says it was all a "joke"
Education|Political|Travel|US

Video shows severe winter weather hitting US

Millions of Americans are facing heavy snowfall, ice, rain and storms, which are forecast to disrupt morning commutes, delay the start of school, and snarl airline schedules across the East Coast.

Video shows severe winter weather hitting US
Economy|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Political

Harris County Champions Community Resilience with $5M in Transformational Grants

Harris County Champions Community Resilience with $5M in Transformational Grants

Business|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Mahjong Molly combines passion for ancient tile game and education, runs successful teaching business

Mahjong Molly combines passion for ancient tile game and education, runs successful teaching business

Mahjong Molly combines passion for ancient tile game and education, runs successful teaching business
Business|Education|Lifestyle

While others see snow, this girl sees opportunity

While others see snow, this girl sees opportunity

While others see snow, this girl sees opportunity
Arts|Celebrity|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Oprah Winfrey opens 2025 with an encore. 'A New Earth' is her book club pick for a second time

Oprah Winfrey is beginning 2025 with an old favorite

Oprah Winfrey opens 2025 with an encore. 'A New Earth' is her book club pick for a second time
Asia|Business|Education|Technology

Microsoft to invest $3 billion in India, to expand AI and cloud capacity

Microsoft will spend $3 billion to expand its Azure cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) capacity in India, CEO Satya Nadella said on

Microsoft to invest $3 billion in India, to expand AI and cloud capacity
Education|Environment|US

Damaging Santa Ana Winds Set to Batter Southland Tuesday-Thursday

Damaging Santa Ana Winds Set to Batter Southland Tuesday-Thursday

Damaging Santa Ana Winds Set to Batter Southland Tuesday-Thursday
Business|Education|Lifestyle

Committed a workplace gaffe? You will survive it (and you may even get promoted)

How you deal with an embarrassing mistake is far more important than the blooper itself.

Committed a workplace gaffe? You will survive it (and you may even get promoted)
Business|Education|Science

Workplace diversity training programs are everywhere, but their effectiveness varies widely

Diversity training programs work best, our research shows, when they form part of a broader, ongoing company effort against intolerance.

Workplace diversity training programs are everywhere, but their effectiveness varies widely
Education|Political|Sports

What is the ‘way of the warrior’? Students investigate the arts of war and peace in this course about virtue and the ethics of violence

The study of martial arts involves physical training − but also raises larger questions about ethics and what justifies the use of force.

What is the ‘way of the warrior’? Students investigate the arts of war and peace in this course about virtue and the ethics of violence
Education|Technology|US

Florida’s school safety dashboard helps parents and teachers address root causes of bullying, fighting and other misbehavior

Florida’s school safety data dashboard is one of the most comprehensive in the US. A school safety researcher explains how schools and parents can use it.

Florida’s school safety dashboard helps parents and teachers address root causes of bullying, fighting and other misbehavior
Education|Lifestyle|Opinion

A 25-year study reveals how empathy is passed from parents to teens to their future children

Everyone wants to raise kind children, but telling kids to be nice gets you only so far − young people need to practice those skills with their peers.

A 25-year study reveals how empathy is passed from parents to teens to their future children
Business|Economy|Education|Political|US

Are you a young American struggling to find a job?

Are you a young American struggling to find a job?

Are you a young American struggling to find a job?
Economy|Education|Political|US

After 2 years of shortfalls, California governor proposes $322B budget with no deficit

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed a $322 billion budget without a deficit

After 2 years of shortfalls, California governor proposes $322B budget with no deficit
Education|Health|Travel|US

The Latest: Snow, ice and frigid temperatures make for a dangerous winter mix

A major winter blast of snow, ice, wind and plunging temperatures in the U.S. stirred dangerous travel conditions from central and southern states all the way to the East Coast on Monday, prompting schools and government offices in several states to close

The Latest: Snow, ice and frigid temperatures make for a dangerous winter mix
Education|Environment|Science

Loggerhead Marinelife Center helping treat, protect sea turtles

Loggerhead Marinelife Center helping treat, protect sea turtles

Loggerhead Marinelife Center helping treat, protect sea turtles
Africa|Crime|Education|World

Suspected bomb explosion kills two at Nigerian school

A suspected bomb explosion killed at least two people and injured two others at a school near Abuja, the Nigerian capital, on Monday, police said.

Crime|Education|Science|US

Forensic anthropologist helps investigators using clues from human remains

Forensic anthropologist helps investigators using clues from human remains

Forensic anthropologist helps investigators using clues from human remains
Arts|Business|Education|Lifestyle

Generosity in Action: The Share Family's Impact on Texas Southern University

Generosity in Action: The Share Family's Impact on Texas Southern University

Education|Environment|Political|US

First major US winter storm of year hammers Mid-Atlantic states

The first major winter storm of the new year barreled into the U.S. mid-Atlantic states on Monday, closing down federal offices and public schools in Washington, D.C., after

First major US winter storm of year hammers Mid-Atlantic states
Education|Technology

Arizona school to introduce 2-Hour AI driven learning model

Arizona school to introduce 2-Hour AI driven learning model

Economy|Education|Political|US

Higher Social Security payments coming for millions of people from bill that Biden signed

President Joe Biden has signed into law a measure that boosts Social Security payments for current and former public employees

Higher Social Security payments coming for millions of people from bill that Biden signed
Education

High student scores 'perfect triple' on SAT, PSAT and ACT

High student scores 'perfect triple' on SAT, PSAT and ACT

High student scores 'perfect triple' on SAT, PSAT and ACT
Education|Health|Political|Science

Children exposed to higher fluoride levels have lower IQs, a government study finds

Children exposed to higher fluoride levels have lower IQs, a government study finds

Children exposed to higher fluoride levels have lower IQs, a government study finds
Crime|Education|US

Sex offender who tried to register for high school charged

Sex offender who tried to register for high school charged

Crime|Education|US

High school teacher, parents charged after alleged drug deal

High school teacher, parents charged after alleged drug deal

Political|Education|Health

'How far will RFK go?' 2 experts talk Kennedy's potential impact on child health

The 74 interviews an emergency physician and a legal medical expert to better understand the pediatric and school-based implications of RFK's nomination as HHS chief.

'How far will RFK go?' 2 experts talk Kennedy's potential impact on child health
US|Education|Political

What might happen if the Education Department were closed?

The Hechinger Report answers some of the questions raised by the possible dismantling of the department, consulting experts and advocates on student loans, special education, financial aid, school lunch and beyond.

What might happen if the Education Department were closed?
Business|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Nissan and Titans surprise stadium construction worker with brand new car

Nissan and Titans surprise stadium construction worker with brand new car

Nissan and Titans surprise stadium construction worker with brand new car
Business|Education|Opinion|Political|US

Assault on DEI: Critics use simplistic terms to attack the programs, but they are key to uprooting workplace bias

DEI backlash ignores the full picture, one where these programs help employees thrive and lead to professional success.

Assault on DEI: Critics use simplistic terms to attack the programs, but they are key to uprooting workplace bias
Education|Science

Here’s what happens when teachers tailor their lessons to students’ individual learning styles

An analysis of several studies on learning styles suggests that students perform slightly better academically when lessons are tailored to their specific style. But it may not be worth the investment.

Here’s what happens when teachers tailor their lessons to students’ individual learning styles
Education|Health|Lifestyle

Hope grows for young boy in need of lifesaving kidney transplant

Hope grows for young boy in need of lifesaving kidney transplant

Hope grows for young boy in need of lifesaving kidney transplant
Economy|Education|Health|Political|World

Indonesia dishes out first free meals in programme targeting 83 million people

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's ambitious multi-billion dollar programme to provide free meals to more than a quarter of his people was officially underway on Monday,

Indonesia dishes out first free meals in programme targeting 83 million people
Celebrity|Education|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle

Alabama nursing student wins Miss America 2025

Alabama nursing student wins Miss America 2025

Asia|Education|Political|World

Shigemi Fukahori, who survived Nagasaki bombing and spent his life advocating for peace, dies at 93

Shigemi Fukahori, who survived the 1945 Nagasaki atomic bombing and devoted his life to advocating for peace and campaigning against nuclear weapons, has died

Shigemi Fukahori, who survived Nagasaki bombing and spent his life advocating for peace, dies at 93
Crime|Education|Health|Sports|US

At New Orleans' St. Louis Cathedral, church leader asks for prayers for victims of truck attack

At a Mass celebrated at New Orleans' St. Louis Cathedral, a church leader acknowledged the sense of unease that remains after the New Year's Day truck attack in the French Quarter and asked for prayers for the victims and their families

At New Orleans' St. Louis Cathedral, church leader asks for prayers for victims of truck attack
Education|Europe|World

Pope Francis says bullying at school prepares students for war, not peace

Pope Francis has warned that bullying in schools prepares students for war rather than peace

Pope Francis says bullying at school prepares students for war, not peace
Education|Environment|Lifestyle

Goats “recycle” Christmas trees

Goats “recycle” Christmas trees

Education

Bill Gates weighs in on the impact of AI on education

"To get the full benefit, we can’t just have it as this auxiliary thing that students have to go and use on their own. We need to integrate it into the classroom," Bill Gates tells CNN Academician Ahmad Barakat, discussing the impact of AI on education during a special AI masterclass.

Bill Gates weighs in on the impact of AI on education
Education

CNN Academician asks Bill Gates about AI in the health care sector

CNN Academician Leilani Radaideh asks Bill Gates about how under-resourced regions can benefit from AI in the health care sector during a special AI masterclass.

CNN Academician asks Bill Gates about AI in the health care sector
Arts|Celebrity|Education|Lifestyle|Political

Sunday school class with Jimmy Carter: What it was like

It never got old

Sunday school class with Jimmy Carter: What it was like
Crime|Education|Health|US

First response actors help train police officers for real-life scenarios

First response actors help train police officers for real-life scenarios

Celebrity|Education|Sports

LeBron James applauds younger son Bryce's hoops commitment to the University of Arizona

LeBron James is excited about his younger son's decision to play basketball at the University of Arizona next season

LeBron James applauds younger son Bryce's hoops commitment to the University of Arizona
Education|Political|US

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Fast Facts

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Fast Facts

Crime|Education|Political|US

California man apologizes for connection to Wisconsin school shooting without detailing his actions

A California man has apologized for his connection to a 15-year-old girl who fatally shot a teacher and a fellow student at a religious school in Wisconsin

Education|Food|Lifestyle

Students serve homeless with ‘Pizza Factory’ program

Students serve homeless with ‘Pizza Factory’ program

Students serve homeless with ‘Pizza Factory’ program
Business|Education|Lifestyle

No apps, no hacks. A guide to optimizing productivity

No apps, no hacks. A guide to optimizing productivity

No apps, no hacks. A guide to optimizing productivity
Crime|Education|US

Assumption University students face charges in 'Catch a Predator' ambush inspired by TikTok

Assumption University students face charges in 'Catch a Predator' ambush inspired by TikTok

Assumption University students face charges in 'Catch a Predator' ambush inspired by TikTok
Economy|Education|Finance|Lifestyle

The taboo of talking about money, according to one survey

The taboo of talking about money, according to one survey

Economy|Education|MidEast|Political|World

Afghanistan shows what investing in women’s education – or divesting – can do to an economy

New research shows that Afghan women earned 13% more for every additional year of schooling they received after the Taliban fell in 2001. That progress is now in peril.

Afghanistan shows what investing in women’s education – or divesting – can do to an economy
Economy|Education|Political|US

Is the American Dream achievable? These students are examining its promises and pitfalls

Two professors explain why and how their approach creates a richly textured understanding of the American Dream.

Is the American Dream achievable? These students are examining its promises and pitfalls
Education|Health|Political|Sports|US

Biden's final actions as president leave some transgender people feeling unsupported

Some transgender people worry President Joe Biden did not do enough to shield them from the torrent of Trump policies to come

Biden's final actions as president leave some transgender people feeling unsupported
Education|Political|US

Governor seeks resignation of Western New Mexico University regents after spending revelations

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has asked for the immediate resignation of regents at Western New Mexico State University after revelations of wasteful spending and failures in financial oversight

Governor seeks resignation of Western New Mexico University regents after spending revelations
Crime|Education|US

"To Catch a Predator" TikTok scheme leads to kidnapping charges against 5 Assumption University students

"To Catch a Predator" TikTok scheme leads to kidnapping charges against 5 Assumption University students

Business|Education|Science|Technology

Emerging AI trends to watch for in 2025

Creatie.ai compiled AI trends for 2025 as companies race to integrate this technology into nearly every product.

Emerging AI trends to watch for in 2025
Education|Health|Lifestyle

An El Paso County family is using social media to raise awareness on a rare genetic disorder

An El Paso County family is using social media to raise awareness on a rare genetic disorder

An El Paso County family is using social media to raise awareness on a rare genetic disorder
Crime|Education|Lifestyle|Sports|US

Off-road drivers must pass new online safety course to register their vehicles

Off-road drivers must pass new online safety course to register their vehicles

Education|MidEast|Political|World

Changes to Syria’s school curriculum spark online outrage

Changes to Syria’s school curriculum spark online outrage

Changes to Syria’s school curriculum spark online outrage
Education|Science|Technology

How effective is tutoring in the United States? – 4 essential reads

Conversation scholars examine the costs and effectiveness of tutoring in the US.

How effective is tutoring in the United States? – 4 essential reads
Asia|Crime|Economy|Education|Health

China Health Commission to narrow gaps in mental health services

China's National Health Commission said that it would address gaps in its mental health services from 2025 to 2027 as authorities try to deal with an increasing number of mental

China Health Commission to narrow gaps in mental health services
Education|Lifestyle

'Has to be a calling': The importance of school bus drivers through the eyes of a 20-year retiree

'Has to be a calling': The importance of school bus drivers through the eyes of a 20-year retiree

'Has to be a calling': The importance of school bus drivers through the eyes of a 20-year retiree
Education|Science

What is the universe expanding into if it’s already infinite?

The universe is constantly expanding, but how do scientists think about what it’s expanding into?

What is the universe expanding into if it’s already infinite?
Africa|Arts|Asia|Australia|Business|Education|Environment|Science|Technology|Travel

11 architecture projects set to shape the world in 2025

11 architecture projects set to shape the world in 2025

11 architecture projects set to shape the world in 2025
Americas|Crime|Education|Health|Political|Technology|World

TikTok fined $10 million in Venezuela as court cites deaths from viral challenges

TikTok fined $10 million in Venezuela as court cites deaths from viral challenges

TikTok fined $10 million in Venezuela as court cites deaths from viral challenges
Education|Entertainment|Political|US

Aaron Brown, former CNN anchor and influential newsman, dies at 76

Aaron Brown, former CNN anchor and influential newsman, dies at 76

Aaron Brown, former CNN anchor and influential newsman, dies at 76
Crime|Education|US

'He wasn't done': Officer recalls handcuffing Apalachee High School shooter

Officer Chase Boyd responded to the Apalachee High School shooting on September 4. In a sit-down interview with River Hills Church, Boyd recalled the harrowing scenes he witnessed that day.

'He wasn't done': Officer recalls handcuffing Apalachee High School shooter
Education|Lifestyle

The ancient origins of New Year’s resolutions and how the tradition has changed

The ancient origins of New Year’s resolutions and how the tradition has changed

The ancient origins of New Year’s resolutions and how the tradition has changed
Education|Political|Sports|US

Dartmouth basketball players end their unionization attempt in anticipation of shifting NLRB

The Dartmouth men’s basketball team has dropped its attempt to form a union

Dartmouth basketball players end their unionization attempt in anticipation of shifting NLRB
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Political|Technology|US

PlayStations for guns are offered up in New Orleans

The city of New Orleans and local community groups are offering PlayStations to people willing to turn in guns

PlayStations for guns are offered up in New Orleans
Economy|Education|Lifestyle|Political|US

Louisville initiative expands childcare access for refugee, immigrant families

Louisville initiative expands childcare access for refugee, immigrant families

Education|Environment|US

Texas A&M Central Texas student drives donations over 1,000 miles to help professor after Hurricane Helene

Texas A&M Central Texas student drives donations over 1,000 miles to help professor after Hurricane Helene

Texas A&M Central Texas student drives donations over 1,000 miles to help professor after Hurricane Helene
Celebrity|Education|Entertainment|US

Former CNN anchor Aaron Brown, who helped viewers through the Sept. 11 attacks, has died

Aaron Brown, a veteran television news anchor whose steady hand helped guide CNN viewers through the unfolding tragedy of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks, has died

Former CNN anchor Aaron Brown, who helped viewers through the Sept. 11 attacks, has died
Business|Economy|Education|Technology

Small businesses brace themselves for potentially disruptive TikTok ban

A looming TikTok ban could affect the millions of small businesses that use the short-video social media app to grow their business

Small businesses brace themselves for potentially disruptive TikTok ban
Crime|Education|Lifestyle|US

Mother of woman killed by an alleged drunk driver urges responsibility as New Year’s Eve approaches

Mother of woman killed by an alleged drunk driver urges responsibility as New Year’s Eve approaches

Mother of woman killed by an alleged drunk driver urges responsibility as New Year’s Eve approaches
US|Economy|Education|Finance

Going to college? Use this toolbox to help choose a school and plan the costs

The Hechinger Report offers everything you need to know to make an informed college decision.

Going to college? Use this toolbox to help choose a school and plan the costs
Science|Education

Being 'bad at math' is a pervasive concept. Can it be banished from schools?

The 74 shares insights from math education experts about the societal tendency to classify kids as "bad" or "good" at the subject instead of normalizing accommodations and tutoring.

Being 'bad at math' is a pervasive concept. Can it be banished from schools?
Business|Education|Food|Lifestyle

Detroit nonprofit teaching life skills through baking and selling brownies

Detroit nonprofit teaching life skills through baking and selling brownies

Detroit nonprofit teaching life skills through baking and selling brownies
Asia|Education|Lifestyle|Travel|World

Empty desks and tears mark five colleagues killed in South Korean plane crash

Empty desks and a calendar marking days off after Christmas sit in a South Korean office where five co-workers once planned a holiday

Empty desks and tears mark five colleagues killed in South Korean plane crash
Crime|Education|Europe|World

Serbian court convicts the parents of a teenage boy who shot dead 10 people in a school in Belgrade

A court in Serbia has convicted and sentenced to prison terms the parents of a teenage boy who shot dead nine pupils and a school guard last year and wounded six more people in primary school in central Belgrade

Serbian court convicts the parents of a teenage boy who shot dead 10 people in a school in Belgrade
Arts|Business|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Europe|Health|World

Why cultural life is thriving in Ukraine, a troubling tobacco trend, financial resolutions: Catch up on the day’s stories

Why cultural life is thriving in Ukraine, a troubling tobacco trend, financial resolutions: Catch up on the day’s stories

Business|Education|Political|US

George Tenet Fast Facts

George Tenet Fast Facts

Business|Celebrity|Education|Environment|Technology

Jeff Bezos Fast Facts

Jeff Bezos Fast Facts

Business|Education|Health|Lifestyle

Tiny homes go up for Hurricane Milton victims in Martin County

Tiny homes go up for Hurricane Milton victims in Martin County

Tiny homes go up for Hurricane Milton victims in Martin County
Crime|Education|US

Officer describes confronting Apalachee High School shooter in smoky hallway and says the tragedy could have been much worse

Officer describes confronting Apalachee High School shooter in smoky hallway and says the tragedy could have been much worse

Officer describes confronting Apalachee High School shooter in smoky hallway and says the tragedy could have been much worse
Education|Europe|Technology

Losing your kids to doom scrolling? Greece is building a government app for that

Greece says it will enhance parental oversight of mobile devices in 2025 by building a government-operated app, that will help get digital age verification and browsing controls

Education|Europe|Political|Technology|World

Greece presents strategy to combat youth internet addiction

The Greek government announced on Monday a national strategy to protect minors from internet addiction and excessive social media use.

Greece presents strategy to combat youth internet addiction
Education|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Germany plans $62 million boost for Syrian schools, projects

Germany said on Monday it would back 60 million euros ($62.70 million) worth of projects in Syria to boost education, women's rights and other areas in the aftermath of the

Germany plans $62 million boost for Syrian schools, projects
Economy|Education|Political

Why salary isn't solving teacher turnover: Survey finds work-life balance key to retention

Study.com examines the factors contributing to teacher turnover and burnout.

Why salary isn't solving teacher turnover: Survey finds work-life balance key to retention
Education|Health|Lifestyle

Making any New Year's resolutions? Here are some tips to help make them stick

If you're making New Year resolutions, experts say keep them small and focused on specific goals

Making any New Year's resolutions? Here are some tips to help make them stick
Business|Education|Health|Political

For young users, tobacco packets like Zyn are a nicotine trend that just won’t quit

For young users, tobacco packets like Zyn are a nicotine trend that just won’t quit

For young users, tobacco packets like Zyn are a nicotine trend that just won’t quit
Asia|Education|Lifestyle|MidEast

WOW: How a driving school programme empowers Pakistani women

Pakistani student Laiba Rashid, 22, hopes her life will change once she learns how to drive a motorcycle after undergoing a training programme that

WOW: How a driving school programme empowers Pakistani women
Asia|Economy|Education|Political

Philippines' Marcos signs into law record $109 billion budget for 2025

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed the 2025 budget into law on Monday, saying a planned 10% increase in government spending to a record 6.33 trillion pesos ($109.2

Philippines' Marcos signs into law record $109 billion budget for 2025
Asia|Economy|Education|Political|World

Chinese youth flock to civil service, but slow economy puts 'iron rice bowl' jobs at risk

A record 3.4 million young Chinese flocked to the civil service exam this year, lured by the prospect of lifetime job security and perks including subsidised housing

Chinese youth flock to civil service, but slow economy puts 'iron rice bowl' jobs at risk
Crime|Education|US

School bus driver arrested for driving drunk with students on board

School bus driver arrested for driving drunk with students on board

Crime|Education|US

‘She choked me and she slapped me’: 11-year-old restrained by teacher during field trip speaks out; Broward Schools investigating

‘She choked me and she slapped me’: 11-year-old restrained by teacher during field trip speaks out; Broward Schools investigating

‘She choked me and she slapped me’: 11-year-old restrained by teacher during field trip speaks out; Broward Schools investigating
Crime|Education|Health|US

Victims of suspected carbon monoxide poisoning in New Hampshire identified as family from Massachusetts

Victims of suspected carbon monoxide poisoning in New Hampshire identified as family from Massachusetts

Victims of suspected carbon monoxide poisoning in New Hampshire identified as family from Massachusetts
Crime|Education|Technology|US

Inmates are learning to code in prison. Jobs may be hard to come by

Inmates are learning to code in prison. Jobs may be hard to come by

Inmates are learning to code in prison. Jobs may be hard to come by
Education|Health

Physical therapy is 'the best-kept secret in health care'

Most people think of physical therapy as rehabilitation

Physical therapy is 'the best-kept secret in health care'
Crime|Education|Political|US|World

US teacher jailed in Russia is formally designated as wrongfully detained

The State Department says an American schoolteacher arrested in Russia on drug charges more than three years ago has been designated by the U.S. government as wrongfully detained

US teacher jailed in Russia is formally designated as wrongfully detained
Business|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Why OpenAI plans transition to public benefit corporation

OpenAI on Friday laid out a plan to transition its for-profit arm into a Delaware public benefit corporation (PBC) to help it raise capital and stay ahead

Why OpenAI plans transition to public benefit corporation
Crime|Education|Political|US

Police academy shifts to teach more inclusive practices to recruits

Police academy shifts to teach more inclusive practices to recruits

Police academy shifts to teach more inclusive practices to recruits
Education|Health|Political|US

'Everything's been taken away': Woman fights to remove age restriction for disabilities benefits

'Everything's been taken away': Woman fights to remove age restriction for disabilities benefits

'Everything's been taken away': Woman fights to remove age restriction for disabilities benefits
Education|Finance

Should you worry about overfunding your 529 plan?

529 college savings plans are powerful tools to help pay for the mounting costs of an education

Should you worry about overfunding your 529 plan?
Celebrity|Education|Sports

Former NFL receiver DeSean Jackson hired as the football coach at Delaware State

Former NFL receiver DeSean Jackson is taking over the football program at Delaware State

Former NFL receiver DeSean Jackson hired as the football coach at Delaware State
Business|Education|Science|Technology

OpenAI outlines new for-profit structure in bid to stay ahead in costly AI race

OpenAI on Friday outlined plans to revamp its structure, saying it would create a public benefit corporation to make it easier to "raise more

OpenAI outlines new for-profit structure in bid to stay ahead in costly AI race
Technology|Education|Health|Science

Excessive screen time leads to more anger, outbursts for preschoolers

The 74 shares insights from a new study that found that children's early tablet use leads to increased anger and screen time.

Excessive screen time leads to more anger, outbursts for preschoolers
US|Education|Political

Will filling out student aid forms target undocumented parents for Trump's mass deportations?

CalMatters shares insights about Trump's mass deportation plans in terms of the risk federal financial aid applications for college present to students with undocumented parents.

Will filling out student aid forms target undocumented parents for Trump's mass deportations?
Crime|Education|US

Mother says teacher caught on video choking 11-year-old son while on field trip crossed the line

Mother says teacher caught on video choking 11-year-old son while on field trip crossed the line

Mother says teacher caught on video choking 11-year-old son while on field trip crossed the line
Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Health|Political|Technology

New 2025 laws hit hot topics from AI in movies to rapid-fire guns

New laws taking effect with the new year will affect Hollywood actors, social media stars and chatty motorists

New 2025 laws hit hot topics from AI in movies to rapid-fire guns
Arts|Education|Environment|Health|US

Peyote sacred to Native Americans threatened by psychedelic renaissance and development

Peyote, a cactus that contains mescaline, a hallucinogen, grows naturally in South Texas and northern Mexico

Peyote sacred to Native Americans threatened by psychedelic renaissance and development
Education|Technology

AI is a game changer for students with disabilities. Schools are still learning to harness it

Artificial intelligence holds the promise of helping countless other students with a range of visual, speech, language and hearing impairments to execute tasks that come easily to others

AI is a game changer for students with disabilities. Schools are still learning to harness it
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Technology

Teens spend most of their time on their phones. Here’s expert advice on what to do

Teens spend most of their time on their phones. Here’s expert advice on what to do

Education|Lifestyle|Science

Transform the daily grind to make life more interesting – a philosopher shares 3 strategies to help you attain the good life

A shift in mindset as you go through your day-to-day can help you cultivate a psychologically rich life.

Transform the daily grind to make life more interesting – a philosopher shares 3 strategies to help you attain the good life
Education|Election|Political|Travel|US

‘It’s a scary time’: US universities urge international students to return to campus before Trump inauguration

‘It’s a scary time’: US universities urge international students to return to campus before Trump inauguration

‘It’s a scary time’: US universities urge international students to return to campus before Trump inauguration
Asia|Business|Education|Lifestyle|World

After 20 years, the post-tsunami generation stays vigilant for future disasters

Qurrata Ayuni, a 28-year-old survivor of the earthquake and tsunami that devastated her hometown two decades ago, has transformed her resilience into purpose

After 20 years, the post-tsunami generation stays vigilant for future disasters
Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|US

Snowy owl rescued from car grille by Minnesota woman who saved another bird hours earlier

A great gray owl and a snowy owl are being treated by experts after being rescued by a northern Minnesota woman

Snowy owl rescued from car grille by Minnesota woman who saved another bird hours earlier
Education

Specialist shares tips on how to keep kids on best behavior for holidays

Dr. Susan Woolford, co-director of Mott Poll, speaks with CNN about the most effective ways parents can help children learn to behave.

Specialist shares tips on how to keep kids on best behavior for holidays
Crime|Education|Europe|Political

Serbian students march in Belgrade to protest train station disaster

Hundreds of university students rallied in Belgrade on Wednesday to protest the policies of President Aleksandar Vucic and his ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS), whom they

Serbian students march in Belgrade to protest train station disaster
Crime|Education|Europe|Political

Striking students in Serbia tell chief prosecutor to 'fight for law and justice'

Serbia’s striking university students on Wednesday rallied outside the chief prosecutor’s office to demand justice over a concrete canopy collapse that killed 15 people last month in the country’s north

Education|Health|Political|Technology|US

The Supreme Court enters its teenager era

The Supreme Court enters its teenager era

The Supreme Court enters its teenager era
Economy|Education|MidEast|Political|World

Turkey's soaring costs are creating a 'lost generation' of kids forced to help their families get by

One-third of Turkey's children live in poverty, with many forced to work to support their struggling families

Turkey's soaring costs are creating a 'lost generation' of kids forced to help their families get by
Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Technology|US

A popular TikTok account puts a Gen Z spin on Bible stories. Some religion experts give it the side eye

A popular TikTok account puts a Gen Z spin on Bible stories. Some religion experts give it the side eye

A popular TikTok account puts a Gen Z spin on Bible stories. Some religion experts give it the side eye
Crime|Education|Political|US

Judge rules Arkansas law allowing criminal charges against librarians is unconstitutional

A federal judge has struck down key parts of an Arkansas law that would have allowed criminal charges against librarians and booksellers for providing so-called “harmful” materials to minors

Judge rules Arkansas law allowing criminal charges against librarians is unconstitutional
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Political|US

After fighting virus, storms and Republicans, departing North Carolina Gov. Cooper focuses on wins

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper leaves his job next week after eight years

After fighting virus, storms and Republicans, departing North Carolina Gov. Cooper focuses on wins
Education|Lifestyle|US

Real-life Mrs. Claus: Retired Iowa teacher provides Christmas gifts for thousands of kids

Real-life Mrs. Claus: Retired Iowa teacher provides Christmas gifts for thousands of kids

Real-life Mrs. Claus: Retired Iowa teacher provides Christmas gifts for thousands of kids
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Technology|US

Trombone emoji designed by Maryland students approved for global use

Trombone emoji designed by Maryland students approved for global use

Education|Political|US

What Democrats want Biden to do on student loans before leaving office

What Democrats want Biden to do on student loans before leaving office

What Democrats want Biden to do on student loans before leaving office
Crime|Education|US

CNN's John Berman asks police chief if school shooter's parents will face charges

Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes spoke to CNN's John Berman about the investigation into the shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, that left a student and teacher dead and six people injured, including two who have life-threatening injuries.

CNN's John Berman asks police chief if school shooter's parents will face charges
Crime|Education|Lifestyle|US

Community remembers teacher killed in Wisconsin school shooting as Christian with Southern roots

Family and friends are saying their final farewells to a substitute teacher killed in a school shooting in Wisconsin last week

US|Crime|Education

Teacher Pleads Not Guilty to Possession of Child Porn

A Pasadena man who worked as a teacher and youth soccer coach pleaded not guilty today to a felony charge of possession of youth or child pornography.

Teacher Pleads Not Guilty to Possession of Child Porn
Business|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Companies helping moms, close encounter with the sun, Festivus for the rest of us: Catch up on the day’s stories

Companies helping moms, close encounter with the sun, Festivus for the rest of us: Catch up on the day’s stories

Crime|Education|US

A loving, devoted teacher and a student brimming with artistic ambition are Wisconsin school shooting victims

A loving, devoted teacher and a student brimming with artistic ambition are Wisconsin school shooting victims

A loving, devoted teacher and a student brimming with artistic ambition are Wisconsin school shooting victims
Education|Political|US

Florida requires teaching Black history. Some don't trust schools to do it justice

Thirty years after Florida required schools to teach African American history, how the subject is taught remains inconsistent across Florida classrooms, a review by The Associated Press has found

Florida requires teaching Black history. Some don't trust schools to do it justice
Education|Health|US

'Too many babies are dying': Unsafe sleep deaths trend up in Nebraska

'Too many babies are dying': Unsafe sleep deaths trend up in Nebraska

Education|Health|Lifestyle|US

How faith communities can be welcoming of believers with disabilities this holiday season and beyond

This holiday season, some religious congregations across the U.S. are holding events designed to be accommodating to and inclusive of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities

How faith communities can be welcoming of believers with disabilities this holiday season and beyond
Crime|Education|US

What we know about the Madison, Wisconsin, school shooter

What we know about the Madison, Wisconsin, school shooter

What we know about the Madison, Wisconsin, school shooter
Crime|Education|Lifestyle|US

‘A rite of passage’: Why some parents buy guns for their children

‘A rite of passage’: Why some parents buy guns for their children

‘A rite of passage’: Why some parents buy guns for their children
Economy|Education|Europe|Political|World

After years of war, 6.8 million Ukrainian refugees’ lives are still mired in uncertainty

After years of war, 6.8 million Ukrainian refugees’ lives are still mired in uncertainty

After years of war, 6.8 million Ukrainian refugees’ lives are still mired in uncertainty
Crime|Education|Europe|Political|Technology|World

Albanian prime minister says TikTok ban was not a 'rushed reaction to a single incident'

Albania’s prime minister says the ban on TikTok his government announced was “not a rushed reaction to a single incident.”

Albanian prime minister says TikTok ban was not a 'rushed reaction to a single incident'
Crime|Education|MidEast|Political|World

Israeli order to evacuate Gaza hospital 'next to impossible' to obey, say medics

Israel ordered the closure and evacuation on Sunday of one of the last hospitals still partly functioning in a besieged area on the northern edge of the Gaza

Israeli order to evacuate Gaza hospital 'next to impossible' to obey, say medics
Education|Lifestyle|Opinion

Why are teens losing their minds about college applications? This senior thinks she knows why

Why are teens losing their minds about college applications? This senior thinks she knows why

Why are teens losing their minds about college applications? This senior thinks she knows why
Education|Health|Sports

History looms in NCAA volleyball championship with female coaches poised as first to win a title

Players and coaches who will make history in Sunday’s NCAA volleyball championship still find it hard to believe that a female coach hasn’t won one already

History looms in NCAA volleyball championship with female coaches poised as first to win a title
Economy|Education|Health|Political|US

Isolated Chicago communities secure money for a coveted transit project before Trump takes office

Decades after a former Chicago mayor pledged to extend transit to the city’s far South Side, the federal government is committing to the massive project just before President Joe Biden leaves office

Isolated Chicago communities secure money for a coveted transit project before Trump takes office
Education|Sports|US

Caitlin Clark effect hasn't reversed the decades-long decline in girls basketball participation

Nebraska's third-largest high school decided not to play varsity girls basketball this year after no juniors or seniors went out for the sport

Caitlin Clark effect hasn't reversed the decades-long decline in girls basketball participation
Asia|Education|Environment|World

The water was their livelihood. Now Thailand's sea nomads work to preserve a vanishing way of life

The Moken, a group of indigenous people from Thailand and Myanmar, once sailed freely between the archipelago of 800 islands off the coast of the two countries

The water was their livelihood. Now Thailand's sea nomads work to preserve a vanishing way of life
Arts|Crime|Education|US

14-year-old killed in Wisconsin school shooting shared gifts of music and art with many, friends say

The 14-year old student killed at a Wisconsin Christian school this week is remembered as a talented teenager who shared her gifts of music and art with many

Education|MidEast|Political|US

University of California campuses resolve discrimination complaints stemming from Gaza protests

The U.S. Department of Education said Friday it has reached an agreement with the University of California system resolving complaints from Jewish and Muslim students of discrimination and harassment during protests last spring over the war in Gaza

University of California campuses resolve discrimination complaints stemming from Gaza protests
Crime|Education|Europe|Political|Technology|World

Albania bans TikTok for a year after killing of teenager

Albania on Saturday announced a one-year ban on TikTok, the popular short video app, following the killing of a teenager last month that raised fears over the influence of social

Albania bans TikTok for a year after killing of teenager
Crime|Education|US

After shooting, Wisconsin school and church lean into Christmas message for comfort

For Christians around the world, Christmas is the joyful celebration of the birth of Jesus

After shooting, Wisconsin school and church lean into Christmas message for comfort
Education|Lifestyle

Great-grandmother earns college degree, proving it is never too late to achieve your dreams

Great-grandmother earns college degree, proving it is never too late to achieve your dreams

Great-grandmother earns college degree, proving it is never too late to achieve your dreams
Education|Environment|Political

Some raise flooding concerns over $20M housing project for displaced educators

Some raise flooding concerns over $20M housing project for displaced educators

Crime|Education|Europe|Political|Technology

Albania to close TikTok for a year blaming it for promoting violence among children

Albania’s prime minister says the government will shut down video service TikTok for one year, blaming it for inciting violence and bullying, especially among children

Albania to close TikTok for a year blaming it for promoting violence among children
Arts|Education|Political|US

Her surprise bestseller offers a holiday message Americans need to hear

Her surprise bestseller offers a holiday message Americans need to hear

Her surprise bestseller offers a holiday message Americans need to hear
Crime|Education|Health|US

False rape allegations like the Duke scandal aren’t common enough to justify withholding support from victims, advocates say

False rape allegations like the Duke scandal aren’t common enough to justify withholding support from victims, advocates say

False rape allegations like the Duke scandal aren’t common enough to justify withholding support from victims, advocates say
Asia|Education|MidEast|World

Indonesians mark 2 decades since the tragic tsunami that killed hundreds of thousands

Two decades after a catastrophic tsunami destroyed her village, Tria Asnani still cries when she recalls how she lost her mother while trying to escape the giant waves and her father to the sea

Indonesians mark 2 decades since the tragic tsunami that killed hundreds of thousands
Crime|Education|Europe|Political|World

Eight convicted in France over murder of teacher who showed Prophet caricature

A French court sentenced eight people to prison terms ranging from one to 16 years for their roles in a hate campaign that culminated in the murder of a teacher who had shown

Eight convicted in France over murder of teacher who showed Prophet caricature
Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|US

Santa and Mrs. Claus use military transports to bring Christmas to an Alaska Native village

Forget the open-air sleigh overloaded with gifts and powered by a tuckered herd of flying reindeer

Santa and Mrs. Claus use military transports to bring Christmas to an Alaska Native village
Education|Health|Political|Sports|US

Biden administration withdraws proposed rule limiting transgender bans in sports

The Biden administration on Friday withdrew a proposed rule change that would have prohibited schools from banning transgender athletes from teams matching their gender

Biden administration withdraws proposed rule limiting transgender bans in sports
Crime|Education|Political|US

New details emerge as the search for a motive drives Wisconsin school shooting investigation

New details emerge as the search for a motive drives Wisconsin school shooting investigation

New details emerge as the search for a motive drives Wisconsin school shooting investigation
Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Principals helping create lifelong learners by spreading holiday cheer

Principals helping create lifelong learners by spreading holiday cheer

Economy|Education|Political|US

White House starts scrapping pending regulations on transgender athletes and student debt

President Joe Biden’s administration has started to withdraw pending regulations that won’t be finalized by the time he leaves office

White House starts scrapping pending regulations on transgender athletes and student debt
Crime|Education|Europe|Political|World

France's anti-terrorism court convicts 8 people of involvement in the 2020 beheading of a teacher

France’s anti-terrorism court has convicted eight people of involvement in the beheading of teacher Samuel Paty in 2020

France's anti-terrorism court convicts 8 people of involvement in the 2020 beheading of a teacher
Crime|Education|US

Wisconsin police chief overseeing school shooting probe is named to Seattle job

The Madison, Wisconsin, police chief has been named as the chief of police in Seattle

Wisconsin police chief overseeing school shooting probe is named to Seattle job
Economy|Education|Political|US

Biden cancels another $4.28 billion in U.S. student loans

The Biden administration on Friday canceled another $4.28 billion in student debt for nearly 55,000 public service workers, the U.S. Department of Education said in a statement.

Biden cancels another $4.28 billion in U.S. student loans
Education|Political|US

US civil rights probe faults Philadelphia school district over handling of antisemitism reports

Federal education officials say the Philadelphia school district failed to show it protected Jewish students from harassment despite “repeated, extensive notice” that students, teachers and administrators were engaging in antisemitic behavior

US civil rights probe faults Philadelphia school district over handling of antisemitism reports
Education|Sports|US

Former NFL star Michael Vick officially hired by Norfolk State on Friday

Norfolk State has officially named Michael Vick its head football coach, the latest hire of a talented NFL player with no college coaching experience to lead an HBCU program

Former NFL star Michael Vick officially hired by Norfolk State on Friday
Business|Education|Political|Science|Technology

Language AIs in 2024: Size, guardrails and steps toward AI agents

The rubber met the road for language AIs in 2024. The hard realities led to new, smaller models and safety measures for the big ones. 2024’s R&D also set the stage for the next big thing: AI agents.

Language AIs in 2024: Size, guardrails and steps toward AI agents
Arts|Education|Health

’Emerson the Brave’: 12-year-old who passed from pediatric cancer releases book to help other kids

’Emerson the Brave’: 12-year-old who passed from pediatric cancer releases book to help other kids

’Emerson the Brave’: 12-year-old who passed from pediatric cancer releases book to help other kids
Business|Economy|Education|Lifestyle|US

Building a better future: Michigan non-profit teaching construction skills

Building a better future: Michigan non-profit teaching construction skills

Building a better future: Michigan non-profit teaching construction skills
Arts|Education|Health|Science

Houston's Health Museum Unveils 'The Reading Brain': A Visionary Fusion of Art and Science

Houston's Health Museum Unveils 'The Reading Brain': A Visionary Fusion of Art and Science

Crime|Education|Europe|Health|World

Pupil killed in knife attack at Croatia school

A seven-year-old child was killed by a knife-wielding assailant who attacked a teacher and pupils at a Zagreb primary school on Friday, government ministers said.

Pupil killed in knife attack at Croatia school
Crime|Education|Europe|World

A teenager stabs a 7-year-old to death and wounds a teacher and 3 more children in a Croatian school

Authorities say a knife-wielding teenager walked into a school in Croatia’s capital, stabbed a 7-year-old girl to death and wounded three more children and a teacher

A teenager stabs a 7-year-old to death and wounds a teacher and 3 more children in a Croatian school
Crime|Education|Europe|World

Seven-year-old girl killed and several injured in stabbing attack at Croatia elementary school

Seven-year-old girl killed and several injured in stabbing attack at Croatia elementary school

Seven-year-old girl killed and several injured in stabbing attack at Croatia elementary school
Education|Food|Lifestyle

'I just want to give back': Baltimore teen collects toys, coats for kids in need at Christmas

'I just want to give back': Baltimore teen collects toys, coats for kids in need at Christmas

'I just want to give back': Baltimore teen collects toys, coats for kids in need at Christmas
Education

See school in Boston that gives free access to education for homeless children

CNN's Jake Tapper visits Horizons For Homeless Children, a non-profit that gives free access to education, playtime and meals to children who have experienced homelessness.

See school in Boston that gives free access to education for homeless children
Education|Health|Technology

The ‘choking game’ and other challenges amplified by social media can come with deadly consequences

Although these activities have been around for decades, there are signs that some are making a comeback.

The ‘choking game’ and other challenges amplified by social media can come with deadly consequences
Arts|Education|Environment|Science|US

After Hurricane Helene, survivors have been in a race against time to protect family heirlooms, photographs and keepsakes

Disaster recovery isn’t just about repairing bridges, roads and homes. Conservationists from the Smithsonian were on the ground in North Carolina helping families piece their lives back together.

After Hurricane Helene, survivors have been in a race against time to protect family heirlooms, photographs and keepsakes
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Science

In Disney’s ‘Moana,’ the characters navigate using the stars, just like real Polynesian explorers − an astronomer explains how these methods work

Disney’s ‘Moana’ movies have brought a new level of excitement for astronomy and wayfinding, says an astronomer who regularly hosts planetarium shows.

In Disney’s ‘Moana,’ the characters navigate using the stars, just like real Polynesian explorers − an astronomer explains how these methods work
Education|Lifestyle|US

Leap of faith: A few young women in US buck the trends by joining the ranks of Catholic nuns

Less than 1% of nuns in the United States today are 30 or younger

Leap of faith: A few young women in US buck the trends by joining the ranks of Catholic nuns
Crime|Education|US

Official says Wisconsin shooter was new student at Christian school where her victims had deep ties

An official at the Wisconsin school where a student shot and killed a teacher and a fellow student says the 15-year-old was in her first semester there

Official says Wisconsin shooter was new student at Christian school where her victims had deep ties
Education|Political|US

International students urged to return to US campuses before Trump inauguration

Some U.S. colleges and universities are advising international students to return to campus before President-elect Donald Trump is inaugurated

International students urged to return to US campuses before Trump inauguration
Education|Europe|Political|World

Student protests continue to challenge Serbia's populist government after a deadly canopy collapse

Hundreds of Serbian students and others again blocked traffic for 15 minutes throughout the country as political tensions continue to simmer following last month's collapse of a concrete canopy that killed 15 people

Student protests continue to challenge Serbia's populist government after a deadly canopy collapse
Education|Lifestyle|US

Takeaways from AP’s reporting on young nuns

Fewer than 1% of nuns in the U.S. today are under 30

Takeaways from AP’s reporting on young nuns
Americas|Education|Lifestyle|US|World

Young nuns: Two diverse paths to a rare life of faith

Born in Ghana, Sister Seyram Mary Adzokpa had never encountered a nun until adulthood

Young nuns: Two diverse paths to a rare life of faith
Crime|Education|US

Private schools, like in Wisconsin shooting, are responsible for their security. Here’s how they try to protect students

Private schools, like in Wisconsin shooting, are responsible for their security. Here’s how they try to protect students

Private schools, like in Wisconsin shooting, are responsible for their security. Here’s how they try to protect students
Crime|Education|US

Wisconsin shooter linked to California man planning separate attack

The teenage girl who killed a teacher and fellow student at her Wisconsin school this week was in contact with a California man who was planning his own mass

Wisconsin shooter linked to California man planning separate attack
Crime|Education|Environment|Europe|Health|US|World

AP Week in Pictures

AP Week in Pictures

Asia|Business|Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Sports|Travel

Siargao, the ‘surf capital of the Philippines,’ is riding a wave of change

Siargao, the ‘surf capital of the Philippines,’ is riding a wave of change

Siargao, the ‘surf capital of the Philippines,’ is riding a wave of change
Business|Education|US

Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott reveals another $2 billion in donations in 2024

Billionaire author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott acknowledged $2 billion in 2024 donations in a blog post on Wednesday, bringing the total she’s given away since 2019 to $19.2 billion

Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott reveals another $2 billion in donations in 2024
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|US

A New Era of Collaboration: Houston Public Media and KTSU Unite to Amplify Local Voices

A New Era of Collaboration: Houston Public Media and KTSU Unite to Amplify Local Voices

Crime|Education|US

Sixth grader and his mother speak out following the Wisconsin school shooting

A sixth grade student recalls the moment Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin went into lockdown during a school shooting.

Sixth grader and his mother speak out following the Wisconsin school shooting
Crime|Education|US

Seventh-grade student describes teacher who was killed in school shooting

Angel Brube, a seventh-grade student at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, speaks to CNN’s Laura Coates about the school shooting and the teacher who was killed in the attack.

Seventh-grade student describes teacher who was killed in school shooting
Crime|Education|Political|US

Former Uvalde schools police chief loses bid to toss criminal charges related to 2022 shooting

A Texas judge has refused to throw out criminal charges accusing the former Uvalde schools police chief of endangering children in the slow law enforcement response to the 2022 Robb Elementary shooting

Former Uvalde schools police chief loses bid to toss criminal charges related to 2022 shooting
Business|Economy|Education|Science|Technology

We dialed 1-800-ChatGPT. Here’s what happened

We dialed 1-800-ChatGPT. Here’s what happened

We dialed 1-800-ChatGPT. Here’s what happened
Education|MidEast|Political

Syrian girls' right to schooling unrestricted, new education minister says

Syria will remove all references to the former ruling Baath party from its educational system as of next week but will not otherwise change

Syrian girls' right to schooling unrestricted, new education minister says
Crime|Education|US

Madison school shooter's parents 'continue to cooperate' with police investigation

Madison school shooter's parents 'continue to cooperate' with police investigation

Crime|Education|Health|US

'It was a mess': 3 students hospitalized after bus driver enters cardiac arrest while driving

'It was a mess': 3 students hospitalized after bus driver enters cardiac arrest while driving

'It was a mess': 3 students hospitalized after bus driver enters cardiac arrest while driving
Education|Environment

Teen honored nationally for commitment to recycling and giving back

Teen honored nationally for commitment to recycling and giving back

Education|Political|US

Advocates train immigrants to 'prepare to stay' in the US under Trump

Immigrant advocates are preparing for President-elect Donald Trump’s second term by training community members on how to protect themselves from his promise of mass deportations

Advocates train immigrants to 'prepare to stay' in the US under Trump
Arts|Education|Lifestyle|US

Texas middle school students bring joy to assisted living facility through art

Texas middle school students bring joy to assisted living facility through art

Texas middle school students bring joy to assisted living facility through art
Celebrity|Education|Sports

What people are saying about Michael Vick coaching Norfolk State football

What people are saying about Michael Vick coaching Norfolk State football

Crime|Education|Technology|US

Fort Lauderdale schools approve wearable panic buttons for enhanced safety

Fort Lauderdale schools approve wearable panic buttons for enhanced safety

Education|Health|Lifestyle

Parents and caregivers: How to stop feeling like a Grinch and be more present with your kids this holiday season

Future-oriented thinking, rather than careening from moment to moment, can help parents have more meaningful moments with their children.

Parents and caregivers: How to stop feeling like a Grinch and be more present with your kids this holiday season
Crime|Education|US

Second grader recounts what she heard during school shooting

CNN affiliate WISC speaks to, Nora Gottschalk a second-grade student at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, about what she heard during a shooting at the school.

Second grader recounts what she heard during school shooting
Crime|Education|US

Deadly shooting at Abundant Life Christian School is a hard and unforgettable precursor to long-awaited Christmas break

Deadly shooting at Abundant Life Christian School is a hard and unforgettable precursor to long-awaited Christmas break

Deadly shooting at Abundant Life Christian School is a hard and unforgettable precursor to long-awaited Christmas break
Crime|Education|US

Fourteen-year-old girl among those killed in Wisconsin school shooting

A 14-year-old girl and a teacher at her private Christian school were named by Wisconsin authorities on Wednesday night as the victims of a school shooter

Fourteen-year-old girl among those killed in Wisconsin school shooting
Crime|Education|US

Wisconsin school shooter had 2 guns and got messages from man accused of plotting his own attack

Police say the shooter who killed a student and teacher at a religious school in Wisconsin this week brought two guns to the school

Wisconsin school shooter had 2 guns and got messages from man accused of plotting his own attack
Crime|Education|US

Wisconsin school shooter was in contact with a California man accused of planning separate attack, report says

Wisconsin school shooter was in contact with a California man accused of planning separate attack, report says

Wisconsin school shooter was in contact with a California man accused of planning separate attack, report says
Education|Entertainment|US

New documentary focuses on Christa McAuliffe’s impact as a teacher in New Hampshire

A new documentary about teacher Christa McAuliffe focuses more on how she still inspires others and less on her fate aboard the space shuttle Challenger

New documentary focuses on Christa McAuliffe’s impact as a teacher in New Hampshire
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Opinion

The truth behind Santa Claus, as seen by grown-ups: To tell or not to tell?

When it comes to Christmas, there’s no getting away from Santa Claus

The truth behind Santa Claus, as seen by grown-ups: To tell or not to tell?
Crime|Education|US

AP PHOTOS: Students reunite with parents after Wisconsin school shooting, community holds vigil

AP PHOTOS: Students reunite with parents after Wisconsin school shooting, community holds vigil

Business|Crime|Education|US

Some elite US universities favor wealthy students in admissions decisions, lawsuit alleges

New filings in a 2022 class-action lawsuit contend that children of the wealthy and connected get special admissions consideration at some elite U.S. universities

Some elite US universities favor wealthy students in admissions decisions, lawsuit alleges
Crime|Education|Lifestyle|US

Church members, parents protest new gun shop near preschool and daycare

Church members, parents protest new gun shop near preschool and daycare

Celebrity|Education|Health|Political|US

Congress passes Paris Hilton-backed bill aimed at protecting institutionalized youth

Congress passes Paris Hilton-backed bill aimed at protecting institutionalized youth

Congress passes Paris Hilton-backed bill aimed at protecting institutionalized youth
Americas|Education|Environment|Science|US

New York man finds mastodon jaw while gardening in his backyard

Scholars are hailing the discovery of a fossilized mastodon jaw discovered by a man who spotted two giant teeth while gardening at his upstate New York home this year

New York man finds mastodon jaw while gardening in his backyard
Africa|Crime|Education|World

Several children killed in stampede at a holiday fair event in Nigeria, state governor says

Several children have died following a stampede during a school holiday fair in Nigeria

Crime|Education|US

Blanchard student was able to discharge SRO's firearm due to gap in holster

Blanchard student was able to discharge SRO's firearm due to gap in holster

Education|Health

Charlestown High School students step up as teacher battles breast cancer

Charlestown High School students step up as teacher battles breast cancer

Charlestown High School students step up as teacher battles breast cancer
Crime|Education|Local|News|US

LAPD Seek Additional Victims in Teacher Sexual Assault Case

A 43-year-old teacher was arrested in Valley Village Thursday on charges relating to the sexual assault of a minor. According to a statement by the Los Angeles Police Department, Colleen Jo Matarico “groomed and sexually assaulted a 13-year-old victim in her classroom, and later convinced the victim to have sexual intercourse in her vehicle.” Matarico has been charged with five counts of lewd acts with a minor, two counts of lewd acts with a minor 14 or 15 years of age, and one count of furnishing marijuana to a minor. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, Matarico is being

Education|Lifestyle|Science|Travel|World

Winter solstice: The shortest day and longest night of the year

Winter solstice: The shortest day and longest night of the year

Winter solstice: The shortest day and longest night of the year
Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|US

Chicago man visits Michigan to return overdue book after 50 years

Chicago man visits Michigan to return overdue book after 50 years

Chicago man visits Michigan to return overdue book after 50 years
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Travel

A flight was delayed in Atlanta for over an hour. An Army vet got his sax from the overhead bin and played Christmas songs

A flight was delayed in Atlanta for over an hour. An Army vet got his sax from the overhead bin and played Christmas songs

A flight was delayed in Atlanta for over an hour. An Army vet got his sax from the overhead bin and played Christmas songs
Crime|Education|US

Wisconsin police search for answers in rare case of female school shooter

Police in Wisconsin on Tuesday were interviewing friends and family and examining the online presence of a 15-year-old girl to determine what drove her to open

Wisconsin police search for answers in rare case of female school shooter
Crime|Education|US

Wisconsin police provide update on school shooting

Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes gives an update about a shooting at the Abundant Life Christian School in Wisconsin.

Wisconsin police provide update on school shooting
Education

CNN Academy Masterclass Explores AI Theory and Application

CNN Academy has partnered with Technology Innovation Institute (TII) of Abu Dhabi to bring masterclasses full of insight into how this technology is changing our lives. Becky Anderson spoke with TII Autonomous Robotics Chief Researcher Enrico Natalizio and with Elizabeth Churchill, Chair of the Human-Computer Interaction Dept. @mbzuai, about practical uses of AI and what machines can -- and can't -- bring to the table.

CNN Academy Masterclass Explores AI Theory and Application
Crime|Education|US

Hundreds attend Madison vigil to mourn deadly school shooting

Hundreds attend Madison vigil to mourn deadly school shooting

Hundreds attend Madison vigil to mourn deadly school shooting
Education|Health|Political|US

Trust in U.S. media hit an all-time low in 2024 − a new survey shows Black midwesterners have found other trusted messengers of news

Trust in media is low, and more Americans are avoiding traditional sources of news. Instead, they are turning to social media influencers and trusted messengers in their own community.

Trust in U.S. media hit an all-time low in 2024 − a new survey shows Black midwesterners have found other trusted messengers of news
Education|Environment|Health|US

Why natural disasters hit harder in rural school districts

Floods, hurricanes, fires and pandemics are hard for any school district to deal with. But in rural districts the struggle to recover is even harder.

Why natural disasters hit harder in rural school districts
Celebrity|Education|Sports

Michael Vick agrees to become head coach at Norfolk State, his first coaching job in football

Michael Vick agrees to become head coach at Norfolk State, his first coaching job in football

Michael Vick agrees to become head coach at Norfolk State, his first coaching job in football
Africa|Americas|Education|Political|Travel|World

Transatlantic cruise to turn spotlight on Brazil-Angola slavery past

Helena Monteiro da Costa's father was brought from Angola to Brazil as an enslaved person in the 19th century.

Transatlantic cruise to turn spotlight on Brazil-Angola slavery past
Australia|Education|Environment|Europe|Science|Technology|World

‘We’re at this pivotal moment.’ These young innovators are tackling some of humanity’s biggest problems

‘We’re at this pivotal moment.’ These young innovators are tackling some of humanity’s biggest problems

‘We’re at this pivotal moment.’ These young innovators are tackling some of humanity’s biggest problems
Crime|Education|US

Watch out for ‘leakage’: These are some clues students can look out for to help prevent school violence

Watch out for ‘leakage’: These are some clues students can look out for to help prevent school violence

Watch out for ‘leakage’: These are some clues students can look out for to help prevent school violence
Arts|Celebrity|Education|Entertainment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Political|World

Pharrell Williams is named a UNESCO goodwill ambassador

Pop star and fashion designer Pharrell Williams has been named UNESCO’s goodwill ambassador for artistic education and entrepreneurship on Tuesday in Paris

Pharrell Williams is named a UNESCO goodwill ambassador
Crime|Education|US

Community members wrestle with grief in aftermath of Wisconsin school shooting

Community members in Wisconsin are continuing to wrestle with grief and calling for change in the aftermath of a school shooting that killed a teacher and a student and wounded six others

Community members wrestle with grief in aftermath of Wisconsin school shooting
Crime|Education|US

The Latest: Madison police hold news conference on Wisconsin school shooting

Two people were killed and others were injured Monday in a shooting at a private Christian school in Madison, Wisconsin

Crime|Education|Political|US

Police chief says motive for Wisconsin school shooting was a 'combination of factors'

Investigators in Wisconsin are trying to determine a motive in a school shooting that left a teacher and a student dead and two other children in critical condition

Police chief says motive for Wisconsin school shooting was a 'combination of factors'
Crime|Education|US

Shooting in Madison is the latest carnage at a US school or college over the past 25 years

Hundreds of people in the U.S. have died in shootings over the past 25 years in places like offices, stores and theaters

Shooting in Madison is the latest carnage at a US school or college over the past 25 years
Crime|Education|US

Police dig into how and why a 15-year-old got a gun used to kill 2 people and injure several others at her Christian school

Police dig into how and why a 15-year-old got a gun used to kill 2 people and injure several others at her Christian school

Police dig into how and why a 15-year-old got a gun used to kill 2 people and injure several others at her Christian school
Arts|Education|Entertainment|US

"Bookleggers Library" offers free books, including ones banned in schools

"Bookleggers Library" offers free books, including ones banned in schools

Crime|Education|US

What we know about the school shooting that left 2 people dead at a private Christian school in Madison, Wisconsin

What we know about the school shooting that left 2 people dead at a private Christian school in Madison, Wisconsin

What we know about the school shooting that left 2 people dead at a private Christian school in Madison, Wisconsin
Education|Environment|Political|Sports

Boston plans to renovate a crumbling stadium for its new women's soccer team. Not everyone is happy

Boston is planning to renovate a crumbling stadium in one of the city's most diverse neighborhoods for its new professional women's soccer team

Boston plans to renovate a crumbling stadium for its new women's soccer team. Not everyone is happy
Arts|Business|Education|Entertainment|Health

Houston Area Urban League Raises Over $1 Million at 2024 Equal Opportunity Day Gala

Houston Area Urban League Raises Over $1 Million at 2024 Equal Opportunity Day Gala

Crime|Education|US

Things to know about the shooting at a Christian school in Wisconsin

Police in Madison, Wisconsin, believe multiple factors prompted a 15-year-old student to open fire at a private Christian school, but they declined to share those Tuesday

Things to know about the shooting at a Christian school in Wisconsin
Crime|Education|US

Baltimore launches new School-Based Violence Intervention Program

Baltimore launches new School-Based Violence Intervention Program

Crime|Education|US

Parents of 10-year-old boy sue school for wrongful death

Parents of 10-year-old boy sue school for wrongful death

Parents of 10-year-old boy sue school for wrongful death
Education|Election|Political|US

Kamala Harris tells students to 'stay in the fight' after the election

Vice President Kamala Harris is urging anyone disappointed over her loss in last month's election to “stay in the fight” as Donald Trump prepares to take office

Kamala Harris tells students to 'stay in the fight' after the election
Education|Political|US

Jill Biden says she has closed the book on teaching at Northern Virginia Community College

Jill Biden says she has closed the book on teaching at Northern Virginia Community College

Jill Biden says she has closed the book on teaching at Northern Virginia Community College
Crime|Education|US

911 call from second-grader leads police to Wisconsin school shooting

911 call from second-grader leads police to Wisconsin school shooting

Education|Lifestyle|Science

The winter solstice is almost here, the Northern Hemisphere's darkest day

The winter solstice is Saturday, bringing the shortest day and longest night of the year to the Northern Hemisphere

The winter solstice is almost here, the Northern Hemisphere's darkest day
Crime|Education|US

New Jersey community remembers beloved crossing guard who died protecting kids

New Jersey community remembers beloved crossing guard who died protecting kids

New Jersey community remembers beloved crossing guard who died protecting kids
Americas|Arts|Education|Lifestyle|US

'A light in the darkness': Theology historian explains background, popularity of Moravian Star

'A light in the darkness': Theology historian explains background, popularity of Moravian Star

'A light in the darkness': Theology historian explains background, popularity of Moravian Star
Education|Health|Science|US

Most US teens are abstaining from drinking, smoking and marijuana, survey says

Teen drug use hasn’t rebounded from its drop during the early years of the COVID-19 pandemic

Most US teens are abstaining from drinking, smoking and marijuana, survey says
Business|Education|Health|Science|Technology

Billion-dollar donation from Netflix's Reed Hastings leads 2024's list of biggest gifts

Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings and former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg made the largest contributions in 2024, and financial aid, especially for medical students, got most of the money

Billion-dollar donation from Netflix's Reed Hastings leads 2024's list of biggest gifts
Education|Lifestyle|US

Kids in protective custody receive gift cards for Christmas

Kids in protective custody receive gift cards for Christmas

Kids in protective custody receive gift cards for Christmas
Education|US

Parents angry after some MPS students sent erroneous high school acceptance letters

Parents angry after some MPS students sent erroneous high school acceptance letters

Business|Education

Colleges’ career success stats don’t tell the whole story about how their graduates are doing after they get their degree

Colleges point to certain statistics when they talk about where their graduates land. But what might they be leaving out? A career education specialist weighs in.

Colleges’ career success stats don’t tell the whole story about how their graduates are doing after they get their degree
Asia|Education|Environment|Health

India tightens curbs as air pollution turns 'severe'

India has tightened restrictions aimed at helping the public cope with pollution twice in 24 hours for New Delhi and its surrounding regions after a deterioration

India tightens curbs as air pollution turns 'severe'
Crime|Education|US

Teenage girl shoots dead fellow student and teacher at Wisconsin school

A 15-year-old girl opened fire in a Wisconsin school classroom on Monday, fatally shooting a fellow student and a teacher and wounding six other people before

Teenage girl shoots dead fellow student and teacher at Wisconsin school
Crime|Education|US

The Latest: Teacher and a student killed in a shooting at a private Christian school in Wisconsin

A student opened fire at a private Christian school Monday morning in Wisconsin, killing a teacher and another student in the final week before Christmas break

The Latest: Teacher and a student killed in a shooting at a private Christian school in Wisconsin
Crime|Education|US

Teacher and a teenage student killed in a shooting at a Christian school in Wisconsin

Police say a 15-year-old student killed a teacher and another teenager with a handgun at a Christian school in Wisconsin

Teacher and a teenage student killed in a shooting at a Christian school in Wisconsin
Celebrity|Education|Sports

Michael Vick talks to Sacramento State and Norfolk State about head coaching jobs

Michael Vick has talked to at least two schools about becoming a college head coach

Michael Vick talks to Sacramento State and Norfolk State about head coaching jobs
Asia|Education|Environment|Health

Indian capital tightens anti-pollution measures as air quality worsens

India directed schools to move to hybrid mode for some grades, asked government offices to stagger timings for staff and imposed restrictions on vehicles in Delhi and adjoining regions as

Indian capital tightens anti-pollution measures as air quality worsens
Crime|Education|Political|US

Minnesota, Wisconsin leaders respond after school shooting in Madison: "It has to stop"

Minnesota, Wisconsin leaders respond after school shooting in Madison: "It has to stop"

Business|Education|Science|Technology

When AI vies with Taylor Swift as the hot ticket in town

Deep in the cavernous convention center here, on math-filled posters or in spirited conversations, could be a breakthrough for

When AI vies with Taylor Swift as the hot ticket in town
Education|US

10 winners of the 'I Love My Librarian Award' are celebrated for their community work

At Wisconsin’s Mukwonago Community Library, director Abby Armour isn’t only committed to providing books and other media for local residents

Crime|Education|US

Community remembers beloved crossing guard who died protecting kids

Community remembers beloved crossing guard who died protecting kids

Community remembers beloved crossing guard who died protecting kids
Education|Health|Lifestyle

Use positive reinforcement instead of threats for your child’s misbehavior, experts say

Use positive reinforcement instead of threats for your child’s misbehavior, experts say

Use positive reinforcement instead of threats for your child’s misbehavior, experts say
Education|Health|Political|Technology

Insider Q&A: High hopes for Australia social media ban and channeling parental 'fury' over tech

Julie Scelfo started MAMA — Mothers Against Media Addiction — earlier this year to help parents fight back against the harms of social media on children

Insider Q&A: High hopes for Australia social media ban and channeling parental 'fury' over tech
Crime|Education|US

Teacher charged after bringing gun to elementary school in North Carolina, deputies say

Teacher charged after bringing gun to elementary school in North Carolina, deputies say

Education|Political|US

Maine officially has a new National Monument

Maine officially has a new National Monument

Education|Health|Science

Twins were the norm for our ancient primate ancestors − one baby at a time had evolutionary advantages

Twins are pretty rare, accounting for just 3% of births in the US these days. But new research shows that for primates 60 million years ago, giving birth to twins was the norm.

Twins were the norm for our ancient primate ancestors − one baby at a time had evolutionary advantages
Education|Food|Health|US

Mice infestation forces new food rules at schools

Mice infestation forces new food rules at schools

Arts|Education|Entertainment

Lorraine O’Grady, groundbreaking conceptual artist, dies aged 90

Lorraine O’Grady, groundbreaking conceptual artist, dies aged 90

Lorraine O’Grady, groundbreaking conceptual artist, dies aged 90
Business|Education|Technology|US

Schools are cutting bus service for children. Parents are turning to ride-hailing apps

Reliance on school buses has been waning for years as districts struggle to find drivers and more students attend schools far outside their neighborhoods

Schools are cutting bus service for children. Parents are turning to ride-hailing apps
Education|Science|Technology

How does the International Space Station orbit Earth without burning up?

The International Space Station is an engineering feat that has led to countless scientific discoveries. Like the thousands of satellites in orbit, it manages to stay up in the atmosphere.

How does the International Space Station orbit Earth without burning up?
Arts|Education|Health|Opinion|Science

How humanities classes benefit students in the workplace and combat loneliness

Despite pressure for students to choose STEM over the humanities, classes in literature, art and history can provide students with vital life skills and help combat the current epidemic of loneliness.

How humanities classes benefit students in the workplace and combat loneliness
Education|MidEast|Political|US

US private schools group apologizes after criticism of antisemitic remarks during conference

US private schools group apologizes after criticism of antisemitic remarks during conference

US private schools group apologizes after criticism of antisemitic remarks during conference
Education|MidEast|Political|World

Syrian Christians attend services, schools reopen a week after Assad's overthrow

Syrian Christians attended regular Sunday services for the first time since the dramatic overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad a

Syrian Christians attend services, schools reopen a week after Assad's overthrow
Crime|Education|MidEast|Political|US

University of Michigan DEI administrator fired over alleged antisemitic comments plans to take legal action, attorney says

University of Michigan DEI administrator fired over alleged antisemitic comments plans to take legal action, attorney says

University of Michigan DEI administrator fired over alleged antisemitic comments plans to take legal action, attorney says
Business|Economy|Education|Health|Political

Galloway: Rage over health care should be directed at lawmakers, not company CEOs

New York University professor Scott Galloway says the rage many Americans feel toward health care costs should be directed at lawmakers and not company CEOs.

Galloway: Rage over health care should be directed at lawmakers, not company CEOs
Education|Entertainment|Sports|US

Detroit-area library says Chicago man can keep overdue baseball book -- 50 years later

Fifty years later, a man who grew up in suburban Detroit tried to return a very overdue baseball book to his boyhood library

Detroit-area library says Chicago man can keep overdue baseball book -- 50 years later
Education|Environment|Science|Travel

Honu rehabbed and released

Honu rehabbed and released

Crime|Education|US

Police investigating assault case at middle school

Police investigating assault case at middle school

Crime|Education|US

A timeline from accusation to admission: Crystal Mangum says she lied about Duke rape, turning a 2006 scandal on its head

A timeline from accusation to admission: Crystal Mangum says she lied about Duke rape, turning a 2006 scandal on its head

A timeline from accusation to admission: Crystal Mangum says she lied about Duke rape, turning a 2006 scandal on its head
Education|Sports

Former NFL QB Carson Palmer is the new head coach at Santa Margarita High School, his alma mater

Longtime NFL quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Carson Palmer is the new head coach at Santa Margarita High School, his alma mater

Former NFL QB Carson Palmer is the new head coach at Santa Margarita High School, his alma mater
Education|Environment|Science

How to catch the Geminids, one of the strongest meteor showers of the year

The Geminids are among the few major meteor showers to come from asteroids

How to catch the Geminids, one of the strongest meteor showers of the year
Crime|Education|Opinion|Travel|World

From true crimes to terror: When is ‘dark tourism’ too dark?

From true crimes to terror: When is ‘dark tourism’ too dark?

From true crimes to terror: When is ‘dark tourism’ too dark?
Education|Environment|US

Students shelter in library as fire threatens Malibu

Students at Pepperdine University took shelter in the campus library as the Franklin Fire rapidly spread near Malibu, California. The fire is burning through five football fields a minute as of Tuesday morning, according to CALFire.

Students shelter in library as fire threatens Malibu
Education|Entertainment|Environment|US

Why Pepperdine University doesn’t evacuate students, even when flames are close to campus

Why Pepperdine University doesn’t evacuate students, even when flames are close to campus

Why Pepperdine University doesn’t evacuate students, even when flames are close to campus
Crime|Education|Lifestyle|Political|US

A nonprofit leader, a social worker: Here are the stories of the people on Biden's clemency list

Among the roughly 1,500 people whose sentences were commuted or who were pardoned by President Joe Biden are a nonprofit leader who supports at-risk youth, a social worker who fosters animals and a postdoctoral researcher One woman who received a pardon said she wanted people with drug addiction to know there is always hope

A nonprofit leader, a social worker: Here are the stories of the people on Biden's clemency list
Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

The air purifier you bought during the pandemic may still help you breathe better now

The air purifier you bought during the pandemic may still help you breathe better now

The air purifier you bought during the pandemic may still help you breathe better now
Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

'Signing Santa' brings Christmas magic to Deaf and hard-of-hearing community

'Signing Santa' brings Christmas magic to Deaf and hard-of-hearing community

'Signing Santa' brings Christmas magic to Deaf and hard-of-hearing community
Education|Food

Beyond the Classroom: How Jefferson Elementary students are fighting hunger after Hurricane Helene

Beyond the Classroom: How Jefferson Elementary students are fighting hunger after Hurricane Helene

Beyond the Classroom: How Jefferson Elementary students are fighting hunger after Hurricane Helene
Education|Lifestyle|US

'It means a lot to us': School custodian gets car after storm destroys vehicles

'It means a lot to us': School custodian gets car after storm destroys vehicles

'It means a lot to us': School custodian gets car after storm destroys vehicles
Education|Political|US

US secretary of education helps set national priorities in a system primarily funded and guided by local governments

If Republicans manage to achieve a long-standing goal by getting rid of the Department of Education, there wouldn’t be a secretary of education anymore.

US secretary of education helps set national priorities in a system primarily funded and guided by local governments
Arts|Celebrity|Education|Entertainment|Political

Nikki Giovanni, poet and literary celebrity, has died at 81

The poet, author, educator and public speaker Nikki Giovanni has died at 81

Nikki Giovanni, poet and literary celebrity, has died at 81
Africa|Education|Science|Technology

Sophia, a famous robot and global icon of AI, wins hearts at Zimbabwe's innovation fair

Sophia, a world-renowned robot, has been the center of attention at an Artificial Intelligence and Innovation fair in Zimbabwe this week

Sophia, a famous robot and global icon of AI, wins hearts at Zimbabwe's innovation fair
Education|Election|MidEast|Political|US

Trump has threatened the visas of international student protesters. A post-grad at risk shares his fears

Trump has threatened the visas of international student protesters. A post-grad at risk shares his fears

Trump has threatened  the visas of international student protesters. A post-grad at risk shares his fears
Education|US

New York City parents miffed over lack of special education services they're entitled to

New York City parents miffed over lack of special education services they're entitled to

Arts|Celebrity|Education|Entertainment

U2 drummer Larry Mullen Jr. has condition that makes counting bars ‘like climbing Everest’

U2 drummer Larry Mullen Jr. has condition that makes counting bars ‘like climbing Everest’

U2 drummer Larry Mullen Jr. has condition that makes counting bars ‘like climbing Everest’
Business|Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle

Shreveport reentry program helps parolees, probationers change their lives

Shreveport reentry program helps parolees, probationers change their lives

Shreveport reentry program helps parolees, probationers change their lives
Education|Environment|Science

Ferns’ ability to evolve ‘backward’ offers insights into the meandering path of evolution

Evolution is often depicted as a steady forward march from simple to complex forms. But new research shows that certain ferns can evolve ‘backward.’

Ferns’ ability to evolve ‘backward’ offers insights into the meandering path of evolution
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Opinion|US

Why Quincy Jones should be prominently featured in US music education − his absence reflects how racial segregation still shapes American classrooms

Composer Quincy Jones, who died in November 2024, was a titan of 20th-century American music. So why don’t music majors study his work?

Why Quincy Jones should be prominently featured in US music education − his absence reflects how racial segregation still shapes American classrooms
Business|Economy|Education|Europe|Political

Worker shortages raise doubts over Britain's plan to build for growth

An acute shortage of construction workers could undermine the foundations of British government plans to get 1.5 million homes built by 2029 in England

Worker shortages raise doubts over Britain's plan to build for growth
Crime|Education|MidEast|Political|US

UCLA police chief who was criticized over Gaza protest violence is out

The police chief for the University of California at Los Angeles, who was criticized for the handling of a violent mob attack in May on pro-Palestinian

UCLA police chief who was criticized over Gaza protest violence is out
Business|Education|Sports

Bill Belichick 'always wanted' to give college coaching a try. Now he will at North Carolina

New North Carolina football coach Bill Belichick said he had long been interested in coaching in the college ranks

Bill Belichick 'always wanted' to give college coaching a try. Now he will at North Carolina
Crime|Education|US

Pine City Public Schools to pay $65K to student who was racially harassed, officials say

Pine City Public Schools to pay $65K to student who was racially harassed, officials say

Education|Political|US

The burial site of the people Andrew Jackson enslaved was lost. The Hermitage says it is found

At least 26 enslaved people died on the Tennessee plantation of President Andrew Jackson before the end of the Civil War

The burial site of the people Andrew Jackson enslaved was lost. The Hermitage says it is found
US|Crime|Education|Political

LA County juvenile hall keeps operating, despite shutdown order

Despite an order by state regulators to close the facility, Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall was continuing to house youth detainees Thursday while Los Angeles County probation officials appealed for reconsideration of a closure order

LA County juvenile hall keeps operating, despite shutdown order
Arts|Education|Entertainment

In 'Nickel Boys,' striving for a new way to see

The story of RaMell Ross’ “Nickel Boys,” laced with the cruelties of the Jim Crow-era South, has commonalities with films made before

In 'Nickel Boys,' striving for a new way to see
Education|Political|US

Affirmative action opponents sue US Air Force Academy

The group that successfully persuaded the U.S.

Affirmative action opponents sue US Air Force Academy
Education|Sports

NFL world reacts with excitement, surprise, questions after Bill Belichick is hired to coach UNC

Bill Belichick is already the most decorated coach in NFL history

NFL world reacts with excitement, surprise, questions after Bill Belichick is hired to coach UNC
Economy|Education|Health|US

Fewer US grandparents are taking care of grandchildren, according to new data

Fewer grandparents were taking care of grandchildren, there was a decline in the number of preschoolers and more people were staying put in their homes in the first part of the 2020s compared with the last part of the 2010s

Fewer US grandparents are taking care of grandchildren, according to new data
Arts|Education|Entertainment|US

Santa, maybe? Why we have different names for who ‘hurries down the chimney’ on Christmas

You may call him Santa Claus, but the bearded guy in the red suit is a man known by many names. That doesn’t make him disreputable, just a reflection of changing American culture.

Santa, maybe? Why we have different names for who ‘hurries down the chimney’ on Christmas
Crime|Education|Political|US

Military service academies see drop in reported sexual assaults after alarming surge

New Pentagon data shows that reported sexual assaults at the U.S. military academies dropped in 2024 for the second year in a row

Military service academies see drop in reported sexual assaults after alarming surge
Education|Entertainment

Virginia middle schoolers put the Grinch on trial in hands-on learning experience

Virginia middle schoolers put the Grinch on trial in hands-on learning experience

Education|Environment|Science

Invasive tree beetle detected in Santa Cruz Mountains, raising wildfire concerns

Invasive tree beetle detected in Santa Cruz Mountains, raising wildfire concerns

Education|Technology

Deaf robotics team wins highest teamwork award at recent competition

Deaf robotics team wins highest teamwork award at recent competition

Education|Entertainment|Travel

Milwaukee County Zoo unveils renovated penguin exhibit with immersive window

Milwaukee County Zoo unveils renovated penguin exhibit with immersive window

Business|Education|Europe|Political|Sports|US|World

Will Tilman Fertitta Be the Next U.S. Ambassador to Italy?

Will Tilman Fertitta Be the Next U.S. Ambassador to Italy?

Arts|Education|Health|Opinion|Science

Infectious diseases killed Victorian children at alarming rates — their novels highlight the fragility of public health today

Between 40% and 50% of children didn’t live past 5 in the US during the 19th century. Popular authors like Charles Dickens documented the common but no less gutting grief of losing a child.

Infectious diseases killed Victorian children at alarming rates — their novels highlight the fragility of public health today
Education|Lifestyle|Political|US|World

Black denomination upholds stance against same-sex marriage. A gay pastor in its ranks seeks change

The African Methodist Episcopal Church, one of largest Black Protestant denominations in the world, has been wrestling with whether to change a policy that threatens to punish any of its clergy who recognize same-sex marriages

Black denomination upholds stance against same-sex marriage. A gay pastor in its ranks seeks change
Education|News|Opinion

Trump wants to shut down the Department of Education. Here’s what that could mean

Trump wants to shut down the Department of Education. Here’s what that could mean

Trump wants to shut down the Department of Education. Here’s what that could mean
Education

We interviewed 30 Black public school teachers in Philadelphia to understand why so many are leaving the profession

Experiences of racism affected Black teachers across the district but manifested in different ways depending on their school’s location.

We interviewed 30 Black public school teachers in Philadelphia to understand why so many are leaving the profession
Education

Santa Barbara's Chumash people blend ancient wisdom with modern innovation

The Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians cultivate native species and share their ancient medicinal properties.

Santa Barbara's Chumash people blend ancient wisdom with modern innovation
Crime|Education|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle|US

Judge declares mistrial after jury deadlocks over killing of gay University of Mississippi student

A judge has declared a mistrial in the killing of a University of Mississippi student who was prominent in the local LGBTQ+ community

Judge declares mistrial after jury deadlocks over killing of gay University of Mississippi student
Africa|Crime|Economy|Education|World

Takeaways from AP's report on child labor in Nigeria lithium mines

Growing demand for the lithium used in batteries for electric vehicles and energy storage has created a new frontier for mining in Nigeria

Crime|Education|US

Ex-West Virginia school system employee accused in scheme to steal $3.4 million

A former county school maintenance director in West Virginia is being charged in a scheme to steal about $3.4 million from a local board of education

Economy|Education|Political|US

Can ordinary citizens solve our toughest problems?

Research shows Americans are frustrated with what they perceive as aloofness and gridlock within civic institutions

Can ordinary citizens solve our toughest problems?
Crime|Education|Europe|Political|World

Serbia's Vucic promises to meet protesters' demands after train station disaster

Beset by weeks of protests by students over a deadly train station disaster last month, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic acted on Wednesday to defuse the unrest by pledging to

Serbia's Vucic promises to meet protesters' demands after train station disaster
Education|Health|Political

Senator Borris L. Miles: A Trailblazer Honored with NBCSL’s Legislator of the Year Award

Senator Borris L. Miles: A Trailblazer Honored with NBCSL’s Legislator of the Year Award

Education|Political|US

Justice Department’s storied Civil Rights Division will fight DEI under Trump

Justice Department’s storied Civil Rights Division will fight DEI under Trump

Justice Department’s storied Civil Rights Division will fight DEI under Trump
Education|Europe|Technology

UK spy agency releases annual Christmas card puzzle to uncover future codebreakers

Britain's spy agency is celebrating the festive season with a riddle wrapped in an enigma inside a mystery

UK spy agency releases annual Christmas card puzzle to uncover future codebreakers
Education|Opinion

Why being forced to precisely follow a curriculum harms teachers and students

Policymakers commonly suggest that teaching to ‘fidelity’ − following a plan word for word − is best for student learning. However, research suggests the opposite is true.

Why being forced to precisely follow a curriculum harms teachers and students
Arts|Education|Europe|World

‘Book detectives’ step up hunt for Jewish-owned works looted by the Nazis

‘Book detectives’ step up hunt for Jewish-owned works looted by the Nazis

‘Book detectives’ step up hunt for Jewish-owned works looted by the Nazis
Education|Environment|US

Celebrities and coastal residents flee from wind-driven wildfire in Malibu

Thousands of Southern California residents are under evacuation orders and warnings as firefighters battle a wind-driven wildfire in Malibu

Celebrities and coastal residents flee from wind-driven wildfire in Malibu
Economy|Education|Political|Sports|US

Athletes in $2.8 billion college lawsuit tell judge they want to create a players' association

The athletes whose lawsuit against the NCAA is primed to pave the way for schools to pay them directly also want a players’ association to represent them in the complex contract negotiations that have overtaken the industry

Athletes in $2.8 billion college lawsuit tell judge they want to create a players' association
Education|US

5-year-old left alone on school bus for 90 minutes, parents say

5-year-old left alone on school bus for 90 minutes, parents say

5-year-old left alone on school bus for 90 minutes, parents say
Education|Environment|US

When fire threatened a California university, the school says it knew what to do

In coastal Southern California, a university has extensive plans for students to shelter in place in case of a wildfire

When fire threatened a California university, the school says it knew what to do
Crime|Education|US

Alleged hanging incident involving second grader at school puts spotlight on bullying

Alleged hanging incident involving second grader at school puts spotlight on bullying

Crime|Education|US

Man on trial in Ole Miss student's death lied to investigators, police chief says

Police became convinced they were investigating a crime rather than a voluntarily missing person two weeks after a University of Mississippi student disappeared

Education|Health|US

18 students recovering from sickness during Mass at John Carroll High School in Harford County

18 students recovering from sickness during Mass at John Carroll High School in Harford County

18 students recovering from sickness during Mass at John Carroll High School in Harford County
Education|US

New Jersey launches new program to retain and recruit teachers

New Jersey launches new program to retain and recruit teachers

New Jersey launches new program to retain and recruit teachers
Education|Environment|Health|US

Asheville residents still testing for lead in water 1 month after boil notice lifted

Asheville residents still testing for lead in water 1 month after boil notice lifted

Asheville residents still testing for lead in water 1 month after boil notice lifted
Crime|Education|Health|US

Community supports kindergarteners injured in Butte County school shooting with fundraisers

Community supports kindergarteners injured in Butte County school shooting with fundraisers

Crime|Education|US

Milby High School student hit and killed by train, HISD confirms

Milby High School student hit and killed by train, HISD confirms

Arts|Education|Entertainment|Science

Research biologist based in Berlin receives $10,000 prize given to unpublished Black poets

A biologist’s debut poetry collection that weaves science with a condemnation of slavery and colonialism has received a $10,000 literary award

Crime|Education|Environment|Health|US

12-year-old boy dead after falling through ice in New York. 11-year-old left in critical condition after trying to save him

12-year-old boy dead after falling through ice in New York. 11-year-old left in critical condition after trying to save him

Education|MidEast|Political|World

UN urges Taliban to embrace human rights obligations for Afghanistan’s protection and prosperity

The U.N. mission in Afghanistan wants the country's Taliban rulers to embrace global human rights obligations for the protection and prosperity of future generations

Arts|Celebrity|Education|Entertainment|US

Acclaimed poet and activist Nikki Giovanni dies at 81

Acclaimed poet and activist Nikki Giovanni dies at 81

Acclaimed poet and activist Nikki Giovanni dies at 81
Arts|Business|Education|Entertainment|US

Hundreds of bookstore staffers receive holiday bonuses from author James Patterson

Staffers at Thank You Books in Birmingham, Alabama, San Francisco’s City Lights Books and The Nook in Cedar Falls, Iowa, are among 600 booksellers receiving $500 holiday bonuses from James Patterson

Hundreds of bookstore staffers receive holiday bonuses from author James Patterson
Education|Science|Technology|US

Pearl Young, the first woman to work in a technical role at NASA, overcame barriers and ‘raised hell’ − her legacy continues today

Many of her male colleagues believed Pearl Young had an attitude problem based on her efforts to advocate for herself and her team.

Pearl Young, the first woman to work in a technical role at NASA, overcame barriers and ‘raised hell’ − her legacy continues today
Arts|Education|Political|Science|Technology|US

Polarization, brain rot and brat – the 2024 words of the year point to the power, perils and ephemeral nature of digital life

The winners offer a window into the spirit of the times.

Polarization, brain rot and brat – the 2024 words of the year point to the power, perils and ephemeral nature of digital life
Business|Education|Election|Political|US

DOJ v. DEI: Trump's Justice Department likely to target diversity programs

President-elect Donald Trump is set to challenge policies aimed at boosting diversity at companies and universities when he takes office next month, throwing

DOJ v. DEI: Trump's Justice Department likely to target diversity programs
Africa|Americas|Arts|Education|Technology

From HCC to Stanford: Avey Etaghene’s Bold Journey to Empower the World Through AI

From HCC to Stanford: Avey Etaghene’s Bold Journey to Empower the World Through AI

Business|Education

Children’s Museum Houston Receives $2.5M Grant for Character Development Initiative

Children’s Museum Houston Receives $2.5M Grant for Character Development Initiative

Crime|Education|Political|Technology|US

What we know about suspect in killing of UnitedHealth executive

An X-ray image appears to show screws and plates inserted in a lower back. Social media commentary praises the Unabomber and criticizes the use of smartphones by children.

What we know about suspect in killing of UnitedHealth executive
Education|Political|US

New Jersey becomes latest state to prohibit bans on books in school, public libraries

New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy has signed a law to prohibit book bans in the state and enshrine protections against civil and criminal charges for librarians who comply with the law

New Jersey becomes latest state to prohibit bans on books in school, public libraries
Education|Lifestyle|US

Man volunteers at local children's center to honor his late wife

Man volunteers at local children's center to honor his late wife

Man volunteers at local children's center to honor his late wife
Business|Celebrity|Education|Sports|Technology

Kansas City teens transform vintage car with Travis Kelce’s support

Kansas City teens transform vintage car with Travis Kelce’s support

Kansas City teens transform vintage car with Travis Kelce’s support
Education|Lifestyle|Sports

'It's really wholesome': Marquette student-athletes spread holiday cheer with kids shopping spree

'It's really wholesome': Marquette student-athletes spread holiday cheer with kids shopping spree

'It's really wholesome': Marquette student-athletes spread holiday cheer with kids shopping spree
Arts|Celebrity|Education|Entertainment|Technology

George Lucas Fast Facts

George Lucas Fast Facts

Education|Health|Technology

How a new training mannequin teaches empathy for fire and EMS students

How a new training mannequin teaches empathy for fire and EMS students

How a new training mannequin teaches empathy for fire and EMS students
Education|Political|US

US Supreme Court rejects school gender-identity policy challenge

The U.S.

US Supreme Court rejects school gender-identity policy challenge
Education|Political|US

Supreme Court declines to review Boston case and ‘race neutral’ efforts to diversify public schools

Supreme Court declines to review Boston case and ‘race neutral’ efforts to diversify public schools

Supreme Court declines to review Boston case and ‘race neutral’ efforts to diversify public schools
Education|Political|US

Supreme Court turns away Wisconsin parents who say schools are hiding transgender support plans as Alito dissents

Supreme Court turns away Wisconsin parents who say schools are hiding transgender support plans as Alito dissents

Supreme Court turns away Wisconsin parents who say schools are hiding transgender support plans as Alito dissents
Business|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Political|US

Judge pauses lawsuit alleging Trump’s Education secretary pick enabled sexual abuse of children decades ago

Judge pauses lawsuit alleging Trump’s Education secretary pick enabled sexual abuse of children decades ago

Judge pauses lawsuit alleging Trump’s Education secretary pick enabled sexual abuse of children decades ago
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Political|US

The jobs most vulnerable under the next Trump administration

The jobs most vulnerable under the next Trump administration

The jobs most vulnerable under the next Trump administration
Education|Political|US

Supreme Court rejects appeal from Boston parents over race bias in elite high school admissions

The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from Boston parents who claimed a temporary admissions policy for the city’s elite high schools discriminated against white students and those of Asian descent

Supreme Court rejects appeal from Boston parents over race bias in elite high school admissions
Education|Political|US

US Supreme Court rejects Boston case over race in school admissions

The U.S.

US Supreme Court rejects Boston case over race in school admissions
Education|Food

Disabled students denied service at Charles Co. restaurant; Cracker Barrel wants to ‘make things right’

Disabled students denied service at Charles Co. restaurant; Cracker Barrel wants to ‘make things right’

Education|Political|US

Supreme Court rejects Wisconsin parents' challenge to school guidance for transgender students

The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from Wisconsin parents who wanted to challenge a school district’s guidance for supporting transgender students

Supreme Court rejects Wisconsin parents' challenge to school guidance for transgender students
Business|Economy|Education|Lifestyle|Technology

How to combat toxic bosses: Social media and flexible work can save careers, new research shows

If you have a toxic boss – and who hasn’t? – you can find solace online, or at home.

How to combat toxic bosses: Social media and flexible work can save careers, new research shows
Crime|Education|US

Hate crime charges dropped for most of the Salisbury University students who allegedly beat a man they lured to an apartment

Hate crime charges dropped for most of the Salisbury University students who allegedly beat a man they lured to an apartment

Hate crime charges dropped for most of the Salisbury University students who allegedly beat a man they lured to an apartment
Education|Environment|Political|US

Biden adds to the nation's list of national monuments during his term. There's an appetite for more

It was 1906 when U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt designated the first national monument — Devils Tower in Wyoming

Biden adds to the nation's list of national monuments during his term. There's an appetite for more
Education|Lifestyle|Sports|US

Outdoor Latino Minnesota is teaching skiing to a whole new community

Outdoor Latino Minnesota is teaching skiing to a whole new community

Education|Health|Lifestyle

Parents are up against the ‘mother lode’ of holiday stress. Here’s how to make it easier

Parents are up against the ‘mother lode’ of holiday stress. Here’s how to make it easier

Arts|Education|Europe|World

Notre-Dame reopens in Paris 5 years after fire – its reconstruction preserves the past and illuminates France’s modern ambitions

For the French, the 850-year-old Gothic cathedral has been both a source of inspiration and a symbol of the nation’s glorious past.

Notre-Dame reopens in Paris 5 years after fire – its reconstruction preserves the past and illuminates France’s modern ambitions
Education|Lifestyle|Sports

Boxer helping aspiring young athletes with nonprofit gym

Boxer helping aspiring young athletes with nonprofit gym

Boxer helping aspiring young athletes with nonprofit gym
Crime|Education|US

California town prays for recovery of 2 kindergartners in critical condition after gunman opened fire at Christian school

California town prays for recovery of 2 kindergartners in critical condition after gunman opened fire at Christian school

California town prays for recovery of 2 kindergartners in critical condition after gunman opened fire at Christian school
Arts|Asia|Celebrity|Education|Europe|World

Nobel Literature Prize winner Han Kang talks about how writing connects her to readers

South Korean author Han Kang, this year’s winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature, has spoken passionately about the process of writing and her evolution as a writer — all the way back to when she was 8 years old

Nobel Literature Prize winner Han Kang talks about how writing connects her to readers
Arts|Asia|Education|Travel|World

The mysterious, mathematical origins of the world’s most unusually shaped national flag

The mysterious, mathematical origins of the world’s most unusually shaped national flag

The mysterious, mathematical origins of the world’s most unusually shaped national flag
Crime|Education|US

Man on trial in the killing of an Ole Miss student gave conflicting information, police say

The man on trial in the killing of University of Mississippi student Jimmie “Jay” Lee gave conflicting information to police about how well he and Lee knew each other

Man on trial in the killing of an Ole Miss student gave conflicting information, police say
Education|Sports

Blind sportscaster calls Delaware Blue Coats games: "I love everything about sports"

Blind sportscaster calls Delaware Blue Coats games: "I love everything about sports"

Blind sportscaster calls Delaware Blue Coats games: "I love everything about sports"
Crime|Education|US

Student with special needs charged in alleged teacher assault; family disputes claims

Student with special needs charged in alleged teacher assault; family disputes claims

Education|Political|US

Judge upholds use of race in Naval Academy admissions, saying a diverse military is stronger

A federal judge has upheld the consideration of race in admissions at the U.S. Naval Academy, ruling that military cohesion and other national security factors mean the officer training school should not be subjected to the same standards as civilian universities

Judge upholds use of race in Naval Academy admissions, saying a diverse military is stronger
Business|Education|Political|US

US judge says Southwest must face bias claims over free flights for Hispanic students

A U.S. judge on Friday said Southwest Airlines must face a lawsuit by a prominent affirmative action opponent claiming a now-defunct program that awarded free flights to

US judge says Southwest must face bias claims over free flights for Hispanic students
Arts|Business|Education|Technology|US

Online library drops its legal battle to provide free e-books without publishers' permission

A prolonged and closely watched copyright case involving an online library’s unauthorized offering of free e-books has ended after the Internet Archive decided not to fight an appeal’s court’s ruling against it

Education|Technology|US

Snowplow simulators help ADOT drivers keep roads clear of snow

Snowplow simulators help ADOT drivers keep roads clear of snow

Snowplow simulators help ADOT drivers keep roads clear of snow
Education|Political|US

US judge upholds Naval Academy's race-conscious admissions policies

A federal judge on Friday ruled that the U.S. Naval Academy may continue to consider race when evaluating candidates to attend the elite military school, even after the U.S.

US judge upholds Naval Academy's race-conscious admissions policies
Business|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Sacramento hospitality businesses trained in saving lives

Sacramento hospitality businesses trained in saving lives

Sacramento hospitality businesses trained in saving lives
Education|Europe|Political

Serbian students block classes to protest roof collapse deaths

Serbian university students blocked entry to some classes at dozens of state-run faculties across the country on Friday and boycotted others, demanding the prosecution of those

Serbian students block classes to protest roof collapse deaths
Education

Horses are healers

Two powerful lessons learned from horses

Horses are healers
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Science

Love it or hate it, nonliteral ‘literally’ is here to stay: Here’s why English will survive

Language changes because of how it finds itself most gainfully employed by speakers through time. So it’s OK to say “The movie literally blew my mind” and not mean it … literally.

Love it or hate it, nonliteral ‘literally’ is here to stay: Here’s why English will survive
Crime|Education|US

Gunman who shot 2 kindergartners at a California school wrote about attack targeting children

A gunman who critically wounded two kindergartners at a tiny religious school in Northern California was mentally ill and believed by targeting children he was carrying out “counter-measures” in response to America’s involvement in Middle East violence

Gunman who shot 2 kindergartners at a California school wrote about attack targeting children
Education|Entertainment|Science|US

New York museum unveils 'Apex' - an almost complete Stegosaurus

The American Museum of Natural History revealed the identity of its latest resident on Thursday - "Apex," one of the most complete specimens ever

New York museum unveils 'Apex' - an almost complete Stegosaurus
Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|US

11-year-old boy's weekly newspaper brings neighborhood together

11-year-old boy's weekly newspaper brings neighborhood together

11-year-old boy's weekly newspaper brings neighborhood together
Crime|Education|US

6th-grade student helped comfort younger students while gunman was on campus

6th-grade student helped comfort younger students while gunman was on campus

6th-grade student helped comfort younger students while gunman was on campus
Education|Health|Science|Technology|US

NASA's stuck astronauts hit 6 months in space. Just 2 more to go

NASA's two stuck astronauts have hit the six-month mark in space

NASA's stuck astronauts hit 6 months in space. Just 2 more to go
Education|Lifestyle

5 ways that college campuses benefit from diversity, equity and inclusion programs

Diversity programs benefit schools and students in multiple ways, research shows.

Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Sports|US

Mississippi player sues coach Lane Kiffin, school for lack of support during mental health crisis

A Mississippi football player is suing coach Lane Kiffin and the school for racial and sexual discrimination and negligence after he says he was kicked off the team during a mental health crisis

Mississippi player sues coach Lane Kiffin, school for lack of support during mental health crisis
Business|Education|News

West Virginia University approves final academic program and faculty cuts as it addresses a $45 million budget shortfall

West Virginia University approves final academic program and faculty cuts as it addresses a $45 million budget shortfall

Education|News

West Virginia University makes wide-ranging cuts to academic programs and faculty

West Virginia University has given final approval to wide-ranging cuts in academic programs and faculty positions

West Virginia University makes wide-ranging cuts to academic programs and faculty
Asia|Education|Lifestyle|World

Thousands of South Korean teachers are rallying for new laws to protect them from abusive parents

Thousands of South Korean school teachers are calling for tighter legal protections from bullying by parents, a rising problem in a country known for its brutally competitive school environments

Thousands of South Korean teachers are rallying for new laws to protect them from abusive parents
Crime|Education|News|US

Alabama high school band director stunned, arrested after refusing to end performance, police say

An Alabama high school band director was shocked with a stun gun and arrested after Birmingham police said he wouldn’t tell his band to stop playing

Crime|Education|Sports

Michigan State tells football coach Mel Tucker it will fire him for misconduct with rape survivor

Michigan State athletic director Alan Haller has informed suspended football coach Mel Tucker he is being fired for cause without compensation for his conduct with activist and rape survivor Brenda Tracy

Michigan State tells football coach Mel Tucker it will fire him for misconduct with rape survivor
Crime|Education|Sports

Michigan State tells suspended football coach Mel Tucker it plans to fire him for misconduct involving rape survivor

Michigan State tells suspended football coach Mel Tucker it plans to fire him for misconduct involving rape survivor

Education|Science

Rising number of 'predatory' academic journals undermines research and public trust in scholarship

In some cases, it can be difficult for academics to know which journals are not credible – but other times, people feel pressure to publish in these publications.

Education|News|Opinion|US

Temple University says acting president JoAnne A. Epps has died after collapsing on stage

Temple University says acting president JoAnne A. Epps has died after collapsing on stage

Education|Lifestyle|News|US

A Batman researcher said 'gay' in a talk to schoolkids. When asked to censor himself, he quit

An author's clash with a Georgia school district over a brief mention of homosexuality in a presentation highlights the reach of conservatives' push for what what they call parents' rights

A Batman researcher said 'gay' in a talk to schoolkids. When asked to censor himself, he quit
Education|News|Opinion

The family of a Black student sues Texas' governor and attorney general over ongoing suspension for his hairstyle

The family of a Black student sues Texas' governor and attorney general over ongoing suspension for his hairstyle

Education|Entertainment|Science|US

Apex the $45M stegosaurus is on display in New York. Here's what scientists hope to learn about it

The most expensive dinosaur fossil ever discovered will be on view in New York starting this weekend

Apex the $45M stegosaurus is on display in New York. Here's what scientists hope to learn about it
Economy|Education|News|US

California Gov. Newsom signs law raising taxes on gun and ammunition sales to pay for school safety, violence prevention

California Gov. Newsom signs law raising taxes on gun and ammunition sales to pay for school safety, violence prevention

Crime|Education|News|Sports|US

Michigan State fires football coach Mel Tucker, in part for having phone sex with activist and rape survivor

Michigan State fires football coach Mel Tucker, in part for having phone sex with activist and rape survivor

Crime|Education|US

Gunman wounds two kindergartners at California school, then kills self

A gunman shot and wounded two children aged 5 and 6 at a California school on Wednesday before shooting himself dead in what investigators said appeared to be an attack

Education|Sports|US

MAC commissioner calls for NCAA to crack down on ‘behavioral trainwreck’ in college sports after flag-planting brawls

MAC commissioner calls for NCAA to crack down on ‘behavioral trainwreck’ in college sports after flag-planting brawls

MAC commissioner calls for NCAA to crack down on ‘behavioral trainwreck’ in college sports after flag-planting brawls
Education|Health|Lifestyle

Here’s what child development experts think about the ‘beige mom’ trend

Here’s what child development experts think about the ‘beige mom’ trend

Here’s what child development experts think about the ‘beige mom’ trend
Crime|Education|US

Police will not ticket Wisconsin students for using cellphones in class

Police will not ticket Wisconsin students for using cellphones in class

Police will not ticket Wisconsin students for using cellphones in class
Economy|Education|Political

A 3-year bachelor's degree? Education secretary says Massachusetts is exploring college gamechanger.

A 3-year bachelor's degree? Education secretary says Massachusetts is exploring college gamechanger.

Business|Economy|Education|Health|Political

UK leader Starmer vows to take on 'alliance of naysayers' as he outlines plan for change

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has vowed to take on the “alliance of naysayers” and the bureaucratic “nonsense” that have hampered construction projects in the U.K. Starmer outlined a series of new pledges that he will hope will change the narrative on his five-month-old government following a slide in its approval ratings

UK leader Starmer vows to take on 'alliance of naysayers' as he outlines plan for change
Crime|Economy|Education|Health|Political

Starmer pledges measurable 'milestones' to rebuild Britain after rocky start

Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged on Thursday to deliver on his priorities to rebuild Britain by offering voters targets for improved

Starmer pledges measurable 'milestones' to rebuild Britain after rocky start
Business|Celebrity|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

These are the most mispronounced words of 2024

These are the most mispronounced words of 2024

These are the most mispronounced words of 2024
Crime|Education|US

Florida teacher found naked in elementary school classroom over holiday break, police say

Florida teacher found naked in elementary school classroom over holiday break, police say

Crime|Education|US

2 kindergarteners in "extremely critical condition" after California school shooting, sheriff says

2 kindergarteners in "extremely critical condition" after California school shooting, sheriff says

2 kindergarteners in "extremely critical condition" after California school shooting, sheriff says
Australia|Crime|Education|Health|Political

Young people involved in one-fifth of Australian terrorism cases, intelligence chief says

One in five priority counter-terrorism cases investigated by Australia involved youth, the country's spy chief said on Friday, as the "Five Eyes" intelligence

Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Election|Environment|Health|Political

The six milestones Starmer says will define success of UK government

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday announced six priorities intended to convince dissatisfied voters he was addressing their concerns after his

The six milestones Starmer says will define success of UK government
Education|Political|US

White and Black activists worked strategically in parallel in Detroit 50 years ago, fighting for civil rights

As Detroit civil rights leaders in the 1960s deliberated how to harness white support for the movement, they struck upon an innovation that would strengthen the fight for civil rights across the US.

White and Black activists worked strategically in parallel in Detroit 50 years ago, fighting for civil rights
Arts|Celebrity|Education|Election|Entertainment|Environment|Political|Sports|US

The Associated Press’ top photos of 2024 from the US

In 2024, U.S. photographers captured glimpses of humanity, ranging from a deeply divisive presidential election, to hurricanes and fires that ravaged communities, to campus protests over the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza

The Associated Press’ top photos of 2024 from the US
Economy|Education|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine's teenage boys fear a dark dilemma: Fight or run

A month before turning 18, Kyiv native Roman Biletskyi left his family and boarded a train westwards to escape Ukraine and any prospect of fighting in its

Ukraine's teenage boys fear a dark dilemma: Fight or run
Crime|Education|US

2 kindergarteners wounded and gunman dead after shooting at California religious school

Sheriff’s officials say two children have been wounded in a shooting at a tiny religious school in Northern California and the gunman is dead

2 kindergarteners wounded and gunman dead after shooting at California religious school
Education|MidEast|News|Opinion|World

What do universities owe their big donors? Less than you might think, explain 2 nonprofit law experts

Threats from disappointed donors over the language used during campus protests about the Israel-Hamas conflict have become angrier and more public than in the past.

What do universities owe their big donors? Less than you might think, explain 2 nonprofit law experts
Education

Why does Claudine Gay still work at Harvard after being forced to resign as its president? She's got tenure

Barring evidence of moral turpitude or excessive absenteeism, former administrators are very hard to force out.

Why does Claudine Gay still work at Harvard after being forced to resign as its president? She's got tenure
Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Giant cyborg cockroaches could be the search and rescue workers of the future

Giant cyborg cockroaches could be the search and rescue workers of the future

Giant cyborg cockroaches could be the search and rescue workers of the future
Education|Health|Science

College applications rose in states that legalized recreational marijuana

New research shows colleges attract interest from higher-caliber students when the schools’ home states allow their citizens to get high.

College applications rose in states that legalized recreational marijuana
Business|Education|Sports

Michigan flipped QB Bryce Underwood with some help from Oracle founder Larry Ellison and Tom Brady

Bryce Underwood was relieved to make his commitment to Michigan official with his signature as signing day in college football kicked off on Wednesday

Michigan flipped QB Bryce Underwood with some help from Oracle founder Larry Ellison and Tom Brady
Sports|Education|Health

Training without helmet helps football players decrease head impacts, researcher says

Training without helmet helps football players decrease head impacts, researcher says

Training without helmet helps football players decrease head impacts, researcher says
Education|Political|US

Austin endorses women in combat jobs and exhorts West Point cadets to defend the Constitution

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is forcefully endorsing having women in combat roles and emphasizing the military’s obligation to defend the U.S. Constitution

Austin endorses women in combat jobs and exhorts West Point cadets to defend the Constitution
Arts|Education|Food

'Empty Bowls' for hunger relief: An 'intersection of service... social justice... art practice'

'Empty Bowls' for hunger relief: An 'intersection of service... social justice... art practice'

'Empty Bowls' for hunger relief: An 'intersection of service... social justice... art practice'
Education|Science

92-year-old Chico biologist donates lifetime butterfly collection to University of Florida

92-year-old Chico biologist donates lifetime butterfly collection to University of Florida

92-year-old Chico biologist donates lifetime butterfly collection to University of Florida
Business|Education

Chesterfield dad says son won counterfeit prizes in school fundraising contest: 'He couldn't believe it'

Chesterfield dad says son won counterfeit prizes in school fundraising contest: 'He couldn't believe it'

Chesterfield dad says son won counterfeit prizes in school fundraising contest: 'He couldn't believe it'
Australia|Education|Health|Political|Technology|World

Australia is banning social media for people under 16. Could this work elsewhere — or even there?

It is an ambitious social experiment of our moment in history

Australia is banning social media for people under 16. Could this work elsewhere — or even there?
Education|Health|Political|US

Supreme Court seems likely to uphold Tennessee's ban on medical treatments for transgender minors

Hearing a high-profile culture-war clash, the Supreme Court on Wednesday seemed likely to uphold Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors

Supreme Court seems likely to uphold Tennessee's ban on medical treatments for transgender minors
Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|US

Florida man wins Florida Lottery scratch-off game $1 million prize

Florida man wins Florida Lottery scratch-off game $1 million prize

Education|Health|MidEast|US|World

Palestinian teen injured by Israeli missile strike now being treated at Shriners in Sacramento

Palestinian teen injured by Israeli missile strike now being treated at Shriners in Sacramento

Palestinian teen injured by Israeli missile strike now being treated at Shriners in Sacramento
Arts|Education|Entertainment|US

From Bach to Beyonce, why a church orchestra aims to lift up young musicians of color

The Black pastor of a multiethnic congregation in Anaheim, California, has started a string orchestra for young musicians of color

From Bach to Beyonce, why a church orchestra aims to lift up young musicians of color
Crime|Education

A woman was found dead on the University of Georgia campus after she failed to return from a run

Authorities say a woman found dead on the University of Georgia campus was a student at a nearby nursing school

A woman was found dead on the University of Georgia campus after she failed to return from a run
Asia|Education|Europe|Health|MidEast|Political|World

EU condemns reported Taliban move to suspend medical education for women and girls

The European Union has condemned the Taliban for violating human rights and women’s access to education after media reports that the Taliban’s leader has ordered private and public institutions to stop providing medical courses for women and girls in Afghanistan

EU condemns reported Taliban move to suspend medical education for women and girls
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Political

US think tanks' policy 'grand bargain' offered as bargaining falls from favor

In another era, agreement among analysts from leading left, center, and right-leaning think tanks over a sweeping plan to address major fiscal and social

US think tanks' policy 'grand bargain' offered as bargaining falls from favor
Education|MidEast|Political|World

Kurdish pupils denied language lessons in Turkey amid wider curbs, families say

A Turkish government proposal to end a decades-long conflict with Kurdish militants has put Kurdish rights back in the spotlight, at a time when Kurdish leaders

Kurdish pupils denied language lessons in Turkey amid wider curbs, families say
Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Van-Dogs? Vandals and Bulldogs come together to create unique March Madness marriage with bands

For this weekend, the University of Idaho marching band is calling itself the “Van-Dogs Marching Band.”

Van-Dogs? Vandals and Bulldogs come together to create unique March Madness marriage with bands
Africa|Education|News

Nearly 300 abducted schoolchildren in northwest Nigeria freed after two weeks

A state official in northwest Nigeria says nearly 300 schoolchildren abducted from their school in have been released more than two weeks after the children were seized from their school

Nearly 300 abducted schoolchildren in northwest Nigeria freed after two weeks
Education|News|Sports

Stanford hires Washington State's Kyle Smith to take over men's basketball program

Stanford has hired Kyle Smith away from Washington State to take over its struggling men’s basketball program

Stanford hires Washington State's Kyle Smith to take over men's basketball program
Crime|Education|News|US

Colorado university hires 2 former U.S. attorneys to review shooting, recommend any changes

The Colorado university where a student is charged with killing his suitemate and another person in a dorm room last month has hired two former U.S. attorneys to review of what led to the shooting and whether any campus policies and procedures can be improved

Colorado university hires 2 former U.S. attorneys to review shooting, recommend any changes
Education|News|Opinion|Political|US

High school teacher and students sue over Arkansas' ban on critical race theory

A high school teacher and two students are suing Arkansas over the state's ban on critical race theory in public schools

High school teacher and students sue over Arkansas' ban on critical race theory
Crime|Education|US

A year after deadly Nashville shooting, Christian school relies on faith -- and adopted dogs

Nearly a year after a shooting at a Christian elementary school in Nashville that left three adults and three children dead, students and their families have formed tight bonds out of their shared grief

A year after deadly Nashville shooting, Christian school relies on faith -- and adopted dogs
Education|Science

3 ways to use the solar eclipse to brighten your child’s knowledge of science

If you have young kids, the solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, represents a rare opportunity to teach them about science.

3 ways to use the solar eclipse to brighten your child’s knowledge of science
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Sports

New concussion guidelines could get athletes back to exercise, school earlier

American athletic trainers are getting behind guidelines that could allow students who sustain a concussion to return to class and physical activity sooner

Education|News|Opinion|Political|US

Missouri attorney general is accused of racial bias for pinning a student fight on diversity program

Days after Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey blamed an after-school fight on a school district’s diversity programming, a lawyer for the majority Black district in suburban St. Louis says the state’s chief attorney is showing racial bias

Missouri attorney general is accused of racial bias for pinning a student fight on diversity program
Education|Lifestyle|World

Book of kids' drawings reflect regular violence shaping their lives in a Rio de Janeiro favela

Dozens of kids and teenagers from Rio de Janeiro’s Mare neighborhood gathered for the launch of a book in which they show, with their own words and pictures, how violence in their poor, bayside community weighs on their young lives

Book of kids' drawings reflect regular violence shaping their lives in a Rio de Janeiro favela
Education|Opinion|Political|US

Should college essays touch on race? Some feel the affirmative action ruling leaves them no choice

When the Supreme Court ended affirmative action, it left the college essay as one of few places where race can play a role in admissions decisions

Should college essays touch on race? Some feel the affirmative action ruling leaves them no choice
Crime|Education|News|US

Activists forming human chain in Nashville on Covenant school shooting anniversary

Tennessee advocates for gun safety are forming a 3-mile human chain in Nashville on the anniversary of last year's deadly Covenant School shooting

Activists forming human chain in Nashville on Covenant school shooting anniversary
Africa|Crime|Education|News|World

Nigerian parents finally get a chance to see their children who spent more than 2 weeks in captivity

Parents of more than 130 Nigerian schoolchildren who were rescued after more than two weeks in captivity say they saw them and that they couldn't hold back tears of joy during the reunion

Nigerian parents finally get a chance to see their children who spent more than 2 weeks in captivity
Education|Health|US

West Virginia Gov. Justice breaks with GOP Legislature to veto bill rolling back school vaccine rule

West Virginia Republican Gov. Jim Justice broke with the GOP-majority Legislature to veto a bill that would have loosened one of the country’s strictest school vaccination policies

West Virginia Gov. Justice breaks with GOP Legislature to veto bill rolling back school vaccine rule
Education|Science

Schools in the path of April's total solar eclipse prepare for a natural teaching moment

The total solar eclipse expected on April 8 already is inspiring school lessons in science, literacy and culture

Schools in the path of April's total solar eclipse prepare for a natural teaching moment
Business|Education|Lifestyle|Technology

4 Canadian school boards sue Snapchat, TikTok and Meta for disrupting students' education

Four of the largest school boards in the Canadian province of Ontario have launched lawsuits against TikTok, Meta and SnapChat alleging the social media platforms are disrupting student learning

4 Canadian school boards sue Snapchat, TikTok and Meta for disrupting students' education
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Failure of Francis Scott Key Bridge provides future engineers a chance to learn how to better protect the public

A bridge engineering expert discusses the costs and limitations of building structures to withstand extreme events – and what it takes to prepare the next generation of civil engineers.

Failure of Francis Scott Key Bridge provides future engineers a chance to learn how to better protect the public
Economy|Education|Finance|News|US

Republican states file lawsuit challenging Biden's student loan repayment plan

A group of Republican-led states is suing the Biden administration to block a new student loan repayment plan that provides a faster path to cancellation and lower monthly payments for millions of borrowers

Republican states file lawsuit challenging Biden's student loan repayment plan
Business|Education|News|US

For-profit school accused of preying on Black students reaches $28.5 million settlement

A for-profit college accused of targeting women and Black students with false advertising about how long it would take to complete a degree, then extracting millions of dollars in extra tuition payments, agreed to a $28.5 million settlement announced on Thursday

Education|Health|Sports

Massachusetts joins with NCAA, sports teams to tackle gambling among young people

Top Massachusetts officials joined with NCAA President and former Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker on Thursday to announce a new initiative aimed at tackling the public health harms associated with sports gambling among young people

Massachusetts joins with NCAA, sports teams to tackle gambling among young people
Education|Lifestyle|News|Opinion|Technology|US

Georgia joins states seeking parental permission before children join social media

Georgia could join other states in requiring children younger than 16 to have their parents’ explicit permission to create social media accounts

Georgia joins states seeking parental permission before children join social media
Education|Health

Many travel nurses opt for temporary assignments because of the autonomy and opportunities − not just the big boost in pay

A new study found that temporary assignments in new places reignited nurses’ passion to help others and helped them rediscover the meaningfulness of their work.

Many travel nurses opt for temporary assignments because of the autonomy and opportunities − not just the big boost in pay
Arts|Education

Doris Kearn Goodwin and Laurie Anderson to receive medals from American Academy of Arts and Letters

Doris Kearns Goodwin, Laurie Anderson and the president of the Harlem School of the Arts, James C

Doris Kearn Goodwin and Laurie Anderson to receive medals from American Academy of Arts and Letters
Education|News

Some state lawmakers want school chaplains as part of a 'rescue mission' for public education

Lawmakers in more than a dozen states have proposed legislation to allow spiritual chaplains in public schools

Some state lawmakers want school chaplains as part of a 'rescue mission' for public education
Education|News|Opinion|US

First they tried protests of anti-gay bills. Then students put on a play at Louisiana’s Capitol

A group of students from a New Orleans high school staged a play they developed on the steps of Louisiana's Capitol to protest a series of anti-LGBTQ+ legislative proposals

First they tried protests of anti-gay bills. Then students put on a play at Louisiana’s Capitol
Asia|Education|Health|News

South Korea's Yoon vows not to back down in the face of doctors' strike over medical school plan

South Korea’s president has vowed not to back down in the face of vehement protests by doctors seeking to derail his plan to drastically increase medical school admissions

South Korea's Yoon vows not to back down in the face of doctors' strike over medical school plan
Education|Opinion

How going back to the SAT could set back college student diversity

A few Ivy League schools say the tests enable them to find students of promise from low-income families. But not all sociologists agree.

How going back to the SAT could set back college student diversity
Crime|Education|Sports|US

LSU settles case involving sexual assault, domestic violence allegations against football players

LSU and 10 former students who sued the school over alleged mishandling of sexual assault and domestic violence complaints against football players and others at Louisiana’s flagship state university have settled the case

LSU settles case involving sexual assault, domestic violence allegations against football players
Education|News|US

College newspaper sweeps up 2 tiny publications in a volley against growing news deserts

Student journalists across the United States have done their bit to cover small town news for years, but a college paper in Iowa is taking a bigger swing at it

College newspaper sweeps up 2 tiny publications in a volley against growing news deserts
Education|News|US

Oklahoma court considers whether to allow the US' first publicly funded Catholic school

Oklahoma's attorney general is urging the state's highest court to stop the creation of what would be the nation's first publicly funded religious charter school

Oklahoma court considers whether to allow the US' first publicly funded Catholic school
Education|News|US

National Teacher of the Year helps diverse students and their families thrive in rural Tennessee

A 2nd grade teacher in rural Tennessee has been chosen as the 2024 National Teacher of the Year

National Teacher of the Year helps diverse students and their families thrive in rural Tennessee
Education|News|US

Jill Biden says the nation's top teachers will be recognized at their own White House state dinner

Jill Biden says that when the nation's top teachers visit the White House this year, they'll be recognized at their own state dinner

Jill Biden says the nation's top teachers will be recognized at their own White House state dinner
Education|Sports

Southern Jaguars are pride of HBCU baseball after its upset of defending national champion LSU

In a sport committed to increasing its number of Black players, Southern University’s upset of LSU this week was a victory for all HBCU baseball programs

Southern Jaguars are pride of HBCU baseball after its upset of defending national champion LSU
Education|Health|News|Opinion|US

As Roe v. Wade fell, teenage girls formed a mock government in 'Girls State'

In the summer of 2022, days before the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, some 500 high school girls gathered in Missouri for a weeklong mock government camp in which they elected their own governor and seated an all-female Supreme Court that would rule on their own bodies

As Roe v. Wade fell, teenage girls formed a mock government in 'Girls State'
Education|Health

Bringing dental care to kids in schools is helping take care of teeth neglected in the pandemic

There's a renewed push to meet kids where they are when it comes to seeing a dentist

Bringing dental care to kids in schools is helping take care of teeth neglected in the pandemic
Education|News|Sports|US

Nebraska lawmakers to debate a bill on transgender students' access to bathrooms and sports teams

A Nebraska bill to limit transgender students’ access to bathrooms and sports teams has advanced out of committee with just days to go until the end of the session

Nebraska lawmakers to debate a bill on transgender students' access to bathrooms and sports teams
Economy|Education|News|US

President Joe Biden will unveil his new plan to give student loan relief to many new borrowers

President Joe Biden will announce a significant new plan next week to cancel federal student loan debt for new categories of borrowers

President Joe Biden will unveil his new plan to give student loan relief to many new borrowers
Education|News|Opinion|Sports

College athletes still are not allowed to be paid by universities − here’s why

College athletes have made substantial progress in being able to get paid for the use of their name, image and likeness − except in one realm.

College athletes still are not allowed to be paid by universities − here’s why
Economy|Education|News|US

An appeals court blocks a debt relief plan for students who say they were misled by colleges

A federal appeals court says a Biden administration plan to provide student debt relief for people who say they were victims of misleading information by trade schools or colleges is “almost certainly unlawful.”

An appeals court blocks a debt relief plan for students who say they were misled by colleges
Education|News|Sports

Josh Schertz leaves for Saint Louis after leading Indiana State to 32-win season and NIT title game

Josh Schertz has been hired as coach at Saint Louis after leading Indiana State to the Missouri Valley regular-season title and the NIT championship game

Josh Schertz leaves for Saint Louis after leading Indiana State to 32-win season and NIT title game
Business|Economy|Education|News|US

Biden will talk about student debt relief in Wisconsin after primary voting delivered warning signs

President Joe Biden is traveling to Wisconsin to announce details of a new plan to help millions of people with their student loan debt

Biden will talk about student debt relief in Wisconsin after primary voting delivered warning signs
Education|News|Sports

Kentucky coach John Calipari talking with Arkansas about open job, according to multiple outlets

Longtime Kentucky coach John Calipari was in negotiations to potentially leave and take the men’s basketball coaching job at Arkansas, multiple outlets reported late Sunday

Kentucky coach John Calipari talking with Arkansas about open job, according to multiple outlets
Arts|Education|News|Opinion|Uncategorized

Maia Kobabe's 'Gender Queer' tops list of most criticized library books for third straight year

Maia Kobabe’s graphic memoir “Gender Queer” continues its troubled run as the country’s most controversial book, topping the American Library Association’s “challenged books” list for a third straight year

Maia Kobabe's 'Gender Queer' tops list of most criticized library books for third straight year
Crime|Education|Sports|US

UConn takes precautions to prevent a repeat of the vandalism that followed the 2023 title game

Precautions are in place at the University of Connecticut designed to prevent a repeat of the violence and vandalism that marred the celebrations of the school’s 2023 NCAA men’s basketball championship

UConn takes precautions to prevent a repeat of the vandalism that followed the 2023 title game
Education|Lifestyle|News|Sports

NAIA approves transgender policy limiting women's sports to athletes whose biological sex is female

The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics has announced a policy that allows only athletes whose biological sex is female to participate in women's sports

NAIA approves transgender policy limiting women's sports to athletes whose biological sex is female
Education|News|Sports

The NCAA women's tourney had everything: stars, upsets, an undefeated champion. It's just the start

The NCAA women's basketball tournament is having a moment

The NCAA women's tourney had everything: stars, upsets, an undefeated champion. It's just the start
Business|Education|Finance|News|Opinion|US

What to know about Biden's latest attempt at student loan cancellation

President Joe Biden is taking another shot at student loan cancellation, hoping to deliver on a key campaign promise that he has so far failed to deliver

What to know about Biden's latest attempt at student loan cancellation
Education|News|Opinion

Librarians fear new penalties, even prison, as activists challenge books

Across the country, book bans and attempted bans have soared to the highest levels in decades

Librarians fear new penalties, even prison, as activists challenge books
Education|News|Sports

John Calipari departs Kentucky after 15 years, saying the program 'needs to hear another voice'

John Calipari says he is stepping down as Kentucky's men’s basketball coach after 15 years

John Calipari departs Kentucky after 15 years, saying the program 'needs to hear another voice'
Crime|Education|US

Former assistant principal charged with child neglect in case of 6-year-old boy who shot teacher

A former assistant principal at a Virginia elementary school has been indicted on eight felony counts of child neglect in the case of a 6-year-old boy who shot and wounded his first-grade teacher in Newport News, Virginia, last year

Former assistant principal charged with child neglect in case of 6-year-old boy who shot teacher
Education|Health|Lifestyle|News|Opinion|Technology|US

Two tribal nations sue social media companies over Native youth suicides

Two tribal nations are accusing social media companies of contributing to high rates of suicides that disproportionately affect Native American youth

Two tribal nations sue social media companies over Native youth suicides
Economy|Education|News|US

More Republican states sue to block Biden’s student loan repayment plan

Another group of Republican-led states is suing to block the Biden administration’s new student loan repayment plan, which offers a faster path to cancellation and has been used to forgive loans for more than 150,000 borrowers

More Republican states sue to block Biden’s student loan repayment plan
Crime|Education|Health|US

A mother releases video of her autistic son being hit by an aide on a school bus to raise awareness

The mother of an autistic boy shown being hit and punched by a school bus aide released a copy of bus surveillance video

A mother releases video of her autistic son being hit by an aide on a school bus to raise awareness
Education|News|Sports

Tara VanDerveer retires as Stanford women's hoops coach after setting NCAA wins record this year

Tara VanDerveer, the winningest basketball coach in NCAA history, has announced her retirement after 38 seasons leading the Stanford women’s team and 45 overall

Tara VanDerveer retires as Stanford women's hoops coach after setting NCAA wins record this year
Education|Health|Opinion

A major UK report says trans children are being let down by toxic debate and lack of evidence

A report from a senior doctor in England says children who question their gender identity are being let down by lack of evidence and a toxic political debate

A major UK report says trans children are being let down by toxic debate and lack of evidence
Business|Education|News|US

Vermont's Goddard College to close after years of declining enrollment and financial struggles

Vermont's Goddard College is closing at the end of the semester after years of declining enrollment and financial struggles

Vermont's Goddard College to close after years of declining enrollment and financial struggles
Economy|Education|Health|News|US

Iowa puts $1 million toward summer meal sites, still faces criticism for rejecting federal funds

Iowa is directing nearly a million dollars in grant funding to expand summer meal sites for low-income kids

Iowa puts $1 million toward summer meal sites, still faces criticism for rejecting federal funds
Crime|Education|News|US

Assistant principal ignored warnings that 6-year-old boy had gun before he shot teacher, report says

A grand jury report says a former assistant principal at a Virginia elementary school ignored warnings that a 6-year-old had a gun in the hours before he shot his teacher

Assistant principal ignored warnings that 6-year-old boy had gun before he shot teacher, report says
Economy|Education|News|World

I spent a decade helping Afghan girls make educational progress − and now the Taliban are using these 3 reasons to keep them out of school

If the ban on girls’ education in Afghanistan persists, consequences could include higher rates of abuse, the spread of extremism and billions of dollars in economic loss.

I spent a decade helping Afghan girls make educational progress − and now the Taliban are using these 3 reasons to keep them out of school
Education

Harvard again requiring standardized test scores for those seeking admission

Harvard University announced Thursday that it is reinstituting standardized tests as a requirement for admission beginning with the class of 2029, joining other colleges that are again mandating tests for those hoping to enter the schools

Harvard again requiring standardized test scores for those seeking admission
Crime|Education|News|US

A criminal probe continues into staff at a Virginia school where a 6-year-old shot a teacher

Prosecutors in Virginia say that a criminal investigation into staff members at a school where a 6-year-old shot his teacher will continue

A criminal probe continues into staff at a Virginia school where a 6-year-old shot a teacher
Education|News|US

Biden administration announces another round of loan cancellation under new repayment plan

The Biden administration is canceling student loans for another 206,000 borrowers as part of a new repayment plan that offers a faster route to forgiveness

Biden administration announces another round of loan cancellation under new repayment plan
Celebrity|Education|News

USC remains silent on O.J. Simpson's death, underscoring complicated connections to football star

When O.J. Simpson's death from prostate cancer was announced, the University of Southern California made no public acknowledgement of it

USC remains silent on O.J. Simpson's death, underscoring complicated connections to football star
Crime|Education|News|US

Most US teachers worry about school shootings, survey finds

A solid majority of U.S. teachers go to work each day anxious that a shooting will unfold at their school, a trend that has paralleled the rising number of such incidents across the U.S.,

Most US teachers worry about school shootings, survey finds
Economy|Education|US

Far fewer young Americans now want to study in China, something both countries are trying to fix

The imbalance in the U.S.-China relationship extends beyond trade to the world of higher education

Far fewer young Americans now want to study in China, something both countries are trying to fix
Business|Economy|Education|News|US

Texas' diversity, equity and inclusion ban has led to more than 100 job cuts at state universities

Texas' ban on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in higher education has resulted in more than 100 job cuts at University of Texas campuses across the state

Texas' diversity, equity and inclusion ban has led to more than 100 job cuts at state universities
Education|News|Political|US

Some fear University of Michigan proposed policy on protests could quell free speech efforts

A University of Michigan proposal aimed at deterring disruptions on its Ann Arbor campus after anti-Israel protesters interrupted an honors convocation is sparking backlash from free speech advocates

Some fear University of Michigan proposed policy on protests could quell free speech efforts
Education|Election|News|US

Utah school board member who questioned a student's gender loses party nomination for reelection

A conservative Utah State Board of Education member who faced calls to resign after lawmakers said she bullied a student on social media has lost her nomination for reelection

Crime|Education|Sports|US

Former Kentucky swimmers sue ex-coaches, AD Mitch Barnhart, alleging 'sexually hostile environment'

Two former Kentucky swim team members have sued the school, former coach Lars Jorgensen and athletic director Mitch Barnhart, alleging sexual assaults including rape by the former coach and claiming the school “purposefully” disregarded multiple credible reports of inappropriate sexual relationships

Former Kentucky swimmers sue ex-coaches, AD Mitch Barnhart, alleging 'sexually hostile environment'
Education|Opinion

4 reasons the practice of canceling weakens higher education

Cancel culture leads to educational detriments that can harm democracy.

4 reasons the practice of canceling weakens higher education
Education|Technology

5 questions schools and universities should ask before they purchase AI tech products

The education technology sector constantly offers new products to solve old problems. Will anything be different this time?

5 questions schools and universities should ask before they purchase AI tech products
Education|Lifestyle|Sports

Caitlin Clark's young dream of playing in the WNBA is set to become reality

In elementary school, Caitlin Clark wrote down her dreams and goals that included playing in the WNBA one day

Caitlin Clark's young dream of playing in the WNBA is set to become reality
Africa|Arts|Economy|Education|Political|World

Senegalese artisans in the spotlight as they exhibit for the first time at a prestigious art event

For the artistic and cultural elites of the West African nation of Senegal, the monthlong Dakar Biennale of Contemporary African Arts is a celebratory moment

Senegalese artisans in the spotlight as they exhibit for the first time at a prestigious art event
Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

A 9-year-old boy's dream of a pet octopus is a sensation as thousands follow Terrance's story online

Nine-year-old Cal Clifford had always wanted a pet octopus

A 9-year-old boy's dream of a pet octopus is a sensation as thousands follow Terrance's story online
Education|Sports|US

US Olympic committee strikes sponsorship deal to help athletes get degrees after they retire

American Olympic athletes have a new place to turn to lock down college degrees and other skills for life after sports thanks to a partnership U.S. Olympic leaders unveiled with the Denver-based education company Guild

US Olympic committee strikes sponsorship deal to help athletes get degrees after they retire
Education|Election|US

Biden's latest plan for student loan cancellation moves forward as a proposed regulation

President Joe Biden’s latest plan for student loan cancellation is moving forward as a proposed regulation, offering him a fresh chance to deliver on a campaign promise and energize young voters ahead of the November election

Biden's latest plan for student loan cancellation moves forward as a proposed regulation
Education|Lifestyle|News|Sports|US

Federal appeals court overturns West Virginia transgender sports ban

A federal appeals court has overturned a West Virginia transgender sports ban, finding that the law violates Title IX, the federal civil rights law that prohibits sex-based discrimination in schools

Federal appeals court overturns West Virginia transgender sports ban
Education|News|US|World

Citing safety, USC cancels speech by valedictorian who has publicly supported Palestinians

The University of Southern California has canceled a commencement speech by its 2024 valedictorian, a Muslim student who has expressed support for Palestinians, citing substantial security risks for the event that draws 65,000 people to campus

Citing safety, USC cancels speech by valedictorian who has publicly supported Palestinians
Education|Sports

Caitlin Clark fever is spreading. Indiana is all-in on the excitement.

She's cemented her place as a college basketball legend

Caitlin Clark fever is spreading. Indiana is all-in on the excitement.
Education|News

Columbia University president to testify in Congress on college conflicts over Israel-Hamas war

Four months after a contentious congressional hearing led to the resignations of two Ivy League presidents, Columbia University’s president is set to appear before the same committee over questions of antisemitism and the school’s response to escalating conflicts on campus

Columbia University president to testify in Congress on college conflicts over Israel-Hamas war
Asia|Education|World

China calls on universities to provide 'love education'

China is urging colleges and universities to provide "love education" to emphasise positive views on marriage, love, fertility and family, in a bid to boost the country's

China calls on universities to provide 'love education'
Education|News|US

Columbia University president takes heat at congressional antisemitism hearing

A U.S. congressional committee on Wednesday accused Columbia University's president of failing to protect Jewish students on campus, echoing accusations leveled against

Columbia University president takes heat at congressional antisemitism hearing
Education|News|Sports

NCAA fast tracks rule change to make multi-time transfers immediately eligible, matching court order

NCAA athletes will be immediately eligible to play no matter how many times they transfer — as long as they meet academic requirements

NCAA fast tracks rule change to make multi-time transfers immediately eligible, matching court order
Education|News

North Carolina university committee swiftly passes policy change that could cut diversity staff

Diversity, equity and inclusion staff members' jobs in North Carolina's public university system could be at risk

North Carolina university committee swiftly passes policy change that could cut diversity staff
Crime|Education|News|US

Tennessee judge wants more information on copyright before ruling on school shooter's writings

A Tennessee judge is weighing whether to allow the release of a Nashville school shooter's writings after a two-day hearing concluded Wednesday

Tennessee judge wants more information on copyright before ruling on school shooter's writings
Crime|Education|US

25 years after Columbine, trauma shadows survivors of the school shooting

A quarter of a century after the Columbine High School shooting, the trauma from the attack has remained with survivors

25 years after Columbine, trauma shadows survivors of the school shooting
Crime|Education|News|US

A Georgia beach aims to disrupt Black students' spring bash after big crowds brought chaos in 2023

Thousands of Black college students expected this weekend for an annual spring bash at Georgia's largest public beach shouldn't expect a warm welcome

A Georgia beach aims to disrupt Black students' spring bash after big crowds brought chaos in 2023
Education

Graduation rates for low-income students lag while their student loan debt soars

Nearly half of all students who enroll in college never finish. Are colleges and universities to blame?

Graduation rates for low-income students lag while their student loan debt soars
Education|Opinion|Uncategorized|US

Columbia president holds her own under congressional grilling over campus antisemitism that felled the leaders of Harvard and Penn

A rhetoric scholar says Columbia University President Nemat Shafik fared much better than her predecessors at a hearing about how her school was handling antisemitism on campus.

Columbia president holds her own under congressional grilling over campus antisemitism that felled the leaders of Harvard and Penn
Crime|Education|News|Political

Police arrest protesters at Columbia University who had set up pro-Palestinian encampment

New York police have arrested numerous protesters at Columbia University who had set up a pro-Palestinian encampment

Police arrest protesters at Columbia University who had set up pro-Palestinian encampment
Education|News|Sports

Virginia law allows the state’s colleges and universities to directly pay athletes through NIL deals

Virginia’s governor has signed a law that allows state colleges and universities to directly pay athletes through name, image and likeness endorsement deals

Virginia law allows the state’s colleges and universities to directly pay athletes through NIL deals
Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Pennsylvania school district cancel's actor's speech over concerns of activism, 'lifestyle'

A Pennsylvania school district has canceled an upcoming appearance by actor and children’s book author Maulik Pancholy

Pennsylvania school district cancel's actor's speech over concerns of activism, 'lifestyle'
Education|News|Sports

Unfair labor complaint filed against Notre Dame over athletes

An unfair labor complaint has been filed against the University of Notre Dame for classifying college athletes as “student-athletes.”

Crime|Education|News|US

12 students and teacher killed at Columbine to be remembered at 25th anniversary vigil

The 12 students and one teacher killed in the Columbine High School shooting will be remembered in a vigil on the eve of the 25th anniversary of the tragedy

12 students and teacher killed at Columbine to be remembered at 25th anniversary vigil
Education|Lifestyle|News|Opinion|US

Biden’s new Title IX rules protect LGBTQ+ students, but transgender sports rule still on hold

The rights of LGBTQ+ students will be protected by federal law and victims of campus sexual assault will gain new safeguards under new rules from the Biden administration

Biden’s new Title IX rules protect LGBTQ+ students, but transgender sports rule still on hold
Africa|Education|News|Sports

A Nigerian chess champion is trying to break the world record for the longest chess marathon

A Nigerian chess champion and child education advocate is attempting to achieve a Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon

A Nigerian chess champion is trying to break the world record for the longest chess marathon
Education|Science|Technology

Are tomorrow’s engineers ready to face AI’s ethical challenges?

Ethics is often neglected in engineering education, two researchers write, despite mounting questions about how to responsibly design artificial intelligence programs.

Are tomorrow’s engineers ready to face AI’s ethical challenges?
Education|Lifestyle

Pennsylvania board's cancellation of gay actor's school visit ill-advised, education leaders say

The superintendent and several other top officials of a Pennsylvania school district say their school board's cancellation of a gay actor's visit to a middle school was premature and ill-advised

Pennsylvania board's cancellation of gay actor's school visit ill-advised, education leaders say
Education|Lifestyle|News|US

California court to weigh in on fight over transgender ballot measure proposal language

A California court will hear arguments Friday in a lawsuit alleging the state attorney general misled the public in a title and summary he released for a proposed ballot measure that would require school staff to notify parents if their child asks to change gender identification at schools

California court to weigh in on fight over transgender ballot measure proposal language
Education|News|Sports|Technology

Sign of the times: NCAA approves coach-to-player helmet communication for 2024 football season

Following a sign-stealing scandal that rocked college football and hung over Michigan’s championship run in 2023, the NCAA’s oversight committee approved the use of coach-to-player helmet communications in games for the 2024 season

Education|Health|US

Kansas has a new anti-DEI law, but the governor has vetoed bills on abortion and even police dogs

The Democratic governor in Kansas has vetoed proposed tax breaks for anti-abortion counseling centers while allowing restrictions on college diversity initiatives to become law without her signature

Kansas has a new anti-DEI law, but the governor has vetoed bills on abortion and even police dogs
Education|News|US

USC cancels graduation keynote by filmmaker amid controversy over decision to drop student's speech

The University of Southern California is further shaking up its commencement plans

USC cancels graduation keynote by filmmaker amid controversy over decision to drop student's speech
Education|US

USC scraps outside speakers at commencement after canceling Muslim student's speech

The University of Southern California announced there will be no outside speakers and honorees at this year's main commencement ceremony after canceling its valedictorian

USC scraps outside speakers at commencement after canceling Muslim student's speech
Economy|Education|Lifestyle|Opinion

California is rolling out free preschool. That hasn't solved challenges around child care

Investments in public preschool have helped many parents through a child care crisis, in which quality options for early learners are often scarce and unaffordable

California is rolling out free preschool. That hasn't solved challenges around child care
Crime|Education|News|US

Woman, 18, dies after being shot at Delaware State University; campus closed

Authorities say an 18-year-old woman died after she was shot on the campus of Delaware State University

Woman, 18, dies after being shot at Delaware State University; campus closed
Education|News|Opinion

Are race-based scholarships on their way out?

Legal rulings throw fate of special scholarships for ethnic minorities into doubt.

Are race-based scholarships on their way out?
Education|MidEast|News|Political|US|World

Pro-Palestinian protesters arrested at Yale, NYU; Columbia cancels in-person classes

Police arrested dozens of people at pro-Palestinian demonstrations at Yale University in Connecticut and New York University in Manhattan on

Pro-Palestinian protesters arrested at Yale, NYU; Columbia cancels in-person classes
Crime|Education|News|World

Columbia cancels classes and police arrest Yale protesters as tensions over Middle East war grow

Columbia University has canceled in-person classes and police have arrested dozens of students at Yale University as tensions on college campuses across the country continues to grow over the war in the Middle East

Columbia cancels classes and police arrest Yale protesters as tensions over Middle East war grow
Economy|Education|US

America’s child care crisis is holding back moms without college degrees

The high costs and limited availability of quality child care are holding back American moms without college degrees

America’s child care crisis is holding back moms without college degrees
Education|News|US

New federal rule bars transgender school bathroom bans, but it likely isn't the final word

A new federal rule seeks to clarify that a law against sex discrimination at schools includes gender identity, too

New federal rule bars transgender school bathroom bans, but it likely isn't the final word
Education|News|US|World

Columbia switches to hybrid learning amid protests over Israel's war in Gaza

Columbia University’s main campus will switch to hybrid learning for the rest of the semester amid protests over Israel’s war with Hamas that have roiled colleges across the U.S. University officials announced the move late Monday after more than 100 pro-Palestinian demonstrators who had camped out on Columbia’s New York City campus were arrested last week

Columbia switches to hybrid learning amid protests over Israel's war in Gaza
Education|Opinion

Teacher lawsuits over forced grade inflation won’t fix unfair grading – here’s what could

Not all teachers comply when asked to adjust student grades. An education scholar takes a look at what happens when they don’t.

Teacher lawsuits over forced grade inflation won’t fix unfair grading – here’s what could
Education|Science|Technology

The world's largest 3D printer is at a university in Maine. It just unveiled an even bigger one

The university that boasts the world’s largest 3D printer developed one even bigger

The world's largest 3D printer is at a university in Maine. It just unveiled an even bigger one
Business|Education|News|US|World

Biden will speak at Morehouse commencement, an election-year spotlight in front of Black voters

President Joe Biden will be the commencement speaker for Georgia's Morehouse College next month

Biden will speak at Morehouse commencement, an election-year spotlight in front of Black voters
Education|MidEast|News|US|World

Gaza protests grow at US colleges, thousands demonstrate in Brooklyn

Protests against Israel filled streets in Brooklyn and escalated at universities across the United States, some of which included Jewish Passover

Gaza protests grow at US colleges, thousands demonstrate in Brooklyn
Education|News|US

Tennessee lawmakers pass bill to allow armed teachers, a year after deadly Nashville shooting

Tennessee Republican lawmakers have passed a bill that would let some teachers and staff carry concealed handguns on public school grounds

Tennessee lawmakers pass bill to allow armed teachers, a year after deadly Nashville shooting
Americas|Economy|Education

With public universities under threat, massive protests against austerity shake Argentina

A worsening budget crisis at Argentina's public universities is sending thousands of protestors into the streets as libertarian President Javier Milei pushes ahead with radical austerity measures

With public universities under threat, massive protests against austerity shake Argentina
Education|Opinion

A conservative quest to limit diversity programs gains momentum in states

An effort to limit diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives is gaining momentum in state capitals and college campuses

A conservative quest to limit diversity programs gains momentum in states
Education|MidEast|News|Opinion|US

Pro-Palestinian student protests target colleges' financial ties with Israel

Students at a growing number of U.S. colleges are gathering in pro-Palestinian encampments with a unified demand to end investments supporting Israel’s war in Gaza

Pro-Palestinian student protests target colleges' financial ties with Israel
Education|Food|Health|News|US

USDA updates rules for school meals that limit added sugars for the first time

U.S. agriculture officials announced new nutrition standards for school meals that will limit added sugars for the first time

USDA updates rules for school meals that limit added sugars for the first time
Education|Health|News|US

Biden administration toughens school nutrition standards

The Biden administration on Wednesday announced new rules limiting the sugar and sodium content of meals served to millions of children at U.S. public schools.

Biden administration toughens school nutrition standards
Education|US

US House Speaker Johnson heckled and booed at Columbia, center of Gaza protests

Columbia University students heckled U.S.

US House Speaker Johnson heckled and booed at Columbia, center of Gaza protests
Education|News|Technology|US

Ancestry website to catalogue names of Japanese Americans incarcerated during World War II

The names of thousands of people held in Japanese American incarceration camps during World War II will be digitized and made available for free on Ancestry

Ancestry website to catalogue names of Japanese Americans incarcerated during World War II
Education|News|Sports

Reggie Bush reinstated as 2005 Heisman Trophy winner. Changes in NCAA rules led to the decision

Reggie Bush has been reinstated as the 2005 Heisman Trophy winner more than a decade after Southern California returned the award following an NCAA investigation that found he received what were impermissible benefits during his time with the Trojans

Reggie Bush reinstated as 2005 Heisman Trophy winner. Changes in NCAA rules led to the decision
Arts|Education

John Lithgow takes on the role of the new kid in school for a PBS special celebrating arts education

Besides being an accomplished actor, John Lithgow is a Harvard graduate who was a Fulbright Scholar at the London School of the Arts

John Lithgow takes on the role of the new kid in school for a PBS special celebrating arts education
Education|News|US|World

Israel's Netanyahu says 'more has to be done' to stop pro-Palestinian protests on US campuses

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday "more has to be done" to stop pro-Palestinian protests that have spread across U.S. campuses in recent weeks.

Israel's Netanyahu says 'more has to be done' to stop pro-Palestinian protests on US campuses
Crime|Education|US

Chinese student gets US prison term for threatening pro-democracy activist

A Chinese music student was sentenced on Wednesday to nine months in a U.S. prison for harassing an activist who posted fliers at the Berklee College of Music in

Chinese student gets US prison term for threatening pro-democracy activist
Education|News|US

Tennessee lawmakers join movement allowing some teachers to take guns into schools

Some public school teachers could gain new powers to bring concealed guns into Tennessee schools

Tennessee lawmakers join movement allowing some teachers to take guns into schools
Education|News|Sports|US

West Virginia says it will appeal ruling that allowed transgender teen athlete to compete

West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey says the state will ask the U.S. Supreme Court to weigh in on an appeals court ruling that allowed a transgender athlete to compete on her middle school teams

West Virginia says it will appeal ruling that allowed transgender teen athlete to compete
Education|News|US

Pro-Palestinian US high school students accuse school of censoring speech

Some U.S. students at Washington, D.C.'s Jackson-Reed High School filed a lawsuit on Wednesday alleging the public high school's administrators censored them

Pro-Palestinian US high school students accuse school of censoring speech
Education|News|Opinion

Columbia's president, no stranger to complex challenges, walks tightrope on student protests

Columbia University President Minouche Shafik's leadership is under fire

Columbia's president, no stranger to complex challenges, walks tightrope on student protests
Education|MidEast|News|World

A look at the protests of the war in Gaza that have emerged at US colleges

Student protests over the Israel-Hamas war have popped up at many college campuses after the arrest of demonstrators at Columbia University

A look at the protests of the war in Gaza that have emerged at US colleges
Crime|Education|MidEast|News|US|World

Colleges nationwide turn to police to quell pro-Palestine protests as commencement ceremonies near

With graduations looming, student protesters continue to doubled down on their discontent of the Israel-Hamas war on campuses across the country as universities, including ones in California and Texas, have become quick to call in the police to end the demonstrations and make arrests

Colleges nationwide turn to police to quell pro-Palestine protests as commencement ceremonies near
Americas|Education|Health|News

Venezuela broke its HPV vaccine promises, and there's barely any sex ed. Experts say it's a problem

Venezuela’s government has repeatedly broken its promise to provide vaccines against HPV for free, and many public-school teachers ignore the requirement to teach sex ed

Venezuela broke its HPV vaccine promises, and there's barely any sex ed. Experts say it's a problem
Asia|Australia|Education|Sports|Travel

NFL to open academy in Australia to identify and develop young prospects

The NFL will expand its international search for talent by opening an academy in rugby-mad Australia to develop promising teenagers in the Asia-Pacific region into college and pro prospects

NFL to open academy in Australia to identify and develop young prospects
Business|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Celebrities routinely drop in on this Florida university’s hospitality course

A Miami nightclub owner and restaurateur has been adding star power to his class on entrepreneurship and hospitality.

Celebrities routinely drop in on this Florida university’s hospitality course
Education|MidEast|News|Videos|World

Wave of pro-Palestinian protests on campus meets forceful response

Renewed clashes between police and students opposed to Israel's war in Gaza broke out on Thursday, raising questions about forceful methods

Wave of pro-Palestinian protests on campus meets forceful response
Education|News|Political|World

Carefully planned and heavily improvised: inside a Columbia protest that spurred a national movement

Israel-Hamas war demonstrations that began at Columbia University last week have spawned a nationwide movement

Carefully planned and heavily improvised: inside a Columbia protest that spurred a national movement
Education|Opinion

Opening statements are the most important part of a trial – as lawyers in Trump’s hush money case know well

What I teach Harvard Law School students about the importance of opening arguments and how a majority of jurors make up their minds about a case after hearing them.

Opening statements are the most important part of a trial – as lawyers in Trump’s hush money case know well
Economy|Education|Health|Technology

For millions of Americans, high-speed internet is unavailable or unaffordable − a telecommunications expert explains how to bring broadband to the places that need it the most

Affordable access to high-speed internet brings educational opportunities, economic development and better access to health professionals.

For millions of Americans, high-speed internet is unavailable or unaffordable − a telecommunications expert explains how to bring broadband to the places that need it the most
Crime|Education|Sports|Technology

Athletic director used AI to frame principal with racist remarks in fake audio clip, police say

Authorities in Maryland say a high school athletic director used artificial intelligence to impersonate a principal on an audio recording

Athletic director used AI to frame principal with racist remarks in fake audio clip, police say
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Gay actor's speech back on at Pennsylvania school after cancellation over his 'lifestyle'

A Pennsylvania school district has reversed the cancellation of an appearance by actor and children’s book author Maulik Pancholy

Gay actor's speech back on at Pennsylvania school after cancellation over his 'lifestyle'
Education|News

USC cancels main commencement, citing safety measures

The University of Southern California (USC) said on Thursday it has called off its main-stage graduation ceremony this year, one week after canceling the valedictorian speech by a Muslim

USC cancels main commencement, citing safety measures
Education|MidEast|News|US

Columbia University faces federal complaint after arresting anti-war protesters

A pro-Palestinian U.S. group filed a federal civil rights complaint against Columbia University following last week's mass arrest of anti-war protesters after

Columbia University faces federal complaint after arresting anti-war protesters
Education|News|US

Alabama lawmakers advance bill that could lead to prosecution of librarians

Alabama lawmakers advanced legislation that could see librarians prosecuted for providing “harmful” materials or programs to minors

Education|News|US

USC's move to cancel commencement amid protests draws criticism from students, alumni

The University of Southern California's decision to cancel its main graduation ceremony has left students and alumni stunned as protests spread on campuses nationwide

USC's move to cancel commencement amid protests draws criticism from students, alumni
Education|News|Opinion|US|World

As some universities negotiate with pro-Palestinian protestors, others quickly call the police

Students protesting the Israel-Hamas war are digging in at Columbia University for a 10th day, part of a number of demonstrations roiling campuses from California to Connecticut

As some universities negotiate with pro-Palestinian protestors, others quickly call the police
Education|World

The protests over the Israel-Hamas war put a spotlight on college endowments

One of the demands of antiwar protestors on college campuses is for their schools to divest their endowments from companies that are profiting from Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza

The protests over the Israel-Hamas war put a spotlight on college endowments
Education|Political

College administrators are falling into a tried and true trap laid by the right

Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, conservative activists led a counterattack against campus antiwar and civil rights demonstrators by demanding action from college presidents, the courts and the police.

College administrators are falling into a tried and true trap laid by the right
Education|News|US

Columbia leadership rebuked by faculty panel for police crackdown on protesters

Columbia University's embattled president came under renewed pressure on Friday as a campus oversight panel sharply criticized her administration for

Columbia leadership rebuked by faculty panel for police crackdown on protesters
Education|Lifestyle|MidEast|News|Opinion|World

Class of 2024 reflects on college years marked by COVID-19, protests and life's lost milestones

For many in the graduating class of 2024, the unrest at campuses across the country over the Israel-Hamas war has marked an emotional end to their college experiences that started amid a pandemic

Class of 2024 reflects on college years marked by COVID-19, protests and life's lost milestones
Education|News|Uncategorized|US

Student anti-war protesters dig in as faculties condemn university leadership over calling police

Student anti-war protesters at U.S. universities are digging in and vowing to keep their demonstrations going, while several school faculties have condemned university presidents for calling law enforcement

Student anti-war protesters dig in as faculties condemn university leadership over calling police
Education|MidEast|News|US|World

For some Columbia students, protest encampment is living history lesson

Before students set up a pro-Palestinian protest encampment on a Columbia University lawn last week, some of them took an optional course called "Columbia 1968"

For some Columbia students, protest encampment is living history lesson
Education|Europe|News|Political|World

Pro-Palestinian students have peacefully evacuated prestigious Paris university campus building

Students in Paris inspired by Gaza solidarity encampments at campuses in the United States have peacefully evacuated a campus building at a prestigious French university after days of tensions

Pro-Palestinian students have peacefully evacuated prestigious Paris university campus building
Education|MidEast|News

College protesters seek amnesty to keep arrests and suspensions from trailing them

Hundreds of students around the country are being arrested, suspended, put on probation and, in rare cases, expelled from their colleges for participating in pro-Palestinian demonstrations

College protesters seek amnesty to keep arrests and suspensions from trailing them
Education|News|Opinion|US

Campus anti-war protesters dig in from New York to California as universities and police take action

Student anti-war protesters at U.S. college campuses are digging in and vowing to keep their demonstrations going, while some universities have moved to shut down encampments after reports of antisemitic activity among the protesters

Campus anti-war protesters dig in from New York to California as universities and police take action
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Who are some of the people and groups involved in US college protests?

In the days since police arrested more than 100 pro-Palestinian demonstrators at Columbia University on April 18, a protest encampment has been re-established on the New York campus and

Who are some of the people and groups involved in US college protests?
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Pro-Palestinian protesters at UCLA tussle with Israel supporters

Protests at U.S. universities showed no sign of slowing over the weekend, with more arrests on campuses across the country and skirmishes

Pro-Palestinian protesters at UCLA tussle with Israel supporters
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How Columbia University's complex history with the student protest movement echoes into today

Students protested what they saw as injustice and demanded change

How Columbia University's complex history with the student protest movement echoes into today
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Demonstrations roil US campuses ahead of graduations as protesters spar over Gaza conflict

Protests are roiling college campuses across the U.S. as upcoming graduation ceremonies are threatened by disruptive demonstrators, with students and others sparring over Israel’s military offensive in Gaza and its mounting death toll

Demonstrations roil US campuses ahead of graduations as protesters spar over Gaza conflict
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Columbia suspends pro-Palestinian protesters after encampment talks stall

Columbia University on Monday began suspending pro-Palestinian student activists who refused to dismantle a protest camp on the New York City

Columbia suspends pro-Palestinian protesters after encampment talks stall
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In Paris, students inspired by pro-Palestinian protests in the U.S. gather near Sorbonne university

Dozens of students have gathered near the Sorbonne university in Paris to protest in support of the Palestinians, echoing similar demonstrations on campuses in the United States

In Paris, students inspired by pro-Palestinian protests in the U.S. gather near Sorbonne university
Crime|Education|Technology|US

Deepfake of principal's voice is the latest case of AI being used for harm

The most recent criminal case involving artificial intelligence emerged from a high school in Baltimore County, Maryland

Deepfake of principal's voice is the latest case of AI being used for harm
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Police clear pro-Palestinian protesters from Columbia University’s Hamilton Hall

Police have cleared 30 to 40 people from inside Columbia University’s Hamilton Hall after pro-Palestinian protesters occupied the administration building in New York earlier in the day

Police clear pro-Palestinian protesters from Columbia University’s Hamilton Hall
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Mexico proudly controls its energy but could find it hard to reach its climate goals

Mexico's taking control of its oil from U.S. and British companies is taught in schools and celebrated every year

Mexico proudly controls its energy but could find it hard to reach its climate goals
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These cities raised taxes — for child care. Parents say the free day care 'changed my life'

A growing number of cities are passing tax increases to expand access to child care

These cities raised taxes — for child care. Parents say the free day care 'changed my life'
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UN right chief troubled by treatment of pro-Palestinian protesters at U.S. universities

The U.N. human rights chief said on Tuesday he was "troubled" by heavy-handed actions taken by U.S. security forces during attempts to break up pro-Palestinian protests on college

UN right chief troubled by treatment of pro-Palestinian protesters at U.S. universities
Education|Lifestyle|Opinion

Gen Zers and millennials are still big fans of books – even if they don’t call themselves ‘readers’

It turns out that identifying as a reader can be more about community, wealth and gender than how much someone actually reads.

Gen Zers and millennials are still big fans of books – even if they don’t call themselves ‘readers’
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science

‘It’s a deep emotional ride’ – 12 young people in Philly’s toughest neighborhoods explain how violence disrupts their physical and mental health

A social science researcher followed a dozen teens from different neighborhoods in North, West and Northeast Philadelphia, tracking their family histories and heart rates as they navigated daily life.

‘It’s a deep emotional ride’ – 12 young people in Philly’s toughest neighborhoods explain how violence disrupts their physical and mental health
Arts|Education|Science

‘What is a fact?’ A humanities class prepares STEM students to be better scientists

A professor shows science students how humanities classes are the real stem that other disciplines sprout from. They learn that critical thinking and skepticism don’t stop when they leave the lab.

‘What is a fact?’ A humanities class prepares STEM students to be better scientists
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Columbia building barricaded by students has long history of occupation

The building that Columbia University protesters seized early on Tuesday morning, Hamilton Hall, has a history of student takeovers over the decades.

Columbia building barricaded by students has long history of occupation
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The deadline to consolidate some student loans to receive forgiveness is here. Here's what to know

Borrowers with some types of federal student loans have until today to consolidate their loans to qualify for full student loan cancellation or credit toward cancellation

The deadline to consolidate some student loans to receive forgiveness is here. Here's what to know
Education|News|US

More Republican states challenge new Title IX rules protecting LGBTQ+ students

Another six Republican states are piling on to challenge the Biden administration’s newly expanded campus sexual assault rules, saying they overstep the president’s authority and undermine the Title IX anti-discrimination law

More Republican states challenge new Title IX rules protecting LGBTQ+ students
Education|News|Political

Timeline of the nationwide protest movement that began at Columbia University

Columbia University has announced that it is canceling its main commencement ceremony scheduled for next week because of ongoing pro-Palestinian protests

Timeline of the nationwide protest movement that began at Columbia University
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House Republicans launch investigation into federal funding for universities amid campus protests

House Republicans are investigating the federal funding for universities where students have protested the Israel-Hamas war

House Republicans launch investigation into federal funding for universities amid campus protests
Asia|Education|Environment

Extreme heat shuts schools for millions, widening learning gaps worldwide

Hena Khan, a grade nine student in Dhaka, has struggled to focus on her studies this week as temperatures surpassed 43 degrees Celsius (109 degrees Fahrenheit

Extreme heat shuts schools for millions, widening learning gaps worldwide
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Russian missile hits educational institution, kills five in Ukraine's Odesa

A Russian missile attack on an educational institution in a popular seafront park in the Ukrainian Black Sea port of Odesa on Monday killed at least five

Russian missile hits educational institution, kills five in Ukraine's Odesa
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Republican-led states sue to block Biden protections for transgender students

Nine Republican-led states and several conservative groups on Monday filed lawsuits challenging new Biden administration regulations that bar schools and colleges that

Republican-led states sue to block Biden protections for transgender students
Asia|Education|Environment|Health|News|World

Bangladesh shuts schools again with no let-up in heatwave

Bangladesh again closed all primary schools across the country and educational institutions in almost half of districts including the capital as a severe heatwave saw

Bangladesh shuts schools again with no let-up in heatwave
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Paris police clear Gaza protesters at Sorbonne university

Police moved in to clear dozens of protesters who had set up tents in a courtyard at the Sorbonne University in Paris on Monday to protest against the war in Gaza,

Paris police clear Gaza protesters at Sorbonne university
Asia|Education|Health

Heat wave in Southeast Asia closes schools, triggers health alerts

The Philippines has closed schools down and warned of overloading on its power grid, as authorities across Southeast Asia issued a series of health alerts for

Heat wave in Southeast Asia closes schools, triggers health alerts
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Bangladesh reopens schools amid scorching heatwave

Schools in Bangladesh reopened on Sunday despite a heatwave continuing to sweep the South Asian nation, with temperatures expected to climb above 40 degrees Celsius (104

Bangladesh reopens schools amid scorching heatwave
Economy|Education|US

Former students of the for-profit Art Institutes are approved for $6 billion in loan cancellation

The Biden administration says it'll cancel $6 billion in student loans for people who attended the Art Institutes, a system of for-profit colleges that closed the last of its campuses in 2023 amid accusations of fraud

Former students of the for-profit Art Institutes are approved for $6 billion in loan cancellation
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The Latest | Police tell UCLA protesters to disperse or face arrest

Announcements broadcasted on the University of California, Los Angeles campus have told demonstrators to disperse or they would be arrested and face a misdemeanor charge

The Latest | Police tell UCLA protesters to disperse or face arrest
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Northwestern University's deal with student protesters offers example of successful negotiations

An agreement between anti-war protesters and Northwestern University has largely ended demonstrations against the Israel-Hamas war on the suburban Chicago campus

Northwestern University's deal with student protesters offers example of successful negotiations
Education|News

Experts fear 'catastrophic' college declines thanks to botched FAFSA rollout

The bungled rollout of a new federal student aid form has left millions of students in limbo and some wondering if their college dreams will survive

Experts fear 'catastrophic' college declines thanks to botched FAFSA rollout
Education

The power of touch is vital for both reading and writing

When asked, students say that touch is important in developing reading and writing skills. Research backs them up.

The power of touch is vital for both reading and writing
Education|News|US

Student protests take over some campuses. At others, attention is elsewhere

A student protest movement has washed over the country since police first tried to end an encampment at Columbia University in New York nearly two weeks ago

Student protests take over some campuses. At others, attention is elsewhere
Americas|Economy|Education|News|World

Argentina's Milei faces biggest protest yet as students march over budget cuts

Hundreds of thousands of Argentines took to the streets of Buenos Aires on Tuesday in an anti-government march against budget cuts to public universities,

Argentina's Milei faces biggest protest yet as students march over budget cuts
Education|News|US

Tennessee lawmakers pass bill allowing teachers to carry guns in schools

Tennessee lawmakers on Tuesday passed a bill that would allow the state's teachers to carry concealed handguns at school, as protesters yelled their opposition from the

Tennessee lawmakers pass bill allowing teachers to carry guns in schools
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Rollout of transgender bathroom law sows confusion among Utah public school families

Utah educators have been rushing to prepare students and staff as the state starts cracking down on any public school found not enforcing new bathroom restrictions for transgender individuals

Rollout of transgender bathroom law sows confusion among Utah public school families
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National 3-point shooting leader Koby Brea becomes the 5th transfer this week to land at Kentucky

Koby Brea, who led the nation in 3-point shooting for Dayton, has announced he will play his final season at Kentucky

National 3-point shooting leader Koby Brea becomes the 5th transfer this week to land at Kentucky
Education|News|Opinion|US

House passes bill to expand definition of antisemitism amid growing campus protests over Gaza war

The House has passed legislation that would establish a broader definition of antisemitism for the Department of Education to enforce anti-discrimination laws

House passes bill to expand definition of antisemitism amid growing campus protests over Gaza war
Education

Why universities turn to the police to end student protests − and why that can spiral out of control

While most colleges and universities have their own police units, some schools, like Columbia University, have only private security − and then can call in outside police when they feel it is needed.

Why universities turn to the police to end student protests − and why that can spiral out of control
Crime|Education|News|Uncategorized|US

California police move in to dismantle pro-Palestinian protest camp at UCLA

Hundreds of helmeted police muscled their way into a central plaza of the University of California at Los Angeles early on Thursday to dismantle

California police move in to dismantle pro-Palestinian protest camp at UCLA
Business|Economy|Education|Finance|News|US

Biden approves $6.1 billion in student loan debt relief for Art Institute enrollees

President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced the approval of more than $6.1 billion in student loan debt relief for nearly 317,000 borrowers who were enrolled at any Art Institute

Biden approves $6.1 billion in student loan debt relief for Art Institute enrollees
Crime|Education|MidEast|News|Political|US

Clashes erupt on UCLA campus between pro-Palestinian supporters and counter-protesters

Violent clashes erupted on Wednesday on the campus of the University of California in Los Angeles (UCLA) between pro-Palestinian protesters and a group of counter-demonstrators,

Clashes erupt on UCLA campus between pro-Palestinian supporters and counter-protesters
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Columbia University student journalists had an up-close view for days of drama

Student journalists on the Columbia University campus knew what was coming long before police with riots shields arrived to begin arresting the pro-Palestinian protesters who had occupied a building

Columbia University student journalists had an up-close view for days of drama
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More than 2,100 people have been arrested during pro-Palestinian protests on US college campuses

Police have arrested more than 2,100 people during pro-Palestinian protests at college campuses across the United States in recent weeks

More than 2,100 people have been arrested during pro-Palestinian protests on US college campuses
Education|News|Opinion|US

Biden says 'order must prevail' during campus protests over the war in Gaza

President Joe Biden is rejecting calls from student protesters to change his approach to the war in Gaza while insisting that “order must prevail” on college campuses across the country

Biden says 'order must prevail' during campus protests over the war in Gaza
Education|News|Opinion

Student journalists are covering their own campuses in convulsion. Here's what they have to say

Student journalists at campuses across the country are getting a pressure-filled, and dangerous, lesson in their chosen profession during a chaotic springtime of protests

Student journalists are covering their own campuses in convulsion. Here's what they have to say
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The Latest | Arrests top 2,000 as protests against Israel-Hamas war roil college campuses

The number of people arrested in connection with protests on college campuses against the Israel-Hamas war has now topped 2,000

The Latest | Arrests top 2,000 as protests against Israel-Hamas war roil college campuses
Education|Opinion

Columbia University protests look increasingly like those in 1968 as police storm campuses nationwide

An expert on the Columbia University protests of 1968 draws parallels between protests then and the ones taking place there in 2024.

Columbia University protests look increasingly like those in 1968 as police storm campuses nationwide
Arts|Asia|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Asian American Literature Festival that was canceled by the Smithsonian in 2023 to be revived

A festival celebrating Asian American literary works that was suddenly canceled last year by the Smithsonian Institution is getting resurrected

Education|News|Opinion|US

Jill Biden recognizes her fellow teachers at a swanky White House dinner for answering 'a calling'

Jill Biden has honored her fellow educators by hosting the 2024 national and state teachers of the year at a swanky White House dinner to recognize their commitment to their students and to excellence in the classroom

Jill Biden recognizes her fellow teachers at a swanky White House dinner for answering 'a calling'
Education|News|Opinion|US

Today's campus protests aren't nearly as big or violent as those last century — at least, not yet

Although it might be tempting to compare the U.S. campus protests to the anti-Vietnam War movement of a half century ago, experts say that would be an overreaction at this point

Today's campus protests aren't nearly as big or violent as those last century — at least, not yet
Education|MidEast|News|US|World

Answering readers' questions about the protest movement on US college campuses

A wave of student protests has spread across U.S. campuses over the last two weeks, led by students who have pitched tents or occupied buildings in protest of the Israel-Hamas war

Answering readers' questions about the protest movement on US college campuses
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Fresh chaos, arrests on US college campuses as police flatten camp at UCLA

Police forcibly removed scores of defiant pro-Palestinian protesters at several colleges on Thursday, including taking down an encampment

Fresh chaos, arrests on US college campuses as police flatten camp at UCLA
Education|MidEast|News|US

Pro-Palestinian encampments at US universities

Pro-Palestinian protests demanding a ceasefire in Gaza and divestment from companies linked to Israel have spread across U.S. universities in the two weeks since Columbia University

Pro-Palestinian encampments at US universities
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Middle school focuses on recovery as authorities investigate shooting of armed student

Wisconsin authorities are promising a thorough investigation into a police shooting that they said killed an armed student outside a middle school

Middle school focuses on recovery as authorities investigate shooting of armed student
Africa|Education|News

Island nation of Sao Tome and Principe to ask Portugal for colonial reparations

The government of the African island nation of Sao Tome and Principe will ask Portugal to repair the moral damages caused by colonialism, the country's education

Island nation of Sao Tome and Principe to ask Portugal for colonial reparations
Education|News

Paris' Sciences Po school rejects Gaza protesters' demand to review Israel ties

Paris' Sciences Po university has rejected demands by protesters to review its relations with Israeli universities, its interim director Jean Basseres said on

Paris' Sciences Po school rejects Gaza protesters' demand to review Israel ties
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Turkey's Erdogan criticises U.S. crackdown on college protests

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan waded into the debate over U.S. college campus protests on Thursday, saying authorities were displaying "cruelty" in clamping down on pro-

Turkey's Erdogan criticises U.S. crackdown on college protests
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Biden faces a tough balancing act as campus protests over Gaza escalate

Escalating campus protests are forcing U.S.

Biden faces a tough balancing act as campus protests over Gaza escalate
Education|Americas|News

Guerrilla pseudo-state complicates the search for peace in Colombia

A group of children holding red, yellow and blue balloons – the colors of Colombia's flag – run to the playground of a newly-opened school built

Guerrilla pseudo-state complicates the search for peace in Colombia
Education|Africa|Crime|World

Soccer star's murder highlights South Africa's crime problem as election nears

In the South African township where Luke Fleurs grew up, some friends joined gangs before they reached high school age, but Fleurs found another path: he was

Soccer star's murder highlights South Africa's crime problem as election nears
Economy|Education|World

Papua New Guinea has 'human capital crisis', says World Bank

The World Bank has urged the largest Pacific Island nation, Papua New Guinea, to address a "human capital crisis" and invest more in educating children, who suffer

Papua New Guinea has 'human capital crisis', says World Bank
Education|News|Opinion|US

Arkansas governor says state won't comply with new federal rules on treatment of trans students

Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders says her state won't comply with a federal regulation that seeks to protect the rights of transgender students in the nation's schools

Arkansas governor says state won't comply with new federal rules on treatment of trans students
Africa|Business|Education|News|World

Global Citizen NOW urges investment in Sub-Saharan Africa and youth outreach

Global Citizen NOW says it wants 2024 conference attendees to invest long-term in the African continent's fast-growing youth population and increase outreach to young changemakers

Global Citizen NOW urges investment in Sub-Saharan Africa and youth outreach
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Mississippi Republicans revive bill to regulate transgender bathroom use in schools

Mississippi’s Republican-led Legislature has completed a last-ditch effort to revive a bill to regulate transgender people’s use of bathrooms, locker rooms and dormitories in public education buildings

Mississippi Republicans revive bill to regulate transgender bathroom use in schools
Education|News|US|World

Universities take steps to prevent pro-Palestinian protest disruptions of graduation ceremonies

Some U.S. universities with weekend graduation ceremonies are taking steps to contain any disruptions amid tension over the Israel-Hamas war

Universities take steps to prevent pro-Palestinian protest disruptions of graduation ceremonies
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Striking deals to end campus protests, some colleges invite discussion of their investments

Demonstrations have ceased at a small number of U.S. universities after school leaders struck deals with pro-Palestinian protesters

Striking deals to end campus protests, some colleges invite discussion of their investments
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Gaza children yearn for their school days before conflict

Traumatised 10-year-old students stare at their destroyed schools in Gaza, a grim reminder of the education and time with friends in the playground lost since the war

Gaza children yearn for their school days before conflict
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French police evacuate pro-Palestinian students from Sciences Po after overnight sit-in

Police in Paris entered France's prestigious Sciences Po university on Friday and removed student activists who had occupied its

French police evacuate pro-Palestinian students from Sciences Po after overnight sit-in
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'Show solidarity': Pro-Palestinian protesters camp across Australian universities

Hundreds of people protesting Israel's war in Gaza rallied at one of Australia's top universities on Friday demanding it divest from companies with ties to Israel,

'Show solidarity': Pro-Palestinian protesters camp across Australian universities
Education|News|Opinion|Political|US|World

Jewish students grapple with how to respond to pro-Palestinian campus protests

Some Jewish students have taken part in strident pro-Palestinian protests dominating U.S. colleges in recent weeks, but few have led rallies in support of Israel or against perceived displays of antisemitism

Jewish students grapple with how to respond to pro-Palestinian campus protests
Education|News|Opinion

Troops fired on Kent State students in 1970. Survivors see echoes in today's campus protests

Kent State University is marking another solemn anniversary of the National Guard shootings that killed four unarmed students and wounded nine others on May 4, 1970

Troops fired on Kent State students in 1970. Survivors see echoes in today's campus protests
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Settlement could cost NCAA nearly $3 billion; plan to pay athletes would need federal protection

The NCAA and major college conferences are considering a possible settlement of an antitrust lawsuit that could cost them billions in damages and force schools to share athletics-related revenue with their athletes

Settlement could cost NCAA nearly $3 billion; plan to pay athletes would need federal protection
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Congressman praises heckling of war protesters, including 1 who made monkey gestures at Black woman

Israel-Hamas war demonstrations at the University of Mississippi turned ugly when one counter-protester appeared to make monkey noises and gestures at a Black woman

Congressman praises heckling of war protesters, including 1 who made monkey gestures at Black woman
Education|US

Amid protests and police raids, US schools try to keep the peace at graduation

Ahead of the University of Michigan's commencement on Saturday, the school has trained staff volunteers in how to mitigate disruptions: a change from the usual duties of

Amid protests and police raids, US schools try to keep the peace at graduation
Education|News|US|World

Explainer-What is behind the pro-Palestinian protests at U.S. universities?

Student protests in the U.S. over the war in Gaza have intensified and expanded over the past week, with a number of encampments now in place at colleges including Columbia, Yale, and New

Explainer-What is behind the pro-Palestinian protests at U.S. universities?
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Media coverage of campus protests tends to focus on the spectacle, rather than the substance

Analysis shows news stories on pro-Palestinian demonstrations at US universities spiked when they involved clashes.

Media coverage of campus protests tends to focus on the spectacle, rather than the substance
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25 arrested at University of Virginia after police clash with pro-Palestinian protesters

Twenty-five people have been arrested for trespassing at the University of Virginia after police clashed with pro-Palestinian protesters who refused to remove tents from campus

25 arrested at University of Virginia after police clash with pro-Palestinian protesters
Education|MidEast|News|World

Drones above, police at the gates: Columbia protest camp's final moments

The occupation of a building at Columbia University by pro-Palestinian student protesters was in its 18th hour when photos and videos dinged across students'

Drones above, police at the gates: Columbia protest camp's final moments
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Anti-war protesters leave USC after police arrive, while Northeastern ceremony proceeds calmly

Students protesting the war in Gaza left their camp at the University of Southern California without major incident after they were surrounded by police and threatened with arrest

Anti-war protesters leave USC after police arrive, while Northeastern ceremony proceeds calmly
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Police clear pro-Palestinian encampment at University of Southern California

Los Angeles police cleared a pro-Palestinian encampment at the University of Southern California without making arrests on Sunday following turmoil at

Police clear pro-Palestinian encampment at University of Southern California
Education

Want to show teachers appreciation? This top school gives them more freedom

A top Florida public school attributes its students’ high test scores to the creativity its teachers are allowed in the classroom

Want to show teachers appreciation? This top school gives them more freedom
Education|MidEast|News|US|World

A look at commencement ceremonies as US campuses are roiled by protests over the Israel-Hamas war

Weekend commencement ceremonies at some U.S. universities went off with few interruptions despite the national wave of protests over the Israel-Hamas war

A look at commencement ceremonies as US campuses are roiled by protests over the Israel-Hamas war
Education|US

Unlicensed teachers now dominate new teacher hires in rural Texas schools

When students get unqualified teachers, it’s like missing one-third of the school year – and that’s what’s been happening with rural students in Texas.

Unlicensed teachers now dominate new teacher hires in rural Texas schools
Education|MidEast|News|Political|US|World

Pro-Palestinian protesters break through barricades to retake MIT encampment

Pro-Palestinian protesters blocked by police from accessing an encampment at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology broke through fencing to retake the area, as Columbia University canceled its university-wide commencement ceremony following weeks of demonstrations

Pro-Palestinian protesters break through barricades to retake MIT encampment
Education|News|US|World

The yearly memorial march at the former death camp at Auschwitz overshadowed by the Israel-Hamas war

U.S. university presidents have joined Holocaust survivors and thousands of Israelis for a yearly memorial march at the site of Auschwitz

The yearly memorial march at the former death camp at Auschwitz overshadowed by the Israel-Hamas war
Education|Europe

Belgian and Dutch students join Gaza protest wave

Students in Belgium and the Netherlands occupied parts of the universities of Ghent and

Belgian and Dutch students join Gaza protest wave
Education|News|US

Columbia University cancels main graduation ceremony in wake of protests

Columbia University on Monday canceled its main graduation ceremony after weeks of pro-Palestinian protests roiled the Ivy League college's campus, but it will still

Columbia University cancels main graduation ceremony in wake of protests
Crime|Education|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle|US

Trial begins in the killing of an Ole Miss student who was known in the local LGBTQ+ community

A trial has begun for a man charged in the killing of a University of Mississippi student who was well-known in the local LGBTQ+ community

Trial begins in the killing of an Ole Miss student who was known in the local LGBTQ+ community
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With bright tents and sombre mood, protesting UK students show solidarity with US peers

British students set up pro-Palestinian protest encampments on Oxford and Cambridge universities' historic campuses on a cloudy spring Monday, in a show of

With bright tents and sombre mood, protesting UK students show solidarity with US peers
Education|News|US

After AP investigation, family of missing students enrolls in school

After AP's Pulitzer Prize-finalist investigation, a family of Atlanta kids struggling to enroll in school returned to class last month

After AP investigation, family of missing students enrolls in school
Education|News|US

Conservative US judges boycott Columbia grads over campus Gaza protests

A group of 13 conservative U.S. federal judges said on Monday that they would not hire law students or undergraduates from Columbia University in response

Conservative US judges boycott Columbia grads over campus Gaza protests
Education|Health|Political|US

FACT FOCUS: Vermont ruling does not say schools can vaccinate children without parental consent

Social media users are misrepresenting a Vermont Supreme Court ruling, falsely claiming that it gives schools permission to vaccinate children even if their parents do not consent

FACT FOCUS: Vermont ruling does not say schools can vaccinate children without parental consent
Crime|Education|News|US

Some colleges that had been permissive of pro-Palestinian protests begin taking a tougher stance

Police in riot gear blocked access to the University of Chicago’s Quad early Tuesday

Some colleges that had been permissive of pro-Palestinian protests begin taking a tougher stance
Education|Lifestyle

One way to appreciate teachers: These schools provide their day care

Struggling to give teachers meaningful raises, some school districts are adding a new perk — subsidized, on-site child care for their kids

One way to appreciate teachers: These schools provide their day care
Education|Europe

Belgium's Princess Elisabeth to attend Harvard University

Belgium's Princess Elisabeth will attend Harvard University later this year to study for a two year Master's degree in public policy, said the Belgian Royal Palace on Tuesday.

Belgium's Princess Elisabeth to attend Harvard University
Education|Opinion|US

Homeschooled kids face unique college challenges − here are 3 ways they can be overcome

More than 3 million children in the US are homeschooled. Are they getting a good education?

Homeschooled kids face unique college challenges − here are 3 ways they can be overcome
Education|Lifestyle|News|US

Judge dismisses lawsuit by mother who said school hid teen's gender expression

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit by a Maine woman who accused school officials of encouraging her teen’s gender expression without consulting her

Judge dismisses lawsuit by mother who said school hid teen's gender expression
Education|MidEast|News|World

Police clear protest from Swiss university as Gaza demonstrations spread

Police began dispersing pro-Palestinian protesters at the Swiss university of ETH Zurich on Tuesday, management said, after student demonstrations spread to campuses in

Police clear protest from Swiss university as Gaza demonstrations spread
Education|Lifestyle|US

Boy Scouts of America changing name to more inclusive Scouting America after years of woes

The Boy Scouts of America is changing its name for the first time in its 114-year history

Boy Scouts of America changing name to more inclusive Scouting America after years of woes
Education|Lifestyle|US

A look at some of the turmoil surrounding the Boy Scouts, from a gay ban to bankruptcy

Founded in 1910, the Boy Scouts of America achieved a vaunted status in the United States

A look at some of the turmoil surrounding the Boy Scouts, from a gay ban to bankruptcy
Education|News|US|Videos

White House: Behavior in video captured at University of Mississippi is 'undignified and racist'

The White House said the behavior captured in a video at the University of Mississippi is "undignified and racist", after a student was accused of mocking a Black protestor by

White House: Behavior in video captured at University of Mississippi is 'undignified and racist'
Education|News

Columbia Law voices confidence in grads in face of conservative judges' boycott

The head of Columbia Law School backed its graduates on Tuesday, saying they were "consistently sought out" as it responded to an announcement by 13

Columbia Law voices confidence in grads in face of conservative judges' boycott
News|Australia|Education

Australia raises minimum savings for student visa, warns on fake recruitment

Australia said on Wednesday it would raise the amount of savings international students will need to get a visa and warned several colleges of fraudulent student

Australia raises minimum savings for student visa, warns on fake recruitment
Education|News|Opinion

K-12 school leaders reject allegations that they let antisemitism run rampant

Leaders of three large public school systems strongly denied allegations that they let antisemitism run rampant

K-12 school leaders reject allegations that they let antisemitism run rampant
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Boy Scouts of America is rebranding. Here's why they will be named Scouting America

The decision by Boy Scouts of America to rebrand after 114 years and become Scouting America marks another major shakeup for an organization that once proudly resisted change

Boy Scouts of America is rebranding. Here's why they will be named Scouting America
Education|Europe|US|World

Pro-Palestinian protests roil university campuses from Washington to Amsterdam

Dutch riot police clashed with protesters at the University of Amsterdam on Wednesday, while scores of demonstrators at U.S. colleges were arrested overnight as the student-led

Pro-Palestinian protests roil university campuses from Washington to Amsterdam
Education|US

Civil rights leader Daisy Bates honored with statue at US Capitol

The late U.S. civil rights leader and journalist Daisy Bates, who was instrumental in desegregating Arkansas public schools in the 1950s, was honored with a

Civil rights leader Daisy Bates honored with statue at US Capitol
Education|News|Political|US

Police clear pro-Palestinian protest camp and arrest 33 at DC campus as mayor's hearing is canceled

Republicans are welcoming a police crackdown that cleared a pro-Palestinian tent encampment at George Washington University and led to the arrests of 33 protesters

Police clear pro-Palestinian protest camp and arrest 33 at DC campus as mayor's hearing is canceled
Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Opinion|Science

High school students, frustrated by lack of climate education, press for change

Distress about the Earth’s future is driving many young people to act

High school students, frustrated by lack of climate education, press for change
Business|Education|Finance|Technology

Bain Capital in talks to buy education-software provider PowerSchool, source says

Buyout firm Bain Capital is in talks to take education-software provider PowerSchool private, a person familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.

Bain Capital in talks to buy education-software provider PowerSchool, source says
Education|News

Some Xavier University students upset with planned commencement address by UN ambassador

Xavier University’s pick to deliver its undergraduate commencement address has sparked criticism among students who oppose past positions by the U.S. on the war in Gaza

Crime|Education|News|US

Man indicted in killing of Laken Riley, a Georgia case at the center of national immigration debate

A Georgia man has been indicted on murder charges by a grand jury that said he intended to rape a nursing student whose body was found near a running trail on the University of Georgia campus

Education|News|US

Ohio attorney general warns student protesters in masks could face felony charges under anti-KKK law

Republican Attorney General Dave Yost has advised Ohio's public universities that a law written to deter Ku Klux Klan demonstrations could be used to impose felony charges on students who wear face coverings during pro-Palestinian protests

Ohio attorney general warns student protesters in masks could face felony charges under anti-KKK law
Education|Sports

Underpaid and overworked. Colleges, universities having trouble hiring, retaining athletic trainers

Colleges and universities are having a difficult time hiring, recruiting and retaining members of their athletic training staffs because of a number of below-market conditions, a survey shows

Underpaid and overworked. Colleges, universities having trouble hiring, retaining athletic trainers
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Police break up another protest by pro-Palestinian activists at the University of Amsterdam

In sometimes violent confrontations, police have broken up a protest by pro-Palestinian activists at the University of Amsterdam Wednesday in a second straight day of unrest over the war in Gaza

Police break up another protest by pro-Palestinian activists at the University of Amsterdam
Education|News|US

Virginia school board considers restoring Confederate names to schools

A U.S. school board in Shenandoah County, Virginia, will vote on Thursday on whether to restore previously removed Confederate names to two schools, potentially becoming the

Virginia school board considers restoring Confederate names to schools
Education|News|Political|US|World

As pro-Palestinian encampments spread to European campuses, UK government seeks to head off unrest

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is calling for an end to “antisemitic abuse” at U.K. universities as protests against the war in Gaza expand and the government tries to prevent the type of unrest seen on American campuses in recent weeks

As pro-Palestinian encampments spread to European campuses, UK government seeks to head off unrest
Education|Opinion|US

5 books to help you better understand today’s campus protests

These books shine light on a rich history of campus protests in the US that goes back to the 1960s.

5 books to help you better understand today’s campus protests
Education|Europe|Health|MidEast|Political|Travel|World

Jill Biden's final foreign trip as first lady will close with her and Trump at Notre Dame cathedral

Jill Biden has departed on her final solo foreign trip as first lady

Jill Biden's final foreign trip as first lady will close with her and Trump at Notre Dame cathedral
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Divesting university endowments: Easier demanded than done

Divestment from Israel may violate state laws – at least for public institutions. Private universities with large endowments may face other obstacles.

Divesting university endowments: Easier demanded than done
Education|News|US

Xavier University cancels UN ambassador’s commencement speech after student outcry

Xavier University of Louisiana has reversed course and canceled Saturday’s planned commencement address by U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield

Xavier University cancels UN ambassador’s commencement speech after student outcry
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Militants bomb a girls school in northwestern Pakistan, once a Taliban stronghold. No one was harmed

Police say suspected militants bombed a girls school in a former stronghold of the Pakistani Taliban in the country’s volatile northwest, badly damaging the structure

Militants bomb a girls school in northwestern Pakistan, once a Taliban stronghold. No one was harmed
Education|Health|News|US

States with abortion bans saw greater drops in medical school graduates applying for residencies

A new report finds fewer U.S. medical school graduates are applying to residency programs, but the drop is more pronounced in states that ban abortion compared with other states

States with abortion bans saw greater drops in medical school graduates applying for residencies
Education|Science|US

US committee targets Georgia Tech's alleged ties to Chinese military linked research

A U.S. congressional committee on China has asked leading research university Georgia Institute of Technology to detail its collaboration with a Chinese

US committee targets Georgia Tech's alleged ties to Chinese military linked research
Education|News|US|Videos

Harris congratulates HBCU graduates in video message for graduation season

Vice President Kamala Harris has recorded a video commencement message that is being played for graduates at historically Black colleges and universities across the country this spring

Harris congratulates HBCU graduates in video message for graduation season
Education|MidEast|Political|World

Pro-Palestinian protesters demand endowment transparency. But it's proving not to be simple

Some universities are vowing to provide information about how much university endowment money is invested in companies profiting from the Israel-Hamas war amid calls from pro-Palestinian protesters

Pro-Palestinian protesters demand endowment transparency. But it's proving not to be simple
Education|MidEast|News|US|World

Police arrest dozens as they break up pro-Palestinian protests at several US universities

Police have made dozens of arrests as pro-Palestinian protest encampments were dismantled at the University of Pennsylvania, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the University of Arizona

Police arrest dozens as they break up pro-Palestinian protests at several US universities
Education|News|US

School board in Virginia votes to restore Confederate names

The education board for a rural Virginia county voted early on Friday to restore the names of Confederate generals stripped from two

School board in Virginia votes to restore Confederate names
Education|News|US

Police were advised to avoid mass arrests; then came the US campus protests

In the three tumultuous weeks since protests broke out at U.S. universities, police have descended on dozens of campuses to sweep up students in mass arrests, adhering to

Police were advised to avoid mass arrests; then came the US campus protests
Education|MidEast|News|US|World

Dozens arrested at Penn, MIT in latest U.S. crackdowns on Gaza protests

Police dismantled protest camps and arrested dozens of pro-Palestinian activists at Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the University of

Dozens arrested at Penn, MIT in latest U.S. crackdowns on Gaza protests
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In reversal, Virginia school board votes to restore Confederate names to 2 schools

A Virginia school board has voted to restore the names of Confederate military leaders to a high school and an elementary school four years after the names were removed

In reversal, Virginia school board votes to restore Confederate names to 2 schools
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Health|World

Developing countries' record $1.4 trillion debt service bill squeezes budgets

The World Bank on Tuesday said developing countries spent a record $1.4 trillion to service their foreign debts in 2023 as interest costs climbed to a 20-year

Developing countries' record $1.4 trillion debt service bill squeezes budgets
Education|News|World

What's the history of 'outside agitators'? Here's what to know about the label and campus protests

Many college and city leaders have blamed outside organizers for recent protests at universities around the country against U.S. support of Israel’s war in Gaza

What's the history of 'outside agitators'? Here's what to know about the label and campus protests
Education|Opinion|US

Billionaire investor Ken Griffin calls on Harvard to embrace ‘Western values’

Billionaire investor Kenneth Griffin called on his alma mater Harvard University on Saturday to embrace "Western values", saying that the turmoil across college campuses was the product of

Billionaire investor Ken Griffin calls on Harvard to embrace ‘Western values’
Education|News

Jill Biden tells Arizona college graduates to tune out people who tell them what they 'can't' do

First lady Jill Biden is telling graduates of an Arizona community college to tune out the people who tell them what they can't do

Jill Biden tells Arizona college graduates to tune out people who tell them what they 'can't' do
Education|Opinion

Small pro-Palestinian protests held Saturday as college commencements are held

Small pro-Palestinian protests are popping up sporadically as colleges and universities hold commencement services

Small pro-Palestinian protests held Saturday as college commencements are held
Crime|Education|Technology|US

Schools turn to artificial intelligence to spot guns as companies press lawmakers for state funds

Schools across the U.S. are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence and video cameras to spot guns

Schools turn to artificial intelligence to spot guns as companies press lawmakers for state funds
Crime|Education|MidEast|News|US|World

Campus Gaza rallies may subside, but experts see possible 'hot summer of protest'

About a dozen students arrested by police clearing a sit-in at a Denver college campus emerged from detainment to cheers from fellow pro-Palestinian

Campus Gaza rallies may subside, but experts see possible 'hot summer of protest'
Education|Entertainment|News|US

Seinfeld speech at Duke commencement prompts walkout protesting his support for Israel

Dozens of students walked out of Duke University's commencement ceremony on Sunday as some chanted "free Palestine" to protest its guest speaker, comedian Jerry Seinfeld, who has supported

Seinfeld speech at Duke commencement prompts walkout protesting his support for Israel
Education|MidEast|News|Political|US

Pro-Palestinian protests dwindle on campuses as US college graduations are marked by defiant acts

Despite pro-Palestinian protests roiling some U.S. college campuses this spring, graduation ceremonies are going off largely peacefully so far

Pro-Palestinian protests dwindle on campuses as US college graduations are marked by defiant acts
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Georgia students walk out, PM vows to pass 'foreign agent' bill on Tuesday

Hundreds of university students in the Georgian capital walked out of classes on Monday, joining thousands of protesters opposing a bill on "foreign agents", as the

Georgia students walk out, PM vows to pass 'foreign agent' bill on Tuesday
Education|MidEast|News|World

Pro-Palestinian protests dwindle on campuses as some US college graduations marked by defiant acts

Despite pro-Palestinian protests roiling some U.S. college campuses this spring, graduation ceremonies are going off largely peacefully so far

Pro-Palestinian protests dwindle on campuses as some US college graduations marked by defiant acts
Education|News|US|World

Campus protests over Israel-Hamas war scaled down during US commencement exercises

Protests over the Israel-Hamas war have spread across U.S. university and college campuses in recent weeks, leading to disruptions and arrests

Campus protests over Israel-Hamas war scaled down during US commencement exercises
Education|News|World

Gazans strive to study as war shatters education system

Pupils sitting cross-legged on the sand take classes in a tent near Khan Younis in Gaza.

Gazans strive to study as war shatters education system
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Amsterdam University closes for two days after violent protests over Gaza

The University of Amsterdam on Monday said it would remain closed for two days after police moved in to end a pro-Palestinian protest at one of its campuses earlier on the day.

Amsterdam University closes for two days after violent protests over Gaza
Arts|Education|US

Historic building goes up in flames in Merced

Historic building goes up in flames in Merced

Historic building goes up in flames in Merced
Education|News

UNC board slashes diversity program funding to divert money to public safety resources

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Board of Trustees voted to cut diversity program funding for next year's budget starting July 1

UNC board slashes diversity program funding to divert money to public safety resources
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Mississippi governor signs law restricting transgender people's use of bathrooms and locker rooms

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves has signed a new law regulating transgender people’s use of bathrooms, locker rooms and dormitories in public education buildings

Mississippi governor signs law restricting transgender people's use of bathrooms and locker rooms
Economy|Education|Health|Lifestyle

Day care prices aren't getting better. So states are stepping in

Child care has long been expensive for families, hard to find and financially precarious for day care owners and workers

Day care prices aren't getting better. So states are stepping in
Education|Lifestyle|News

Appeal judges voice doubts about ruling on transgender woman's admission into Wyoming sorority

Appeal judges are having doubts about whether they can rule on a transgender woman’s admission into a University of Wyoming sorority

Appeal judges voice doubts about ruling on transgender woman's admission into Wyoming sorority
Education|Asia

China launches campaign to halt school bullying, excessive homework

China's Ministry of Education said on Tuesday it was launching a campaign to address issues including excessive homework and bullying in schools, as part of efforts to boost

China launches campaign to halt school bullying, excessive homework
Economy|Education|Environment|News|World

Wars cause widespread pollution and environmental damage − here’s how to address it in peace accords

War is wreaking havoc on land, water and critical infrastructure in Ukraine and Gaza. Two experts on peace and conflict explain how to include such impacts in peace agreements.

Wars cause widespread pollution and environmental damage − here’s how to address it in peace accords
Education|News|Sports

Texas A&M-Notre Dame matchup will be in prime time on ABC on Aug. 31

The first full week of the upcoming college football season will feature a Saturday tripleheader on ABC, including Texas A&M hosting Notre Dame in prime time

Texas A&M-Notre Dame matchup will be in prime time on ABC on Aug. 31
Education

Harvard students end protest as university agrees to discuss Middle East conflict

Anti-war protesters have taken down their tents in Harvard Yard after the university agreed to meet to discuss their demands

Harvard students end protest as university agrees to discuss Middle East conflict
Education|News|World

UK universities at risk as international student numbers plunge, report says

Britain should avoid further restricting international student numbers or some universities may collapse, a government commissioned report said on Tuesday, after

UK universities at risk as international student numbers plunge, report says
Education|Lifestyle

A Chicago teen entered college at 10. At 17, she earned a doctorate from Arizona State

Dorothy Jean Tillman's participation in Arizona State University’s May 6 commencement was the latest step on a higher-education journey the Chicago teen started when she took her first college course at age 10

A Chicago teen entered college at 10. At 17, she earned a doctorate from Arizona State
Education|MidEast|News

Harvard pro-Palestinian students end encampment but vow continued protest

A group of Harvard students said on Tuesday they would peacefully end a pro-Palestinian protest encampment after the university agreed to discuss its endowment with the protesters and

Harvard pro-Palestinian students end encampment but vow continued protest
Education|News|Opinion|US

70 years ago, school integration was a dream many believed could actually happen. It hasn't

Seventy years ago this week, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled separating children in schools by race was unconstitutional

70 years ago, school integration was a dream many believed could actually happen. It hasn't
Education|News|World

Amsterdam university cancels classes after violence erupted at a pro-Palestinian rally

The University of Amsterdam has canceled classes and shut buildings for two days after the latest demonstrations over the war in Gaza turned destructive

Amsterdam university cancels classes after violence erupted at a pro-Palestinian rally
Business|Education|Lifestyle|Opinion

5 thoughts for new college grads seeking to find the right balance between meaningful work and making money

A philosopher and a psychologist break down the challenges of finding purposeful work that also pays well.

5 thoughts for new college grads seeking to find the right balance between meaningful work and making money
Education|Health

Florence Nightingale overcame the limits set on proper Victorian women – and brought modern science and statistics to nursing

Among her 5 decades of accomplishments, Nightingale founded the world’s first nursing school and advocated health care for all.

Florence Nightingale overcame the limits set on proper Victorian women – and brought modern science and statistics to nursing
Education|Environment

Community colleges offer clean energy training as climate-related jobs expand across America

As students across the nation consider jobs that play a role in solving the climate crisis, they’re looking for meaningful climate training

Community colleges offer clean energy training as climate-related jobs expand across America
Education|Health|US

A California art teacher died from rabies after an encounter with a bat in her classroom

A California art teacher died from rabies after an encounter with a bat in her classroom

A California art teacher died from rabies after an encounter with a bat in her classroom
Education|News|US

A greasy, monumental ritual at the Naval Academy ends after more than 2 hours

A first-year U.S. Naval Academy student has stood victorious on classmates' shoulders and placed an upperclassman’s cap atop the Herndon Monument after a grueling, slippery struggle

A greasy, monumental ritual at the Naval Academy ends after more than 2 hours
Sports|Education|Lifestyle|Opinion|US

Why the speech by Kansas City Chiefs kicker was embraced at Benedictine College's commencement

Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker may have stirred controversy for his proclamations of conservative politics and Catholicism, but he received a standing ovation at the May 11 commencement ceremony at Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas

Why the speech by Kansas City Chiefs kicker was embraced at Benedictine College's commencement
Education|News|US

Kansas governor cites competition concerns while vetoing measure for school gun-detection technology

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly has vetoed a measure that could have earmarked up to $5 million for certain gun-detection software in schools

Kansas governor cites competition concerns while vetoing measure for school gun-detection technology
Education|MidEast|News

Police take back building from protesters at University of California, Irvine

Police on Wednesday took back a lecture hall from pro-Palestinian protesters who for hours occupied the building at the University of

Police take back building from protesters at University of California, Irvine
Education|News|Political|US|World

Biden's upcoming graduation speech roils Morehouse College, a center of Black politics and culture

President Joe Biden will have his most direct engagement with college students since the start of the Israel-Hamas war when he speaks at Morehouse College's commencement

Biden's upcoming graduation speech roils Morehouse College, a center of Black politics and culture
Education|News|US

Topeka was at the center of Brown v. Board. Decades later, segregation of another sort lingers

The school system in Topeka, Kansas, was at the center of the landmark Brown v

Topeka was at the center of Brown v. Board. Decades later, segregation of another sort lingers
Education|Health|News

South Korean court rejects effort to block plan that would boost medical school admissions

A South Korean court has ruled in favor of the government’s contentious plan to drastically boost medical school admissions

South Korean court rejects effort to block plan that would boost medical school admissions
Education|News|US|World

Democratic divide on Gaza war, campus protests hurting Biden, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Democrats are deeply divided over President Joe Biden's handling of both the war in Gaza and the U.S. campus protests against it, a new Reuters

Democratic divide on Gaza war, campus protests hurting Biden, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
Education|News|US

Biden commemorates Brown v. Board of Education anniversary with White House meeting

U.S. President Joe Biden on Thursday met with family members of the plaintiffs in the 1954 Supreme Court case Brown v.

Biden commemorates Brown v. Board of Education anniversary with White House meeting
Education|Europe|Lifestyle|News|World

European Court upholds Belgium's school head scarf ban

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) on Thursday upheld a head scarf ban at secondary schools in Flanders, Belgium's northern region.

European Court upholds Belgium's school head scarf ban
Education|News|US|World

Police dismantle pro-Palestinian encampment at DePaul University in Chicago

Police have dismantled a pro-Palestinian encampment at DePaul University in Chicago

Police dismantle pro-Palestinian encampment at DePaul University in Chicago
Education|Health|Opinion

College students in Austin, Texas, have dwelled in windowless rooms for years − here’s why the city finally decided to ban them

Students in windowless rooms are reporting anxiety, depression and fatigue. A professor of architecture says developers need to let the light shine in.

College students in Austin, Texas, have dwelled in windowless rooms for years − here’s why the city finally decided to ban them
Education|News|Opinion|US

How Black teachers lost when civil rights won in Brown v. Board

As the nation marks the 70th anniversary of Brown v. Board, one of its most significant side effects − the large-scale loss of Black teachers − continues to affect America’s schools.

How Black teachers lost when civil rights won in Brown v. Board
Education|News|Opinion|Political|US

70 years after Brown v. Board, America is both more diverse — and more segregated

Seventy years after the Supreme Court's Brown v

70 years after Brown v. Board, America is both more diverse — and more segregated
Business|Education|Finance

Buyout firm Roark explores sale of Primrose Schools, sources say

Private equity firm Roark Capital is exploring a sale of Primrose Schools that could value the U.S. education franchise at nearly $2 billion, including debt

Buyout firm Roark explores sale of Primrose Schools, sources say
Political|Education|Election|US

Latinos found jobs and cheap housing in a Pennsylvania city but political power has proven elusive

A federal lawsuit argues the way representatives are elected to a local school board in Pennsylvania's coal region is unfairly shutting Latino voters out of power

Latinos found jobs and cheap housing in a Pennsylvania city but political power has proven elusive
Education|News|World

Belgium's Ghent university severs ties with three Israeli institutions

Belgium's University of Ghent (UGent) is severing ties with three Israeli educational or research institutions which it says no longer align with UGent's human rights policy, its

Belgium's Ghent university severs ties with three Israeli institutions
Education|MidEast|News|US

New York City said 'no injuries' at Columbia arrests; students' medical records say otherwise

After the arrests of pro-Palestine student protesters occupying a Columbia University building last month, New York Mayor Eric Adams and senior police officials

New York City said 'no injuries' at Columbia arrests; students' medical records say otherwise
Education

I served as a college president for nearly two decades – I know choosing the right commencement speaker can be fraught with risks

The right commencement speaker can create a memorable experience, generate favorable media coverage for the school and inspire donors. So why do colleges miss the mark on this once-a-year decision?

I served as a college president for nearly two decades – I know choosing the right commencement speaker can be fraught with risks
Education|News|Opinion|US

Pennsylvania school district's decision to cut song from student concert raises concerns

A Pennsylvania school district’s decision to remove a song from a recent student choral concert has divided the community and spurred a review by a civil rights group

Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|Opinion|Uncategorized|US

A college puts the 'cat' into 'education' by giving Max an honorary 'doctor of litter-ature' degree

A Vermont university has bestowed the honorary degree of “doctor of litter-ature” on a cat named Max who has become a beloved member of its community

A college puts the 'cat' into 'education' by giving Max an honorary 'doctor of litter-ature' degree
Education|News|Opinion|US

Biden says landmark 1954 Supreme Court ruling on school desegregation was about more than education

Biden has spoken to Black leaders at the National Museum of African American History and Culture about the 70th anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court decision that desegregated schools

Biden says landmark 1954 Supreme Court ruling on school desegregation was about more than education
Crime|Education|Political

6 Penn students among 19 pro-Palestinian protesters arrested during attempt to occupy building

Authorities say a half-dozen University of Pennsylvania students were among 19 pro-Palestinian protesters arrested during an attempt to occupy a building on campus

6 Penn students among 19 pro-Palestinian protesters arrested during attempt to occupy building
Education|News|US|World

Despite polls, Biden aides insist Gaza campus protests will not hurt reelection bid

Several top White House aides say they are confident protests across U.S. college campuses against Israel's offensive in Gaza will not translate into

Despite polls, Biden aides insist Gaza campus protests will not hurt reelection bid
Education|News|Opinion|US|World

Biden tells Morehouse graduates that scenes in Gaza from the Israel-Hamas war break his heart, too

President Joe Biden has offered his most direct recognition of the anguish American college students are feeling over the Israel-Hamas war

Biden tells Morehouse graduates that scenes in Gaza from the Israel-Hamas war break his heart, too
Education|Opinion

The Israel-Hamas war is testing whether campuses are sacrosanct places for speech and protest

Colleges and universities have long been protected places for free expression without pressure or punishment

The Israel-Hamas war is testing whether campuses are sacrosanct places for speech and protest
News|Crime|Education|US

Pro-Palestinian protesters set up a new encampment at Drexel University

Pro-Palestinian protesters set up a new encampment at Drexel University in Philadelphia over the weekend, prompting a lockdown of school buildings, a day after authorities thwarted an attempted occupation of a school building at the neighboring University of Pennsylvania campus

Pro-Palestinian protesters set up a new encampment at Drexel University
Education|News

At Morehouse graduation, thanks to 'God for woke class of 2024'

President Joe Biden's commencement speech at Morehouse College on Sunday was delivered without any interruptions from students or faculty

At Morehouse graduation, thanks to 'God for woke class of 2024'
News|Crime|Education|US

Closing arguments set in trial of University of Arizona grad student accused of killing a professor

Closing arguments are scheduled for Monday in the trial of a former University of Arizona graduate student accused of killing a professor on campus two years ago

Closing arguments set in trial of University of Arizona grad student accused of killing a professor
Education|Science

How community colleges kept students engaged during and after the pandemic

One community college created a science pathway program that boasts a 100% employment rate for graduates.

How community colleges kept students engaged during and after the pandemic
Education|News|US

Student anger over the Vietnam War erupted into violence in the ’60s − a terrorism expert explores if the same could happen today

Student-led protests in response to US engagement in the Vietnam War mounted in the 1960s and led to a group called the Weather Underground that believed in direct confrontation with the state.

Student anger over the Vietnam War erupted into violence in the ’60s − a terrorism expert explores if the same could happen today
News|Education|Political|World

Drexel threatens to clear encampment as arrests linked to Israel-Hamas war protests exceed 3,000

Drexel University in Philadelphia is threatening to clear an encampment of pro-Palestinian protesters as arrests linked to campus demonstrations against the Israel-Hamas war surpassed the 3,000 mark nationwide

Drexel threatens to clear encampment as arrests linked to Israel-Hamas war protests exceed 3,000
Business|Education|News|Sports

Power conferences, NCAA to vote on landmark $2.7 billion settlement as smaller leagues balk at terms

University presidents around the country are scheduled to meet this week to vote on whether to accept a proposed settlement of an antitrust lawsuit that would cost the NCAA nearly $3 billion

Power conferences, NCAA to vote on landmark $2.7 billion settlement as smaller leagues balk at terms
Business|Education|Finance|News

Billionaire rains cash on UMass graduates to tune of $1,000 each, but says they must give half away

Billionaire philanthropist Rob Hale has surprised the graduating class at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth by giving each of them $1,000

Billionaire rains cash on UMass graduates to tune of $1,000 each, but says they must give half away
Education|Lifestyle

Mother who said school officials hid her teen's gender expression appeals judge's dismissal of case

A Maine woman is appealing the dismissal of her lawsuit that accused school officials of encouraging her teen’s gender expression by providing a chest binder and using a new name and pronouns, without consulting her

Mother who said school officials hid her teen's gender expression appeals judge's dismissal of case
Education|MidEast|US|World

Israeli American soldier killed during Oct. 7 Hamas attack remembered at New York memorial service

A New York Jewish community is mourning the death of a young Israeli American soldier who Israeli authorities had believed was taken hostage following Hamas’ attack on Israel last Oct. 7

Education|News|US

University of California academic workers strike to stand up for pro-Palestinian protesters

Graduate students at the University of California, Santa Cruz walked off their jobs and went on strike Monday

University of California academic workers strike to stand up for pro-Palestinian protesters
News|Crime|Education|MidEast|Political|US

Police break up pro-Palestinian camp at the University of Michigan

Police have broken up a pro-Palestinian encampment at the University of Michigan less than a week after demonstrators showed up at the home of a school official and placed fake body bags on her lawn

Police break up pro-Palestinian camp at the University of Michigan
Arts|Education

Expansion of Asian American studies fueled by racial attacks and activism

After decades in the shadows, Asian American studies has expanded on college campuses.

Expansion of Asian American studies fueled by racial attacks and activism
Sports|Education|Health|News|US

Tennessee latest state to mandate automatic defibrillators at high schools

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell joined Gov. Bill Lee in celebrating a newly enacted law requiring all Tennessee high schools to keep an automated external defibrillator available during classes, athletic practices and games

Education|Crime|News|US

Former Arizona grad student convicted of first-degree murder in 2022 shooting of professor

A former University of Arizona graduate student has been convicted of first-degree murder for fatally shooting a professor on campus two years ago

Former Arizona grad student convicted of first-degree murder in 2022 shooting of professor
Education|News|Opinion

Sen. Cory Booker questions US prison labor policies, calls for change

Sen. Cory Booker says prisoners should be learning professional skills that help prepare them for their release instead of being forced to work

Sen. Cory Booker questions US prison labor policies, calls for change
Economy|Education|News|Political|US

Biden administration canceling student loans for another 160,000 borrowers

The Biden administration is canceling student loans for another 160,000 borrowers through a combination of existing programs

Biden administration canceling student loans for another 160,000 borrowers
Education|Environment|Science|US

Graduating seniors seek degrees in climate change and more US universities deliver

Many high school students in the United States are sensitive to the ongoing climate crisis, and some are demanding more paths that allow them to work on solutions to the planet's warming

Graduating seniors seek degrees in climate change and more US universities deliver
Crime|Education|News|US

UCLA police chief reassigned following criticism over handling of campus demonstrations

The police chief at the University of California, Los Angeles, has been reassigned amid criticism of his handling of campus demonstrations

UCLA police chief reassigned following criticism over handling of campus demonstrations
Arts|Business|Economy|Education

Javier Milei, the hard rocker in Argentina's highest office, turns his book talk into wild show

A book presentation about neoclassical economic theory may not sound like a crowd-pleaser

Javier Milei, the hard rocker in Argentina's highest office, turns his book talk into wild show
Education|MidEast|News|US

Rutgers, Northwestern defend deals with student protesters: 'We had to get the encampment down'

The presidents of Northwestern and Rutgers universities have come to Capitol Hill to defend their decisions to end pro-Palestinian encampments through negotiations rather than police force

Rutgers, Northwestern defend deals with student protesters: 'We had to get the encampment down'
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Pro-Palestinian protesters leave after Drexel University decides to have police clear encampment

Protesters packed up and left a pro-Palestinian encampment at Philadelphia’s Drexel University after the school announced a decision to have police clear the encampment

Pro-Palestinian protesters leave after Drexel University decides to have police clear encampment
Education|News|World

Group of graduates walk out of Harvard commencement chanting 'Free, free Palestine'

Hundreds of students in graduation robes walked out of the Harvard commencement chanting “Free, free Palestine” after weeks of protests on campus

Group of graduates walk out of Harvard commencement chanting 'Free, free Palestine'
Education|News

Calls for divestment from apartheid South Africa gave today’s pro-Palestinian student activists a blueprint to follow

In the 1980s, university administrators called the police on anti-apartheid protesters, threatened to revoke their scholarships and ordered staff to demolish encampments.

Calls for divestment from apartheid South Africa gave today’s pro-Palestinian student activists a blueprint to follow
Education|Health|Lifestyle

Adult day services provide stimulation for older Americans, and respite for full-time caregivers

Thousands of older Americans are in adult day services that provide safe, stimulating places for those who have physical or cognitive disabilities and also give respite to their caregiver

Adult day services provide stimulation for older Americans, and respite for full-time caregivers
Education|News|US

UCLA should have immediately removed protesters, chancellor tells House

The head of the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) told a U.S.

UCLA should have immediately removed protesters, chancellor tells House
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Fate of lawsuit filed by Black Texas student punished over hairstyle in hands of federal judge

A federal judge has not issued an immediate ruling after hearing legal arguments over whether to dismiss a lawsuit filed by a Black high school student in Texas over his hairstyle

Fate of lawsuit filed by Black Texas student punished over hairstyle in hands of federal judge
Business|Education|Finance|Sports

NCAA, leagues back $2.8 billion settlement, setting stage for current, former athletes to be paid

The NCAA and five major college sports conferences have agreed to settle antitrust allegations for nearly $2.8 billion over the next 10 years

NCAA, leagues back $2.8 billion settlement, setting stage for current, former athletes to be paid
Education|News|Sports

With college athletes on cusp of revenue-sharing, there are Title IX questions that must be answered

The athlete pay system looming for college sports will bring questions about Title IX, the federal law that prohibits sex discrimination for schools that receive federal funds

With college athletes on cusp of revenue-sharing, there are Title IX questions that must be answered
Education|Opinion|Political

6 ways to encourage political discussion on college campuses

Political discussions on campus can be a lot more productive if the right expectations are set.

6 ways to encourage political discussion on college campuses
Asia|Education|News|World

Hundreds of foreign students flee Kyrgyzstan after mob attack

Students from Pakistan and other Asian countries are leaving Kyrgyzstan by the hundreds after an angry mob attacked their living quarters this month, although some hope to return

Hundreds of foreign students flee Kyrgyzstan after mob attack
Business|Economy|Education|News|US

Workers at Georgia school bus maker Blue Bird approve their first union contract

Workers at a Georgia school bus manufacturer have approved their first union contract

Workers at Georgia school bus maker Blue Bird approve their first union contract
Crime|Education|MidEast|News|US

UCLA police arrest young man for alleged felony assault in attack on pro-Palestinian encampment

An 18-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly taking part in a violent attack on a pro-Palestinian encampment at the University of California, Los Angeles, last month

UCLA police arrest young man for alleged felony assault in attack on pro-Palestinian encampment
Education|News|US

Pronouns and tribal affiliations are now forbidden in South Dakota public university employee emails

A new South Dakota Board of Regents policy keeps employees from including their gender pronouns in school email signatures and other correspondence

Pronouns and tribal affiliations are now forbidden in South Dakota public university employee emails
Education|Health|US

Native American students miss school at higher rates. It only got worse during the pandemic

Years after COVID-19 disrupted American schools, nearly every state is still struggling with attendance

Native American students miss school at higher rates. It only got worse during the pandemic
Education|US

Republican-appointed University of Wisconsin regent refuses to step down when term ends

A conservative University of Wisconsin regent says he won't step down when his term ends this month

Republican-appointed University of Wisconsin regent refuses to step down when term ends
Economy|Education|News|US

At North Carolina's GOP convention, governor candidate Robinson energizes Republicans for election

North Carolina's Republican candidate for governor Mark Robinson delivered a speech focused on the economy and education at the NCGOP Convention's Old North State Dinner in Greensboro Saturday

At North Carolina's GOP convention, governor candidate Robinson energizes Republicans for election
Education|News

National Spelling Bee reflects the economic success and cultural impact of immigrants from India

Since 1999, 28 of the last 34 Scripps National Spelling Bee champions have been Indian American

National Spelling Bee reflects the economic success and cultural impact of immigrants from India
Education|Lifestyle

California evangelical seminary ponders changes that would make it more welcoming to LGBTQ students

An evangelical seminary in Pasadena, California, is considering revisions to its sexual standards

California evangelical seminary ponders changes that would make it more welcoming to LGBTQ students
Education|News

Brown University president's commencement speech briefly interrupted by protesters

Protesters have briefly disrupted an outdoor commencement address given by Brown University’s president

Education|Lifestyle|Sports

Trevino wins grant from MLB Players Trust for charity that teaches art to those with special needs

When Jose Trevino took a teen leadership class taught by Sherri Davis in high school the New York Yankees catcher couldn’t have imagined the long-lasting impact it would have

Trevino wins grant from MLB Players Trust for charity that teaches art to those with special needs
Asia|Economy|Education|World

UN report says that education, social safety nets vital for Asia to grow rich, cope with aging

A report by the United Nations says that as economies in Asia and the Pacific slow and grow older, countries need to do more to ensure that workers get the education, training and social safety nets needed to raise incomes and ensure social equity

UN report says that education, social safety nets vital for Asia to grow rich, cope with aging
Education|Opinion

Quick adoption in 34 states of Erin’s Law to prevent child abuse shows power of one individual to make policy

Erin’s Law requires the teaching of child sexual abuse and exploitation prevention classes from kindergarten through eighth grade. How it got adopted by 34 states is the story of one woman’s crusade.

Quick adoption in 34 states of Erin’s Law to prevent child abuse shows power of one individual to make policy
Education|News

National Spelling Bee competitors try to address weaknesses, including 'super short, tricky words'

A four-letter word sent Shradha Rachamreddy to a third-place finish in last year’s Scripps National Spelling Bee

National Spelling Bee competitors try to address weaknesses, including 'super short, tricky words'
Education|Health|News

College in Detroit suspends in-person classes because of pro-Palestinian camp

Wayne State University in Detroit has suspended in-person classes and encouraged staff to work remotely

College in Detroit suspends in-person classes because of pro-Palestinian camp
Education|Opinion

Most AAPI adults think the history of racism should be taught in schools, an AP-NORC poll finds

About 7 in 10 AAPI adults approve of K-12 public schools teaching about the history of slavery, racism and segregation

Most AAPI adults think the history of racism should be taught in schools, an AP-NORC poll finds
Education|MidEast|News|US

California academic workers strike in support of pro-Palestinian protests

Discord from last month's mob attack on pro-Palestinian student activists encamped at the University of California, Los Angeles, flared again on Tuesday as

California academic workers strike in support of pro-Palestinian protests
Education

State laws threaten to erode academic freedom in US higher education

A wave of mostly partisan laws have sought to curtail what university faculty can say and teach.

State laws threaten to erode academic freedom in US higher education
Education|Lifestyle

A lesson on dissent from a Vietnam War protester who joined the US military – and then faced execution after his protest didn’t stop

At least one positive came out of the racial protests during the Vietnam War era – the emergence of Black studies programs on college campuses.

A lesson on dissent from a Vietnam War protester who joined the US military – and then faced execution after his protest didn’t stop
Economy|Education|Lifestyle|News|US

Three tips for parents of 'boomerang' kids who move back home

If you are a new graduate trying to move away from home and get your start in life: Sorry.

Three tips for parents of 'boomerang' kids who move back home
Education|Environment|US

US gives school districts $900 million for electric school buses

The White House on Wednesday unveiled nearly $900 million in awards to 530 school districts to replace thousands of aging, gas-fueled school buses with cleaner, mainly electric models.

US gives school districts $900 million for electric school buses
Education|Lifestyle

Quality early education can be expensive or hard to find. Home visits bring it to more families

Home visiting programs are providing a lifeline for families, especially those for whom access to quality early education is scarce or out of reach financially

Quality early education can be expensive or hard to find. Home visits bring it to more families
Arts|Education|Entertainment

Amy Homma succeeds Jacqueline Stewart to lead Academy Museum

Jacqueline Stewart is leaving her post leading the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures to return to the University of Chicago

Amy Homma succeeds Jacqueline Stewart to lead Academy Museum
Economy|Education|Lifestyle|News|Opinion|US

Less than 2% of philanthropic giving goes to women and girls. Can Melinda French Gates change that?

For years, less than 2% of philanthropic giving in the U.S. has gone to benefit women and girls, but that could change in part thanks to new resources that Melinda French Gates has pledged in recent weeks

Less than 2% of philanthropic giving goes to women and girls. Can Melinda French Gates change that?
Education|News|Sports|US

UConn's Karaban, Alabama's Sears and Arizona's Love back in college after withdrawing from NBA draft

UConn forward Alex Karaban is returning to school for a try at a third straight national title

UConn's Karaban, Alabama's Sears and Arizona's Love back in college after withdrawing from NBA draft
Education

Yale University names Maurie McInnis as its 24th president

Yale University has named its 24th president

Yale University names Maurie McInnis as its 24th president
Education|Entertainment

On spelling's saddest day, hyped National Spelling Bee competitors see their hopes dashed

The Scripps National Spelling Bee had its toughest day of competition with the quarterfinal and semifinal rounds

On spelling's saddest day, hyped National Spelling Bee competitors see their hopes dashed
Education|Political|US

What to know about Wisconsin's collective bargaining law for public workers

A judge’s overturning of Wisconsin’s 13-year-old law that effectively ended collective bargaining for teachers and most state government employees has rekindled a battle over labor rights in a state where the first public sector unions were formed 65 years ago

What to know about Wisconsin's collective bargaining law for public workers
Asia|Education|Health

South Korea presses ahead with medical school admissions hike despite trainee doctor strike

South Korea said on Thursday its medical schools will accept almost 1,500 additional students next year, pressing ahead with an admissions hike that has caused trainee

South Korea presses ahead with medical school admissions hike despite trainee doctor strike
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

The special Tony Award for educators goes to Baltimore community artist CJay Philip

The special Tony Award that honors educators is going to a Baltimore-based actor, educator, choreographer and Broadway veteran who has created arts opportunities for everyone from kindergartners to senior citizens

The special Tony Award for educators goes to Baltimore community artist CJay Philip
Education

Going to the boardroom from the classroom helps students learn how nonprofits work

This graduate course offers students a rare chance to gain firsthand experience prior to launching their careers and embarking on years of board service.

Going to the boardroom from the classroom helps students learn how nonprofits work
Education|News|US

Bruhat Soma, 12, wins US national spelling bee in a spell-off

Bruhat Soma, a 12-year-old from Tampa, Florida, won the 96th Scripps National Spelling Bee in a spell-off on Thursday, correctly spelling 29 words in 90 seconds including some of the most

Bruhat Soma, 12, wins US national spelling bee in a spell-off
Education|News|Opinion|Political|US|World

Harris addresses US Air Force Academy graduates near 80th D-Day anniversary

Vice President Kamala Harris spoke to a sea of white-capped graduates at the U.S. Air Force Academy graduation

Harris addresses US Air Force Academy graduates near 80th D-Day anniversary
Education|News|Sports|US

NCAA, states reach agreement in lawsuit to permanently allow multiple-transfer athletes to compete

The NCAA and a coalition of states suing the organization have announced a proposed settlement of a lawsuit that would allow athletes to play immediately no matter how many times they transfer

NCAA, states reach agreement in lawsuit to permanently allow multiple-transfer athletes to compete
Education|News|US

Bruhat Soma wins the National Spelling Bee after a slow night concludes with a sudden tiebreaker

Bruhat Soma was unbeatable before he arrived at the Scripps National Spelling Bee, and neither the dictionary, nor his competitors, nor a lightning-round tiebreaker challenged him on the way to victory

Bruhat Soma wins the National Spelling Bee after a slow night concludes with a sudden tiebreaker
Education|News|US

Degree attainment rates are increasing for US Latinos but pay disparities remain

U.S. Census data shows the number of Latinos acquiring degrees has steadily increased over the last two decades

Degree attainment rates are increasing for US Latinos but pay disparities remain
Education|News|Sports|US

Federal rule on Title IX is a ruse to require trans sports participation, GOP states say

A new federal regulation protecting the rights of transgender students has prompted lawsuits from Republican states that say it would require them to allow transgender athletes to compete on school teams

Federal rule on Title IX is a ruse to require trans sports participation, GOP states say
Crime|Education|MidEast|News|US|World

Police arrest 80 at Israel-Hamas war protest at UC Santa Cruz, school says

A spokesperson for the University of California, Santa Cruz, says approximately 80 people have been arrested at a pro-Palestinian demonstration that has been blocking the main campus entrance for days

Police arrest 80 at Israel-Hamas war protest at UC Santa Cruz, school says
Business|Education|Lifestyle

Internships are linked to better employment outcomes for college graduates – but there aren’t enough for students who want them

Internships significantly boost a college graduate’s chances of getting a job, but securing an internship is a challenge, new research shows.

Internships are linked to better employment outcomes for college graduates – but there aren’t enough for students who want them
Crime|Education|News|Uncategorized|US

UVA to pay $9 million related to shooting that killed 3 football players, wounded 2 students

The University of Virginia will pay $9 million in a settlement related to a 2022 campus shooting that killed three football players and wounded two students

UVA to pay $9 million related to shooting that killed 3 football players, wounded 2 students
Education|News|World

Disruptions at University of Chicago graduation as school withholds 4 diplomas over protests

A crowd of students protesting the war in Gaza have walked out of the University of Chicago’s commencement

Disruptions at University of Chicago graduation as school withholds 4 diplomas over protests
Education|Sports

Birmingham-Southern keeps inspiring, magical season alive with walk-off win at D-3 World Series

Birmingham-Southern is still swinging

Birmingham-Southern keeps inspiring, magical season alive with walk-off win at D-3 World Series
Education|News|US

Most US students are recovering from pandemic-era setbacks, but millions are making up little ground

America’s schools have just started making progress toward getting students back on track after they fell behind by historic margins during the pandemic

Most US students are recovering from pandemic-era setbacks, but millions are making up little ground
Education|Election|Entertainment

Unusual mix of possible candidates line up for Chicago's first school board elections this fall

The nation’s third-largest city is preparing for its first school board elections and the slate of potential candidates includes progressive activists, an afterschool squash program leader and a Grammy-winning rapper

Unusual mix of possible candidates line up for Chicago's first school board elections this fall
Education|Opinion

School boards, long locally focused and nonpartisan, get dragged into the national political culture wars

A tradition of nonpartisanship on locally elected school boards is changing, following a national shift toward divisive political partisanship.

School boards, long locally focused and nonpartisan, get dragged into the national political culture wars
Education|Opinion

Perception of campus police is more negative among students from minority groups

Prior encounters with police didn’t negatively affect student views of campus police, but perceptions varied among students from different ethnic and racial groups and LGBTQ+ students.

Perception of campus police is more negative among students from minority groups
Education|Health

Prenatal supplements fall woefully short in providing crucial nutrition during pregnancy – and most women don’t even know it

Many prenatal supplements don’t have enough folate, choline and omega-3 fatty acids.

Prenatal supplements fall woefully short in providing crucial nutrition during pregnancy – and most women don’t even know it
Education|Health|Lifestyle

When male puberty hits, parents need to be prepared

When male puberty hits, parents need to be prepared

When male puberty hits, parents need to be prepared
Education|Environment|US

The future of an eagle rescued in Ohio has been decided

The future of an eagle rescued in Ohio has been decided

Education|Lifestyle|US

New Orleans valedictorian lived in a homeless shelter as he rose to the top of his class

Elijah Hogan came through a senior year of high school in a homeless shelter to make it to the top of his class

New Orleans valedictorian lived in a homeless shelter as he rose to the top of his class
Arts|Education|Political|Science|US

Noam Chomsky at 96: The linguist, educator, philosopher and public thinker has had a massive intellectual and moral influence

Noam Chomsky’s notion of the human instinct for freedom ties together his many intellectual pursuits, from educating creative, independent citizens to rejecting social and economic hierarchies.

Noam Chomsky at 96: The linguist, educator, philosopher and public thinker has had a massive intellectual and moral influence
Education|Opinion|Political

Why you should talk to people you disagree with about politics

Conversations don’t immediately change people’s minds, but they can eventually. And in the meantime, they help forge real connections across a diverse and complex society.

Why you should talk to people you disagree with about politics
Education|World

Palestinian children dream of school in Gaza water queues

Thirteen-year-old Palestinian Hadeel Madi has many dreams, she said, and worked hard at school so she could study abroad.

Palestinian children dream of school in Gaza water queues
Arts|Celebrity|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Winfrey announces new book club pick and launches 'The Oprah Podcast'

Oprah Winfrey has her next book club pick and a new platform to talk books and other topics of the day

Winfrey announces new book club pick and launches 'The Oprah Podcast'
Education|News|Opinion|Political|Uncategorized|US

An American flag, a pencil sharpener − and the 10 Commandments: Louisiana’s law to mandate biblical displays in classrooms is the latest to push limits of religion in public schools

The Supreme Court’s approach toward religion in schools has been shifting, creating uncertainty about legislation such as Louisiana’s.

An American flag, a pencil sharpener − and the 10 Commandments: Louisiana’s law to mandate biblical displays in classrooms is the latest to push limits of religion in public schools
Crime|Education

Columbia University settles lawsuit over campus safety amid protests

Columbia University will provide safety escorts and take other steps to protect its students, to settle a lawsuit claiming its campus had become unsafe during

Columbia University settles lawsuit over campus safety amid protests
Education|News

Columbia University and a Jewish student agree on a settlement that imposes more safety measures

Columbia University has agreed to take additional steps to make its students feel secure on campus

Columbia University and a Jewish student agree on a settlement that imposes more safety measures
Education|MidEast|News|World

After publishing an article critical of Israel, Columbia Law Review's website is shut down by board

A student-run legal journal has been taken offline by its board of directors after it objected to the publication of an article that accused Israel of genocide

After publishing an article critical of Israel, Columbia Law Review's website is shut down by board
Education|Lifestyle|Opinion|Technology

In their own words: What young people wish they'd known about social media

Kids constantly hear about the downsides of social media from the adults in their lives, often in the form of dire warnings and commands

In their own words: What young people wish they'd known about social media
Education|Europe

Displaced Ukrainians make remote-controlled stretchers in family workshop

Ukrainian teenager Yelisei Mamonov dreams of attending his country's top technical university one day.

Displaced Ukrainians make remote-controlled stretchers in family workshop
Crime|Education|MidEast|News|World

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators arrested at Stanford University after occupying president's office

Stanford University says 13 people have been arrested when law enforcement removed pro-Palestinian demonstrators who occupied a building that houses the university president and provost offices

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators arrested at Stanford University after occupying president's office
Crime|Education|MidEast|News|US|World

Stanford students arrested in pro-Palestinian protest that took over president's office

More than a dozen people were arrested at Stanford University in California on Wednesday after pro-Palestinian student protesters barricaded themselves inside the office of the

Stanford students arrested in pro-Palestinian protest that took over president's office
Arts|Education|News

Heartbreak, anger and many questions follow University of the Arts' abrupt decision to close

Fallout is spreading over the impending closure of the University of the Arts in Philadelphia

Heartbreak, anger and many questions follow University of the Arts' abrupt decision to close
Education|Health|Lifestyle

Young adults who fare relatively well after spending time in the child welfare system say steady support from caring grown-ups made a big difference

It’s hard to start living on your own after turning 18 and aging out of foster care.

Young adults who fare relatively well after spending time in the child welfare system say steady support from caring grown-ups made a big difference
Education|News

Court ruling will allow student housing at UC Berkeley’s People’s Park, a counterculture landmark

A California Supreme Court ruling will allow the University of California to build new student housing at Berkeley’s historic People’s Park

Court ruling will allow student housing at UC Berkeley’s People’s Park, a counterculture landmark
Education|Health|Opinion|US

Only 1.6% of US doctors were Black in 1906 – and the legacy of inequality in medical education has not yet been erased

Increased mistrust of the US medical profession and higher mortality rates are two consequences of the lack of Black doctors.

Only 1.6% of US doctors were Black in 1906 – and the legacy of inequality in medical education has not yet been erased
Education|News|Opinion|US

A Texas county removed 17 books from its libraries. An appeals court says eight must be returned.

A federal appeals court says eight books dealing with subjects including racism and transgender issues must be returned to library shelves in a rural Texas county that had removed them

Education|Lifestyle|News|Opinion|US

US appeals court rules some books be restored to Texas library shelves

A federal appeals court panel on Thursday ordered that eight of 17 books that had been removed from a Texas library's shelves over conservatives' complaints that they were

Education|Environment|Science

Scientists and Indigenous leaders team up to conserve seals and an ancestral way of life at Yakutat, Alaska

Collaborative research by archaeologists, environmental scientists and tribal elders combines science and Indigenous knowledge to tell the story of centuries of life at a glacier’s edge.

Scientists and Indigenous leaders team up to conserve seals and an ancestral way of life at Yakutat, Alaska
Business|Education|Lifestyle|Opinion

Beyond Seinfeld’s ‘Unfrosted’ – lessons from Michigan’s serial cereal entrepreneurs

The Pop-Tart teaches an entrepreneurial lesson: While first movers may have an advantage, a fast follower often wins the game in the long run.

Beyond Seinfeld’s ‘Unfrosted’ – lessons from Michigan’s serial cereal entrepreneurs
Education|News|World

Erdogan dismisses secular criticism on Turkey's new curriculum

President Tayyip Erdogan on Friday dismissed criticism of Turkey's new education curriculum and vowed to prioritise "national values" in the face of worries that the changes will

Erdogan dismisses secular criticism on Turkey's new curriculum
Business|Education|Finance|Technology

Bain Capital to take PowerSchool private in $5.6 billion deal

Buyout firm Bain Capital will take PowerSchool Holdings private in a deal valuing the education-software provider at $5.6 billion, PowerSchool said on Friday.

Bain Capital to take PowerSchool private in $5.6 billion deal
Education|Environment

Help save bees and butterflies on the brink this Giving Tuesday

Help save bees and butterflies on the brink this Giving Tuesday

Help save bees and butterflies on the brink this Giving Tuesday
Crime|Education

Shooting at Panama university leaves one dead, another injured

Two shooters opened fire on Friday at a rural branch of the University of Panama, killing a young man and wounding another, police and university officials said.

Shooting at Panama university leaves one dead, another injured
Crime|Education|Lifestyle|News|US|Videos

Teenager who killed 4 in Michigan high school shooting appeals life sentence

A teenager who was convicted of fatally shooting four students at his high school in Michigan is appealing his life sentence

Teenager who killed 4 in Michigan high school shooting appeals life sentence
Education|News|World

Judge orders temporary halt to UC academic workers' strike over war in Gaza

A state judge has ordered academic workers at the University of California to temporarily halt their weekslong strike over the war in Gaza

Judge orders temporary halt to UC academic workers' strike over war in Gaza
Celebrity|Education|Entertainment|Uncategorized

Howard University cuts ties with Sean 'Diddy' Combs after video of attack on Cassie

Howard University is cutting ties to Sean “Diddy” Combs, rescinding an honorary degree that was awarded to him and disbanding a scholarship program in his name

Howard University cuts ties with Sean 'Diddy' Combs after video of attack on Cassie
Education|News

A Christian group teaches public school students during the school day. Their footprint is growing

An Ohio-based Christian nonprofit that organizes off-campus Bible classes for public school students has taken off in Indiana since the state passed legislation forcing school districts to comply

A Christian group teaches public school students during the school day. Their footprint is growing
Education|Europe|Sports

For the Slovenian school where Mavericks star Luka Doncic got his start, he's still a hometown hero

At the primary school in Slovenia's capital where Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic got his start, he's still the hometown hero

For the Slovenian school where Mavericks star Luka Doncic got his start, he's still a hometown hero
Education|Sports

Princeton's Sarah Fillier is preparing for upcoming PWHL draft, where Canadian projected to go 1st

Sarah Fillier is ready to shelve her Princeton education and focus on hockey by entering the PWHL draft, where she is projected the No. 1 pick on Monday

Princeton's Sarah Fillier is preparing for upcoming PWHL draft, where Canadian projected to go 1st
Education|Opinion

How DEI rollbacks at colleges and universities set back learning

DEI programs bolster college students’ sense of identity and belonging. Without these programs, they stand to miss out on crucial learning and career opportunities.

How DEI rollbacks at colleges and universities set back learning
Education|News|Sports

College softball coaches worry the arrival of athlete pay could slow their sport's growth

The NCAA’s recent agreement with the major conferences that sets a path towards schools directly paying athletes could have major consequences for softball

College softball coaches worry the arrival of athlete pay could slow their sport's growth
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Travel|US

The Library of Congress wants more visitors. Spider-Man, Santana and Lincoln are on deck

The Library of Congress is unveiling an eclectic new exhibit drawing on the institution’s vast historical archives and designed to make the Library a more popular and accessible destination for visitors and tourists

The Library of Congress wants more visitors. Spider-Man, Santana and Lincoln are on deck
Education|US

Massachusetts school allowed to ban student's 'two genders' shirt, court rules

A Massachusetts public middle school did not violate a student's free speech rights under the U.S.

Massachusetts school allowed to ban student's 'two genders' shirt, court rules
Asia|Crime|Education|News

4 Iowa instructors teaching at a Chinese university were attacked at a park

Four Iowa college instructors teaching in China have been attacked while visiting a public park

Education|News|Opinion|Political|US

Biden's student loan work gets tepid reviews — even among those with debt, an AP-NORC poll finds

A new poll shows relatively few Americans say they’re fans of President Joe Biden’s work on the issue of student loans

Biden's student loan work gets tepid reviews — even among those with debt, an AP-NORC poll finds
Asia|Crime|Education|News|US

Officials work to bring home US instructors recovering after stabbing attack at Chinese park

U.S. officials are working to bring home four injured instructors from Iowa’s Cornell College who were stabbed in the northeast Chinese city of Jilin where they were teaching

Officials work to bring home US instructors recovering after stabbing attack at Chinese park
Education|MidEast|News|US

California public university academics end pro-Palestinian strike under court order

Thousands of University of California academic workers who went on strike at six campuses protesting administrators' response to pro-Palestinian protests

California public university academics end pro-Palestinian strike under court order
Education|News|US

Sandy Hook shooting survivors to graduate with mixed emotions without 20 of their classmates

The children who survived the 2012 shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, will be graduating high school with mixed emotions

Sandy Hook shooting survivors to graduate with mixed emotions without 20 of their classmates
Business|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News

Jay-Z's Roc Nation to drum up support for private school vouchers in Philadelphia

Jay-Z is putting his weight behind an effort to fund private school vouchers in Philadelphia

Jay-Z's Roc Nation to drum up support for private school vouchers in Philadelphia
Education|News|US

US Coast Guard boss says she is not trying to hide the branch’s failure to handle sex assault cases

The commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard has tried to assure frustrated senators she is not attempting to cover up the branch’s failure to adequately handle cases of sexual assault and harassment at the service academy in Connecticut

US Coast Guard boss says she is not trying to hide the branch’s failure to handle sex assault cases
Education|MidEast|News|World

Dozens arrested in new pro-Palestinian protests at University of California, Los Angeles

Police have thwarted attempts by pro-Palestinian demonstrators to set up a new encampment at the University of California, Los Angeles

Dozens arrested in new pro-Palestinian protests at University of California, Los Angeles
Education|News|US

Rights group sues Virginia school district over Confederate names

Virginia's chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People filed a federal lawsuit on Tuesday against a school district that restored the names

Arts|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News

The Apollo Theater celebrates 90th anniversary at star-studded spring benefit with Usher, Babyface

The Apollo Theater is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year

The Apollo Theater celebrates 90th anniversary at star-studded spring benefit with Usher, Babyface
Crime|Education|News|US

Six years after the Parkland school massacre, the bloodstained building will finally be demolished

The demolition of the building where 17 people died in the 2018 Parkland school shooting is set to begin

Six years after the Parkland school massacre, the bloodstained building will finally be demolished
Education|Lifestyle|Opinion|US

High school president writes notes thanking fellow seniors — 180 of them

A high school class president in Massachusetts who gave a commencement speech wanted to recognize all of his fellow graduates

Asia|Education|World

1,000 days have passed since the Taliban barred girls from secondary education, the UN says

A thousand days have passed since girls in Afghanistan were banned from attending secondary schools

1,000 days have passed since the Taliban barred girls from secondary education, the UN says
Education|US

Newtown High graduates told to honor 20 classmates killed as first-graders 'today and every day'

It was an emotional graduation ceremony for high school seniors in Newtown, Connecticut

Newtown High graduates told to honor 20 classmates killed as first-graders 'today and every day'
Education

At age 50, National History Day keeps pushing students to seek difficult truths through research

Middle and high school students across the United States are taking ownership of their history educations through a nonprofit that encourages young people to rigorously examine the past

At age 50, National History Day keeps pushing students to seek difficult truths through research
Education|Lifestyle|News

Double take: 23 sets of twins graduate from a single Massachusetts middle school

Twenty-three sets of twins have graduated from a Massachusetts middle school, making up about 10% of the eighth-grade class

Double take: 23 sets of twins graduate from a single Massachusetts middle school
Education|News|US

California Senate approves ban on requiring schools to notify parents of child's pronoun change

The California Senate has approved a bill that would ban school districts from requiring teachers to notify parents if their child asks to go by a new pronoun at school

California Senate approves ban on requiring schools to notify parents of child's pronoun change
Education|News|US

Cal State LA president says pro-Palestinian protesters no longer welcome after building takeover

The president of California State University, Los Angeles, says demonstrators protesting Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza are no longer welcome on campus after some of them occupied and trashed a building while she was inside

Cal State LA president says pro-Palestinian protesters no longer welcome after building takeover
Education|Lifestyle|News|US

Judge blocks Biden's Title IX rule in four states, dealing a blow to protections for LGBTQ+ students

The Biden administration’s new Title IX rule expanding protections for LGBTQ+ students has been temporarily blocked in four states after a federal judge in Louisiana found that it overstepped the Education Department’s authority

Judge blocks Biden's Title IX rule in four states, dealing a blow to protections for LGBTQ+ students
Crime|Education|US

Demolition of the Parkland classroom building where 17 died in 2018 shooting begins

A large excavator stretched up and punched out a window on the top floor of a three-story classroom building where 17 people died in the 2018 mass shooting at Parkland, Florida’s, Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School as a long-awaited demolition got underway

Demolition of the Parkland classroom building where 17 died in 2018 shooting begins
Education|Opinion

Report finds Colorado was built on $1.7 trillion of land expropriated from tribal nations

A report published by a Native American-led nonprofit examines in detail the dispossession of Indigenous homelands in Colorado, quantifies the value of the land and resources taken and outlines the state education system’s omission of that history in its curriculum

Report finds Colorado was built on $1.7 trillion of land expropriated from tribal nations
Business|Education

Florida A&M, a dubious donor and $237M: The transformative HBCU gift that wasn’t what it seemed

It would have been the largest-ever private gift to a historically Black college or university: $237 million — far beyond Florida A&M University's endowment

Florida A&M, a dubious donor and $237M: The transformative HBCU gift that wasn’t what it seemed
Business|Education|Finance

Here’s what to know about a stalled $237M donation to Florida A&M

It would have been the largest-ever private gift to a historically Black college or university: $237 million — far beyond Florida A&M University’s endowment

Here’s what to know about a stalled $237M donation to Florida A&M
Education|Health

School interventions offer best shot at reducing youth violence

Kids most likely to wind up in the ER due to violence often have common early childhood experiences. Can schools use this information to prevent future injuries?

School interventions offer best shot at reducing youth violence
Crime|Education|News|US

Six years after US mass shooting, demolition starts on Parkland school building

More than six years after a gunman massacred 17 people at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, in one of the worst U.S. school

Six years after US mass shooting, demolition starts on Parkland school building
Education|Lifestyle|News|Political|US

Biden administration loses bid to revive legal protections for LGBTQ students

A U.S. appeals court on Friday rejected a bid by President Joe Biden's administration to revive its directive that schools allow transgender students to use bathrooms and

Biden administration loses bid to revive legal protections for LGBTQ students
Education|US

California schools hold graduation ceremonies without disruption over Gaza war

The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), and other institutions in the state conducted graduation ceremonies on Friday without the disruption of protests over

California schools hold graduation ceremonies without disruption over Gaza war
Education|Lifestyle|Opinion|US

Abortion bans are changing what it means to be young in America

The 2022 Dobbs decision that overturned 50 years of abortion rights is affecting where young people choose to go to college, to work and to live, as well as the way they vote.

Abortion bans are changing what it means to be young in America
Education|News|Opinion|US|World

Michigan, CUNY didn't suitably assess if Israel-Hamas war protests made environment hostile, US says

The University of Michigan and the City University of New York didn't adequately investigate complaints about antisemitic or anti-Palestinian harassment linked to campus protests over the Israel-Hamas war and other incidents

Michigan, CUNY didn't suitably assess if Israel-Hamas war protests made environment hostile, US says
Education|News|Sports

Les Miles sues LSU, NCAA and College Football Hall of Fame over 37 vacated victories

Former LSU coach Les Miles is suing the university over its decision to vacate 37 of his teams' victories between 2012 and 2015

Les Miles sues LSU, NCAA and College Football Hall of Fame over 37 vacated victories
Education|Lifestyle|News|Political|US

Biden protections for LGBT students blocked in six more states

A federal judge in Kentucky on Monday blocked President Joe Biden's administration from implementing new protections for LGBT students from discrimination in schools and

Biden protections for LGBT students blocked in six more states
Education|Lifestyle|US

Biden's Title IX law expanding protections for LGBTQ+ students is dealt another setback

The Biden administration’s effort to expand protections for LGBTQ+ students has hit another roadblock

Biden's Title IX law expanding protections for LGBTQ+ students is dealt another setback
Education|News|US

US says two universities fell short in addressing anti-Arab, antisemitic hate

The University of Michigan and the City University of New York have fallen short in addressing recent incidents of anti-Palestinian, anti-Arab and antisemitic

US says two universities fell short in addressing anti-Arab, antisemitic hate
Economy|Education|News

When colleges close, students are left scrambling. Some never go back to school

More colleges around the country have been closing as they cope with steep declines in enrollment

When colleges close, students are left scrambling. Some never go back to school
Education

Los Angeles school board votes to ban smartphones

The Los Angeles Unified School District Board of Education on Tuesday voted to ban smartphones for its 429,000 students in an attempt to insulate kids

Los Angeles school board votes to ban smartphones
Education|Lifestyle|News|US

Mom of transgender girl athlete says Florida's investigation has destroyed her daughter's life

A Florida public school employee who faces firing because she allowed her transgender daughter to play girls high school volleyball is assailing those who outed her child

Mom of transgender girl athlete says Florida's investigation has destroyed her daughter's life
Education|Technology|US

California governor wants to restrict smartphone usage in schools

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has said he wants to restrict students' usage of smartphones during the school day

California governor wants to restrict smartphone usage in schools
Education|Opinion

Why expanding access to algebra is a matter of civil rights

Districts across the country have struggled to improve access and diversity in advanced math classes for years. A new approach offers hope.

Why expanding access to algebra is a matter of civil rights
Education|Opinion

Court blocks grants to Black women entrepreneurs in case that could restrict DEI efforts by companies and charities

A scholar of nonprofits explains why she’s concerned that the decision in the Fearless Fund case could discourage all efforts focused on diversity, equity and inclusion.

Court blocks grants to Black women entrepreneurs in case that could restrict DEI efforts by companies and charities
Education|News|Technology

Cyprus to ban mobile use in schools

Cyprus is to ban mobile phone use in schools, the education minister said on Wednesday, saying they were too much of a distraction for students and led to anti-social behaviour.

Education|News|Opinion|US

New law requires all Louisiana public school classrooms to display the Ten Commandments

Louisiana has become the first state to require that the Ten Commandments be displayed in every public school classroom

New law requires all Louisiana public school classrooms to display the Ten Commandments
Education|Sports

Down a step from elite college football, officials pitch a model for a new sports landscape

Facing upheaval on the way in college athletics, a handful of administrators and athletes from smaller schools have been working on a new model of governance

Down a step from elite college football, officials pitch a model for a new sports landscape
Education|News|US

New Louisiana law requiring classrooms to display Ten Commandments churns old political conflicts

A bill signed into law this week makes Louisiana the only state to require that the Ten Commandments be displayed in every classroom in public schools and colleges

New Louisiana law requiring classrooms to display Ten Commandments churns old political conflicts
Education|News|US

Trump proposes green cards for foreign grads of US colleges, departing from anti-immigrant rhetoric

Former President Donald Trump says he wants to give automatic green cards to foreign students who graduate from U.S. colleges, a sharp departure from the anti-immigrant rhetoric he typically uses on the campaign trail

Trump proposes green cards for foreign grads of US colleges, departing from anti-immigrant rhetoric
Education|Lifestyle|Technology

Should young kids have smartphones? These parents in Europe linked arms and said no

Parents across Europe are rallying to make it normal for young kids to live smartphone-free

Should young kids have smartphones? These parents in Europe linked arms and said no
Education|Election|News|Opinion|US

Trump says foreigners who graduate from US colleges should get green cards

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump in a podcast released on Thursday said that students graduating from U.S. colleges should get a green

Trump says foreigners who graduate from US colleges should get green cards
Crime|Education|MidEast|News|US

Charges dropped for Columbia University students arrested at pro-Palestinian protests

Dozens of pro-Palestinian student protesters arrested in April after occupying and barricading a building at Columbia University in New York City had all criminal

Charges dropped for Columbia University students arrested at pro-Palestinian protests
Arts|Education|Science

What the 3.2 million-year-old Lucy fossil reveals about nudity and shame

The way Lucy has been depicted in newspapers, textbooks and museums shows how today’s cultural norms influence perceptions of the past.

What the 3.2 million-year-old Lucy fossil reveals about nudity and shame
Crime|Education|News|Political

Prosecutors drop most charges against student protesters who occupied Columbia University building

Dozens of Columbia University students who were arrested for occupying a campus building as part of a pro-Palestinian protest will have their criminal charges dropped

Prosecutors drop most charges against student protesters who occupied Columbia University building
Asia|Celebrity|Education

A vocational school student stuns China by besting university competitors in a math contest

A 17-year-old vocational school student from rural China has become a celebrity on Chinese social media after getting into the final round of a math competition, beating many others from elite universities while raising questions about the education system

A vocational school student stuns China by besting university competitors in a math contest
Education|News|Opinion

3 Columbia University administrators put on leave over alleged text exchange at antisemitism panel

Columbia University says it is putting three administrators on leave while it investigates allegations that they exchanged unprofessional text messages while attending a panel about antisemitism on campus

3 Columbia University administrators put on leave over alleged text exchange at antisemitism panel
Education|Opinion

Most Philly public school students have college ambitions − but their level of preparation depends on which high school they attend

A sociologist and former high school math teacher found that Philadelphia students face starkly different expectations for college depending on what type of school they attend.

Most Philly public school students have college ambitions − but their level of preparation depends on which high school they attend
Education|Health|News|US

Supreme Court rejects challenge to Connecticut law that eliminated religious vaccination exemption

The Supreme Court has rejected a challenge to a 2021 Connecticut law that eliminated the state’s longstanding religious exemption from childhood immunization requirements for schools, colleges and day care facilities

Supreme Court rejects challenge to Connecticut law that eliminated religious vaccination exemption
Education|News|Opinion|US

Lawsuit challenges new Louisiana law requiring classrooms to display the Ten Commandments

Civil liberties groups have filed a lawsuit challenging Louisiana’s new law mandating that the Ten Commandments must be displayed in every public school classroom

Lawsuit challenges new Louisiana law requiring classrooms to display the Ten Commandments
Crime|Education|News|US

Ex-University of Arizona grad student gets life sentence for killing professor on campus

A former University of Arizona graduate student has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for killing a professor on campus months after he was expelled

Ex-University of Arizona grad student gets life sentence for killing professor on campus
Economy|Education|News|US

Missouri, Kansas judges temporarily halt much of President Biden's student debt forgiveness plan

Federal judges in Kansas and Missouri have together blocked much of a Biden administration student loan repayment plan that provides a faster path to cancellation and lower monthly payments for millions of borrowers

Missouri, Kansas judges temporarily halt much of President Biden's student debt forgiveness plan
Business|Education|Finance|News|US

Missouri, Kansas judges temporarily halt much of President Biden's student debt forgiveness plan

Federal judges in Kansas and Missouri have together blocked much of a Biden administration student loan repayment plan that provides a faster path to cancellation and lower monthly payments for millions of borrowers

Missouri, Kansas judges temporarily halt much of President Biden's student debt forgiveness plan
Education|News|US

Louisiana is sued for requiring display of Ten Commandments in classrooms

Louisiana was sued on Monday over a new law requiring the display of the Ten Commandments in all public school classrooms in the state.

Louisiana is sued for requiring display of Ten Commandments in classrooms
Americas|Asia|Education|News|US

US needs Chinese students in humanities, Indian students for sciences, US diplomat says

The U.S. should welcome more students from China, but to study the humanities rather than sciences, the second-ranked U.S. diplomat said

US needs Chinese students in humanities, Indian students for sciences, US diplomat says
Business|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Opinion

Journalism has become ground zero for the vocation crisis

Whether you’re a reporter, a teacher or a nurse, it’s becoming more difficult to find meaning in your work.

Journalism has become ground zero for the vocation crisis
Economy|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science

When people are under economic stress, their pets suffer too – we found parts of Detroit that are animal welfare deserts

A study in Detroit finds large areas without pet resources, mainly in lower-income and minority neighborhoods. Better access to supplies and services could help owners and animals thrive together.

Education|News|US

Oklahoma's top court rejects establishment of first publicly funded Catholic school

The Oklahoma Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that the state's approval of a publicly funded religious charter school is unconstitutional.

Education|News|US

Public funds for religious charter school would be unconstitutional, Oklahoma high court says

The Oklahoma Supreme Court has ruled that the approval of what would be the nation's first state-funded Catholic charter school is unconstitutional

Public funds for religious charter school would be unconstitutional, Oklahoma high court says
Business|Education

College may not be the ‘great equalizer’ − luck and hiring practices also play a role, a sociologist explains

A new study finds that hiring practices, not a bachelor’s degree, may be the ‘great equalizer’ of opportunity for some soon-to-be grads.

College may not be the ‘great equalizer’ − luck and hiring practices also play a role, a sociologist explains
Business|Education|Lifestyle

Starting your first post-graduation job? Here’s how to organize your finances

With graduation season over, many college grads are embarking on summer internships or their first full-time jobs

Starting your first post-graduation job? Here’s how to organize your finances
Education|News|Sports

Investigators recommend Northwestern enhance hazing prevention training

A team of investigators led by former U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch recommended Northwestern enhance its hazing prevention training in the wake of a scandal that rocked the school’s athletic department

Investigators recommend Northwestern enhance hazing prevention training
Education|Opinion|US

Oklahoma state superintendent orders schools to teach the Bible in grades 5 through 12

Oklahoma's top education official is ordering public schools to incorporate the Bible into lessons for grades 5 through 12

Oklahoma state superintendent orders schools to teach the Bible in grades 5 through 12
Business|Economy|Education|News|Sports|US

The first legal objection to the $2.8B NCAA antitrust settlement plan comes from Houston Christian

A small Texas university has gone to court to object to the $2.77 billion settlement proposal that would erase a set of antitrust claims against the NCAA and the nation’s largest conferences and clear the way for schools to begin steering millions of dollars directly to athletes as soon as fall 2025

The first legal objection to the $2.8B NCAA antitrust settlement plan comes from Houston Christian
Education|Opinion

Harvard looks to combat antisemitism, anti-Muslim bias after protests over war in Gaza

Two task forces charged with proposing ways to combat anti-Muslim, anti-Arab and antisemitism at Harvard University have delivered their preliminary recommendations to the school’s interim president

Harvard looks to combat antisemitism, anti-Muslim bias after protests over war in Gaza
Crime|Education|News|US

Indictment accuses former Uvalde schools police chief of delays while shooter was 'hunting' children

An indictment alleges the police chief for schools in Uvalde, Texas, failed to identify an active shooting, did not follow his training and made critical decisions that slowed the law enforcement response to stop a gunman who was “hunting” victims

Indictment accuses former Uvalde schools police chief of delays while shooter was 'hunting' children
Education|Opinion|Sports

Nebraska regent suggests putting fans' ashes under the football field. Her idea was dead on arrival

A University of Nebraska regent has proposed a way for football-crazy Cornhusker fans to carry their fandom into the afterlife

Nebraska regent suggests putting fans' ashes under the football field. Her idea was dead on arrival
Education|News

Awards $100,000 in scholarships to local students

Awards $100,000 in scholarships to local students

Education|Lifestyle

'I am very proud': Manitoba grandfather and grandson graduate high school in same class

'I am very proud': Manitoba grandfather and grandson graduate high school in same class

Business|Economy|Education|Lifestyle|News

NYC public libraries have their funding restored, will reopen on Sundays

NYC public libraries have their funding restored, will reopen on Sundays

NYC public libraries have their funding restored, will reopen on Sundays
Education|Lifestyle|Sports

Iowa Baseball Camp for the Deaf brings accessibility to the sport

Iowa Baseball Camp for the Deaf brings accessibility to the sport

Iowa Baseball Camp for the Deaf brings accessibility to the sport
Education|Health|Lifestyle

Nursing student provides home for autistic woman from Israel

Nursing student provides home for autistic woman from Israel

Nursing student provides home for autistic woman from Israel
Business|Education|Finance

Incoming Harvard freshman spends summer developing personal finance curriculum

Incoming Harvard freshman spends summer developing personal finance curriculum

Incoming Harvard freshman spends summer developing personal finance curriculum
Business|Economy|Education|Technology

As AI gains a workplace foothold, states are trying to make sure workers don't get left behind

States are trying to help workers beef up their tech skills before they become outdated and get outfoxed by machines that are becoming increasingly smarter

As AI gains a workplace foothold, states are trying to make sure workers don't get left behind
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|News|World

Only 17% of targets to improve life around the world are likely to be reached by 2030, UN reports

The United Nations is warning that only 17% of its 169 targets to improve life for the world’s more than 7 billion people are likely to be reached by the 2030 deadline

Education|News|Opinion

Ten Commandments. Multiple variations. Why the Louisiana law raises preferential treatment concerns

Christians and Jews believe in the Ten Commandments — just not necessarily the version that will hang in every public school and state-funded college classroom in Louisiana

Ten Commandments. Multiple variations. Why the Louisiana law raises preferential treatment concerns
Asia|Business|Education|Finance|News|World

World Bank approves $1.25 billion loans for the Philippines

The World Bank said on Saturday its board of executive directors has approved $1.25 billion in loans for the Philippines' education and public infrastructure sectors.

World Bank approves $1.25 billion loans for the Philippines
Education|News|Opinion|Political|US

How will Louisiana's new Ten Commandments classroom requirement be funded and enforced?

As a legal battle ensues over a new Louisiana law requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in classrooms, the details of exactly how the mandate will be implemented and enforced remain unclear

How will Louisiana's new Ten Commandments classroom requirement be funded and enforced?
Crime|Education|News|US

Uvalde shooting indictments: What to know about the charges against two former school police officers and what comes next

Uvalde shooting indictments: What to know about the charges against two former school police officers and what comes next

Uvalde shooting indictments: What to know about the charges against two former school police officers and what comes next
Education|Lifestyle|Science

This 12-year-old memorized the periodic table at age 2. He’s heading to NYU after finishing high school in just 2 years

This 12-year-old memorized the periodic table at age 2. He’s heading to NYU after finishing high school in just 2 years

This 12-year-old memorized the periodic table at age 2. He’s heading to NYU after finishing high school in just 2 years
Business|Economy|Education

Millions in Nigeria have little to no electricity. It's straining businesses and public services

The lack of reliable electricity severely affects education and businesses in Nigeria

Millions in Nigeria have little to no electricity. It's straining businesses and public services
Australia|Education|News

Australia doubles foreign student visa fee in migration crackdown

Australia said on Monday it had more than doubled the visa fee for international students, the latest move by the government to rein in record migration that has

Australia doubles foreign student visa fee in migration crackdown
Economy|Education|News

Why student loan payments are paused for 3 million borrowers

Why student loan payments are paused for 3 million borrowers

Why student loan payments are paused for 3 million borrowers
Education|Health|News

World bank approves $700 million to boost Jordan's education, health and social care

The World Bank said on Monday that it had approved $700 million for two new programs aimed at strengthening Jordan's education, health and social assistance sectors.

World bank approves $700 million to boost Jordan's education, health and social care
Business|Economy|Education|US

US court allows part of Biden student debt relief plan to resume

A U.S. appeals court allowed President Joe Biden's administration to move forward with implementing a key part of a new student debt relief plan designed to lower monthly

US court allows part of Biden student debt relief plan to resume
Economy|Education|News|US

Appeals court allows part of Biden student loan repayment plan to go forward

A federal appeals court has allowed the U.S. Education Department to move ahead with a plan to lower monthly payments for millions of student loan borrowers, putting on hold a ruling last week by a lower court

Appeals court allows part of Biden student loan repayment plan to go forward
Business|Economy|Education

How one school bus driver made $124,000 last year

How one school bus driver made $124,000 last year

How one school bus driver made $124,000 last year
Education|Food|Lifestyle

Teacher hosts YouTube dinner parties to keep students connected to the kitchen

Teacher hosts YouTube dinner parties to keep students connected to the kitchen

Teacher hosts YouTube dinner parties to keep students connected to the kitchen
Education|Election|News|Opinion

Biden and Trump touted what they’ve done for HBCUs at CNN’s debate. Here’s what their records show

Biden and Trump touted what they’ve done for HBCUs at CNN’s debate. Here’s what their records show

Biden and Trump touted what they’ve done for HBCUs at CNN’s debate. Here’s what their records show
Australia|Crime|Education|News

Australia police arrest teenage boy after stabbing at Sydney university

Australian police said it had arrested a 14-year-old boy after a stabbing at the University of Sydney on Tuesday morning, which triggered a lockdown of the university buildings.

Australia police arrest teenage boy after stabbing at Sydney university
Economy|Education|Opinion

Charities are allowed to do some lobbying, but many do none at all

Two scholars of nonprofits explain what is and isn’t permissible.

Charities are allowed to do some lobbying, but many do none at all
Education

CDS student's Kennel Kindness Project bridges animal care, youth education

CDS student's Kennel Kindness Project bridges animal care, youth education

CDS student's Kennel Kindness Project bridges animal care, youth education
Asia|Education|Lifestyle|Sports

Son's soccer academy in South Korea denies bullying allegations involving coaches

The soccer academy that Premier League star Son Heung-min helped establish in South Korea is facing bullying allegations involving coaches and a young player

Son's soccer academy in South Korea denies bullying allegations involving coaches
Business|Education

Bezos Academy, a tuition-free preschool, under construction in Okolona

Bezos Academy, a tuition-free preschool, under construction in Okolona

Bezos Academy, a tuition-free preschool, under construction in Okolona
Education|News|Opinion|US

Dozens of schools reject arming teachers in survey of 106 districts

Dozens of schools reject arming teachers in survey of 106 districts

Education|News|Sports

Utah State is firing football coach Blake Anderson, 2 other staffers after Title IX review

Utah State says it’s firing football coach Blake Anderson after an external review of allegations that he hadn’t complied with Title IX policies regarding the reporting of sexual misconduct cases

Utah State is firing football coach Blake Anderson, 2 other staffers after Title IX review
Arts|Education|Europe|News

Israel's Dan David Prize names 9 historians as winners of prestigious award

Nine historians have been awarded Israel's prestigious Dan David Prize

Education|Science|Technology

This smiling robot has a face covered in ‘living’ skin

A team of researchers at the Institute of Industrial Science at the University of Tokyo released a study showing how they made a robot with 'living' skin be able to smile.

This smiling robot has a face covered in ‘living’ skin
Education|Health|News|US

Born from the tragedy of gun violence, this program teaches children how to stop a wound from bleeding out

CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta speaks to registered nurse Kate Carleton about her efforts to prepare schoolchildren to treat injuries suffered in a mass shooting.

Born from the tragedy of gun violence, this program teaches children how to stop a wound from bleeding out
Education|MidEast|News

Canadian court allows police to clear pro-Palestinian campus encampment

An Ontario judge ordered pro-Palestinian protesters to leave their two-month-old encampment at Canada's largest university by Wednesday evening, granting the University of Toronto's

Canadian court allows police to clear pro-Palestinian campus encampment
Education|News|Opinion

Pro-Israel education group warns of ‘antisemitism and anti-Israel bias’ in teachers’ union proposals

Pro-Israel education group warns of ‘antisemitism and anti-Israel bias’ in teachers’ union proposals

Pro-Israel education group warns of ‘antisemitism and anti-Israel bias’ in teachers’ union proposals
Education|Lifestyle|News|Political|US

Judge's order greatly expands where Biden can't enforce a new rule protecting LGBTQ+ students

A federal judge in Kansas has blocked a federal rule expanding anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ+ students from being enforced in four states and a patchwork of places elsewhere across the nation

Judge's order greatly expands where Biden can't enforce a new rule protecting LGBTQ+ students
Education|Science

Why US schools need to shake up the way they teach physics

Making physics more engaging means meeting students where they are, highlighting the ways in which it plays a role in their communities.

Why US schools need to shake up the way they teach physics
Education|Opinion

Opinion: Public schools are not Sunday schools

Opinion: Public schools are not Sunday schools

Celebrity|Education

One way to get real-life legal experience? A free trip to the Paris Olympics

Georgia State professor Moraima “Mo” Ivory is known for bringing celebrities like Steve Harvey and Ludacris into her law class

One way to get real-life legal experience? A free trip to the Paris Olympics
Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News

KIDPENDENCE DAY: A Spectacular Celebration at Children’s Museum Houston

KIDPENDENCE DAY: A Spectacular Celebration at Children’s Museum Houston

Education

HCC Chancellor Dr. Margaret Ford Hosts Consular Corps of Houston and Unites to Expand Student Opportunities

HCC Chancellor Dr. Margaret Ford Hosts Consular Corps of Houston and Unites to Expand Student Opportunities

Crime|Education|News|Opinion|Political|World

University of Pennsylvania faces lawsuit for allegedly fostering environment of antisemitism on campus

University of Pennsylvania faces lawsuit for allegedly fostering environment of antisemitism on campus

Education|Lifestyle

Saginaw native helps bring a Latino fraternity to Ferris State University

Saginaw native helps bring a Latino fraternity to Ferris State University

Saginaw native helps bring a Latino fraternity to Ferris State University
Business|Economy|Education|News|US

House Democrat is proposing a constitutional amendment to reverse Supreme Court's immunity decision

A leading House Democrat is preparing a constitutional amendment in response to the Supreme Court’s landmark immunity ruling

House Democrat is proposing a constitutional amendment to reverse Supreme Court's immunity decision
Business|Education|Finance|Technology|US

KKR, Francisco Partners vying to acquire Instructure, sources say

Private equity firms KKR and Francisco Partners are competing to acquire Instructure, a U.S. education software provider with a market value of $3.4 billion, people familiar

KKR, Francisco Partners vying to acquire Instructure, sources say
Crime|Education|Lifestyle|News|US

California man convicted of murder in 2018 stabbing death of gay University of Pennsylvania student

A California man has been convicted of murder in the killing of a gay University of Pennsylvania student in a 2018 stabbing for an act of hate

California man convicted of murder in 2018 stabbing death of gay University of Pennsylvania student
Crime|Education|News|US

Disciplinary measures used by Kansas’ largest school district discriminated against Black and disabled students, DOJ says

Disciplinary measures used by Kansas’ largest school district discriminated against Black and disabled students, DOJ says

Disciplinary measures used by Kansas’ largest school district discriminated against Black and disabled students, DOJ says
Education|Health|Lifestyle

How to survive rip currents and other drowning hazards

How to survive rip currents and other drowning hazards

How to survive rip currents and other drowning hazards
Crime|Education|Political|US

Arizona grand jury indicts pair for alleged school voucher fraud

An Arizona grand jury has indicted two out-of-state residents for allegedly applying to the state’s private school voucher program as parents to 50 children — 43 of whom did not exist

Education|News|Uncategorized|US

A US appeals court will review its prior order keeping banned books on shelves in a Texas county

A federal appeals court in New Orleans is taking another look at its own recent order requiring a Texas county to keep eight books on public library shelves that deal with subjects including sex, gender identity and racism

A US appeals court will review its prior order keeping banned books on shelves in a Texas county
Education|News|Opinion|US

New parents in Baltimore could get a $1,000 'baby bonus' under a proposal to fight child poverty

A group of Baltimore teachers is asking voters to approve a ballot initiative that would give $1,000 to new parents in hopes of reducing childhood poverty starting from birth

New parents in Baltimore could get a $1,000 'baby bonus' under a proposal to fight child poverty
Business|Economy|Education|Health

Thanks to a $1 billion gift, most Johns Hopkins medical students will no longer pay tuition

Most medical students at Johns Hopkins University will no longer pay tuition thanks to a $1 billion gift from Bloomberg Philanthropies

Thanks to a $1 billion gift, most Johns Hopkins medical students will no longer pay tuition
Education|News|Opinion

Columbia removes three deans from power for ‘very troubling’ antisemitic text messages

Columbia removes three deans from power for ‘very troubling’ antisemitic text messages

Columbia removes three deans from power for ‘very troubling’ antisemitic text messages
Economy|Education|Health|News

Medical school is now free for most students at this top university after a $1 billion donation

Medical school is now free for most students at this top university after a $1 billion donation

Medical school is now free for most students at this top university after a $1 billion donation
Education|News|Sports|US

UConn, coach Dan Hurley agree to 6-year, $50 million deal a month after he spurned offer from Lakers

UConn and men’s basketball coach Dan Hurley have agreed to a six-year, $50 million contract through the 2029-30 season, nearly a month after he turned down a lucrative offer to coach the Los Angeles Lakers

UConn, coach Dan Hurley agree to 6-year, $50 million deal a month after he spurned offer from Lakers
Education|Opinion|US

Is college worth it? Poll finds only 36% of Americans have confidence in higher education

A new poll finds Americans are increasingly skeptical about the value and cost of college

Is college worth it? Poll finds only 36% of Americans have confidence in higher education
Education|News|Political|US

Louisiana plaintiffs ask court to temporarily block law that requires public schools to display Ten Commandments

Louisiana plaintiffs ask court to temporarily block law that requires public schools to display Ten Commandments

Louisiana plaintiffs ask court to temporarily block law that requires public schools to display Ten Commandments
Crime|Education|News

Police investigating report of alcohol use, hazing after body of student found

Police investigating report of alcohol use, hazing after body of student found

Police investigating report of alcohol use, hazing after body of student found
Education|Lifestyle|News|US

Opponents of Louisiana's Ten Commandments law want judge to block it before new school year starts

Parents challenging a new Louisiana law requiring that the Ten Commandments be posted in public school classrooms are asking a federal court to block implementation of it while their lawsuit progresses — and before the new school year starts

Arts|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Artist repairing Peanuts' Lucy statue for South St. Paul library

Artist repairing Peanuts' Lucy statue for South St. Paul library

Artist repairing Peanuts' Lucy statue for South St. Paul library
Education|Fashion and Beauty|Health

Quirky Olympic mascots, free medical school, the origins of fashion: Catch up on the day’s stories

Quirky Olympic mascots, free medical school, the origins of fashion: Catch up on the day’s stories

Education|News|US

NYU settles antisemitism lawsuit brought by Jewish students

New York University settled a lawsuit by Jewish students who accused the school of failing to stop antisemitism on campus.

NYU settles antisemitism lawsuit brought by Jewish students
Education|Political|US

California bill would allow public university admission priority for slaves' descendants

California lawmakers are set to consider a bill that would require the state's public universities to give admission priority to the descendants of slaves

California bill would allow public university admission priority for slaves' descendants
Education|News|US|World

Today in History: July 9, 14th Amendment ratified

Today in History: July 9, 14th Amendment ratified

Education|News|US

NYU settles lawsuit filed by 3 Jewish students who complained of pervasive antisemitism

New York University is settling a lawsuit filed in November by three Jewish students who allege they were subjected to “pervasive acts of hatred, discrimination, harassment, and intimidation.”

Education|US

GOP-led states press Supreme Court to review Biden student loan program

GOP-led states press Supreme Court to review Biden student loan program

GOP-led states press Supreme Court to review Biden student loan program
Education|News|Technology|US

Virginia joins other states with effort to restrict cellphones in schools

Virginia has joined a growing number of states that are pushing for cellphone restrictions in public schools

Virginia joins other states with effort to restrict cellphones in schools
Education|Environment|Lifestyle

More Indigenous youth are learning to spearfish, a connection to ancestors and the land

Spearfishing connects many Indigenous people in the northern Great Lakes region to their ancestors and to a sense of shared responsibility for the land, which is why parents, family members, local leaders and community organizations are so invested in teaching the next generation

Education|News|Technology

Virginia governor issues executive order that will limit or ban cell phone use in schools

Virginia governor issues executive order that will limit or ban cell phone use in schools

Virginia governor issues executive order that will limit or ban cell phone use in schools
Education|News|Political|US

New York University settles lawsuit over antisemitism for undisclosed amount

New York University settles lawsuit over antisemitism for undisclosed amount

New York University settles lawsuit over antisemitism for undisclosed amount
Education|News|US

Virginia to limit or ban cell phones in public schools

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has issued an executive order to limit or ban cell phone use for roughly 1.2 million public school students, in what he described as a response

Virginia to limit or ban cell phones in public schools
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|US

A trial is set for a man charged in the killing of a University of Mississippi student

A man is set for trial starting this week in the killing of a University of Mississippi student who was well-known in the local LGBTQ+ community

Crime|Education|News

Dartmouth student’s death prompts police hazing probe as university suspends 2 Greek organizations

Dartmouth student’s death prompts police hazing probe as university suspends 2 Greek organizations

Dartmouth student’s death prompts police hazing probe as university suspends 2 Greek organizations
Education|Health|US

20-year-old MSU student in need of a life-saving kidney pleads with community

20-year-old MSU student in need of a life-saving kidney pleads with community

Education|News|Sports

Judge denies Clemson’s request to dismiss ACC countersuit

Clemson’s request to dismiss an Atlantic Coast Conference lawsuit filed in response to the school challenging the conference bylaws in court has been denied by a judge

Education|MidEast|News|World

A pro-Palestinian encampment at McGill University in downtown Montreal is being dismantled

McGill University has closed its downtown campus as Montreal police descended in large numbers to help clear a pro-Palestinian encampment

A pro-Palestinian encampment at McGill University in downtown Montreal is being dismantled
Crime|Education|Food|Lifestyle|US

Boy, 9, sets up lemonade, cookie stand to help family of fallen Palm Beach County deputy

Boy, 9, sets up lemonade, cookie stand to help family of fallen Palm Beach County deputy

Boy, 9, sets up lemonade, cookie stand to help family of fallen Palm Beach County deputy
Business|Economy|Education|US

Biden administration goes bigger on funding apprenticeships, hoping to draw contrast with GOP

The Biden administration says it’s providing $244 million to expand and update the federal government’s registered apprenticeship program

Biden administration goes bigger on funding apprenticeships, hoping to draw contrast with GOP
Education|Health|Opinion

Mike Bloomberg’s $1B gift to Johns Hopkins will make med school free for most students – a philanthropy expert explains why that matters

Ending tuition might not result in more doctors serving the communities that need them most without further steps.

Mike Bloomberg’s $1B gift to Johns Hopkins will make med school free for most students – a philanthropy expert explains why that matters
Arts|Education

Young adult novel by Brian Selznick, 'Run Away With Me,' to be published next April

Author-illustrator Brian Selznick’s next book is for all ages

Young adult novel by Brian Selznick, 'Run Away With Me,' to be published next April
Education|Opinion

Opinion: As college liberals, we know we can’t echo-chamber ourselves to victory

Opinion: As college liberals, we know we can’t echo-chamber ourselves to victory

Business|Education|US

Palm Beach man hits million-dollar prize playing Florida Lottery scratch-off game

Palm Beach man hits million-dollar prize playing Florida Lottery scratch-off game

Education

Maryland considers policy to hold back third-graders for not meeting reading standards

Maryland considers policy to hold back third-graders for not meeting reading standards

Education|News

The GOP platform calls for 'universal school choice.' What would that mean for students?

National Republicans are poised to take up a platform next week that includes “universal school choice.”

The GOP platform calls for 'universal school choice.' What would that mean for students?
Business|Education|News|Sports|US

US appeals court says some NCAA athletes may qualify as employees under federal wage-and-hour laws

A U.S. appeals court in Philadelphia has ruled that some college athletes may qualify as employees under federal wage-and-hour laws

US appeals court says some NCAA athletes may qualify as employees under federal wage-and-hour laws
Education|News|US

US college athletes may be employees under new test, court rules

A U.S. appeals court on Thursday created a test for courts to determine when college

US college athletes may be employees under new test, court rules
Education|News|Political|Sports|US

West Virginia and Idaho ask Supreme Court to decide whether states can enforce anti-transgender sports bans

West Virginia and Idaho ask Supreme Court to decide whether states can enforce anti-transgender sports bans

West Virginia and Idaho ask Supreme Court to decide whether states can enforce anti-transgender sports bans
Asia|Education|News|US

Kansas researcher wins reversal of conviction in Trump-era China probe

A U.S. appeals court on Thursday tossed the conviction of a former University of Kansas professor for making a false statement related to work he was doing in China, marking

Kansas researcher wins reversal of conviction in Trump-era China probe
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Opinion

By giving dogs a second chance through adoption, these vulnerable kids are getting a second chance of their own

By giving dogs a second chance through adoption, these vulnerable kids are getting a second chance of their own

By giving dogs a second chance through adoption, these vulnerable kids are getting a second chance of their own
Crime|Education|News|US

Former students detail betrayal over fake 'University of Farmington' set up by ICE agents

Former students detail betrayal over fake 'University of Farmington' set up by ICE agents

Former students detail betrayal over fake 'University of Farmington' set up by ICE agents
Education|Health|Lifestyle

What a geriatric doctor wishes you knew now for healthy aging

What a geriatric doctor wishes you knew now for healthy aging

What a geriatric doctor wishes you knew now for healthy aging
Education|News

Shelly the tortoise removed from home at Scenic Hills Elementary School, despite community backlash

Shelly the tortoise removed from home at Scenic Hills Elementary School, despite community backlash

Shelly the tortoise removed from home at Scenic Hills Elementary School, despite community backlash
Education|Health|Sports|US

New York teen dies after collapsing at hockey game

New York teen dies after collapsing at hockey game

Arts|Education|Entertainment

An award winning film director provides free creative writing and filmmaking courses

An award winning film director provides free creative writing and filmmaking courses

An award winning film director provides free creative writing and filmmaking courses
Education|Health

Mental health clinics across the US are helping Latinos bridge language and access barriers

Mental health experts, community clinics and politicians are working to create new programs to break down barriers that Latinos might face to getting therapy or treatment

Mental health clinics across the US are helping Latinos bridge language and access barriers
Education|Food|Health|Political|US

USDA defeats student's challenge to milk marketing

The U.S.

USDA defeats student's challenge to milk marketing
Africa|Crime|Education|News|World

21 people die as school building collapses in Nigeria as students sit exam

21 people die as school building collapses in Nigeria as students sit exam

21 people die as school building collapses in Nigeria as students sit exam
Crime|Education|Lifestyle

Father pulls child from camp after alleging mistreatment at Polk YMCA summer program

Father pulls child from camp after alleging mistreatment at Polk YMCA summer program

Education

Opinion: I’m a daughter of Holocaust survivors. These German students and I are learning about the power of listening

Opinion: I’m a daughter of Holocaust survivors. These German students and I are learning about the power of listening

Education|Environment|News|US

West Virginia school will remain open for now amid toxic groundwater fears

A small West Virginia school will remain open for now after a court temporarily blocked an effort to relocate classes due to the town’s contaminated groundwater being added to a national cleanup priority list

Asia|Education|News|Science|Technology|US

Court voids last conviction of Kansas researcher in case that started as Chinese espionage probe

A federal appeals court has reversed the conviction of a researcher who was accused of hiding work he did in China while employed at the University of Kansas

Court voids last conviction of Kansas researcher in case that started as Chinese espionage probe
Arts|Education|Entertainment

Reviving Hollywood glamor of the silent movie era, experts piece together a century-old pipe organ

A pipe organ that provided the live music for silent movies in an ornate Detroit theater nearly a century ago is set to become the centerpiece of a performing arts center on a New York college campus

Reviving Hollywood glamor of the silent movie era, experts piece together a century-old pipe organ
Arts|Education|Science

Gnatalie is the only green-boned dinosaur found on the planet. She will be on display in LA

The latest dinosaur being mounted at the Natural History Museum in Los Angeles is a 75-foot-long sauropod named Gnatalie (pronounced Natalie)

Gnatalie is the only green-boned dinosaur found on the planet. She will be on display in LA
Education|Political|US

Unions score a major win in Wisconsin with a court ruling restoring collective bargaining rights

Wisconsin public worker and teachers unions have scored a major legal victory with a ruling that restores collective bargaining rights they lost under a 2011 state law

Unions score a major win in Wisconsin with a court ruling restoring collective bargaining rights
Education|Environment|Political|US

Brown University transfers ownership of a portion of its land to Pokanoket Indian Tribe

Brown University has transferred ownership of a portion of its land in Bristol, Rhode Island to a preservation trust established by the Pokanoket Indian Tribe

Brown University transfers ownership of a portion of its land to Pokanoket Indian Tribe
Education|News|Science|US|World

Today in History: July 21, verdict reached in Scopes "Monkey Trial"

Today in History: July 21, verdict reached in Scopes "Monkey Trial"

Arts|Education|Entertainment

Houston’s Next Poet Laureate: An Invitation to Shine Through Words

Houston’s Next Poet Laureate: An Invitation to Shine Through Words

Education|News

City turns traffic fines into school supplies for kids

City turns traffic fines into school supplies for kids

City turns traffic fines into school supplies for kids
Education|Lifestyle|News|Sports|US

New York county's latest trans athlete ban draws lawsuits from attorney general, civil rights group

The New York attorney general and the New York Civil Liberties Union have sued a county on Long Island over its latest attempt to ban transgender females from playing on women’s sports teams at county facilities

Education|Health|Sports

Fresno State's Tedford steps down because of health concerns, Skipper is named interim coach

Fresno State football coach Jeff Tedford says he’s stepping down because of health concerns

Education|News

California is 1st state to ban school rules requiring parents get notified of child’s pronoun change

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law barring school districts from passing policies requiring schools to notify parents if their child asks to change their gender identification

California is 1st state to ban school rules requiring parents get notified of child’s pronoun change
Economy|Education|News|Opinion|Political|US

Outside RNC, conservative group defends its Project 2025 guidebook as Democrats ramp up critiques

The conservative think tank that drew up a nearly 1,000-page guidebook on how the next Republican administration can remake the federal government is highlighting its policies while defending itself from Democratic criticism

Outside RNC, conservative group defends its Project 2025 guidebook as Democrats ramp up critiques
Education|Health|Lifestyle

Teens feel less emotional support than their parents think they do, new report shows

Teens feel less emotional support than their parents think they do, new report shows

Teens feel less emotional support than their parents think they do, new report shows
Education|Health|Science

New research suggests estrogen and progesterone could play role in opioid addiction and relapse

Why are some individuals at greater risk for developing opioid dependence and addiction? Two neuroscientists at Rowan University discuss their latest findings.

New research suggests estrogen and progesterone could play role in opioid addiction and relapse
Arts|Education|News

Educators wonder how to teach the writings of Alice Munro in wake of daughter's revelations

For decades, Robert Lecker has read, taught and written about Alice Munro, the Nobel laureate from Canada renowned for her short stories

Educators wonder how to teach the writings of Alice Munro in wake of daughter's revelations
Education|Technology

First-of-its-kind program teaches students electric vehicle tech

First-of-its-kind program teaches students electric vehicle tech

First-of-its-kind program teaches students electric vehicle tech
Education|News|Opinion

Schools' rejection of AP African American studies course hotly debated at meeting

Schools' rejection of AP African American studies course hotly debated at meeting

Schools' rejection of AP African American studies course hotly debated at meeting
Education|Lifestyle|News|US

Southern California school district sues Gov. Newsom over new gender-identity law

A Southern California school district has sued Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom over a new law barring school districts from requiring that parents be notified of their child's gender identification change

Business|Education|Technology

Former OpenAI, Tesla engineer Andrej Karpathy starts AI education platform

Computer scientist Andrej Karpathy announced on Tuesday that he was starting an AI-integrated education platform named Eureka Labs, leveraging years of experience at ChatGPT developer

Former OpenAI, Tesla engineer Andrej Karpathy starts AI education platform
Education|News|Opinion|Political|US

An order blocking a rule to help LGBTQ+ kids applies to hundreds of schools. Some want to block more

A federal judge’s order blocking a Biden administration rule for protecting LGBTQ+ students from discrimination applies to hundreds of schools and colleges across the U.S. A group that opposes the rule now hopes to extend it further

An order blocking a rule to help LGBTQ+ kids applies to hundreds of schools. Some want to block more
Education|News|US

North Carolina House Democratic deputy leader Clemmons to resign from Legislature

The No. 2 leader of North Carolina House Democrats is stepping down from the General Assembly next month because she’s taking a new job within the University of North Carolina system

Education|Science

Changes coming to ACT exam, including the science portion being made optional

Changes coming to ACT exam, including the science portion being made optional

Changes coming to ACT exam, including the science portion being made optional
Asia|Australia|Education|Health

Australia, Cochlear support Japan programme for child hearing implants

Hearing impaired children in Japan's coastal city of Shizuoka will from next year be able to listen, learn and speak better thanks to an A$6.5 million ($4.4 million) programme

Asia|Education|News

Violent clashes erupt between police and protesters in Dhaka even after 6 die during campus protests

Several major universities in Bangladesh have agreed to shut their doors after at least six people died in violent campus protests

Violent clashes erupt between police and protesters in Dhaka even after 6 die during campus protests
Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Opinion

Opinion: My teenage son had an influencer in his class. This is what it was like

Opinion: My teenage son had an influencer in his class. This is what it was like

Arts|Education|Lifestyle

Want to spur your child’s intellectual development? Use audiobooks instead of videos

Audiobooks can develop children’s listening skills, expand their vocabulary and encourage independent learning.

Want to spur your child’s intellectual development? Use audiobooks instead of videos
Education|News|US

Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education freezes in-state tuition for 7th consecutive year

Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education freezes in-state tuition for 7th consecutive year

Education|News

JPS announces historic pay increase for teachers and staff

JPS announces historic pay increase for teachers and staff

JPS announces historic pay increase for teachers and staff
Economy|Education|News|US

More student loan borrowers are getting relief through bankruptcy after Biden policy change

More student loan borrowers are getting relief through bankruptcy after Biden policy change

More student loan borrowers are getting relief through bankruptcy after Biden policy change
Business|Economy|Education|News|US

Biden administration urges Supreme Court to let it continue implementing student loan repayment program

Biden administration urges Supreme Court to let it continue implementing student loan repayment program

Biden administration urges Supreme Court to let it continue implementing student loan repayment program
Education|Lifestyle|News|Opinion|Political|US

Appeals court refuses to lift order blocking rule meant to expand protections for LGBTQ+ students

A federal appeals court has refused to lift a judge’s order temporarily blocking the Biden administration’s new Title IX rule expanding protections for LGBTQ+ students

Appeals court refuses to lift order blocking rule meant to expand protections for LGBTQ+ students
Business|Economy|Education|Finance|News|US

Biden announces additional $1.2 billion in student debt relief for 35,000 public-sector workers

Biden announces additional $1.2 billion in student debt relief for 35,000 public-sector workers

Biden announces additional $1.2 billion in student debt relief for 35,000 public-sector workers
Education|News|Opinion|Uncategorized

After more than 40 years, the federal right to free education for immigrant students finds itself in the crosshairs of conservatives

Critics say undocumented students put a strain on limited school resources, but research suggests otherwise.

After more than 40 years, the federal right to free education for immigrant students finds itself in the crosshairs of conservatives
Crime|Education|Health|News|US

After crash that killed 6 teens, NTSB chief says people underestimate marijuana's impact on drivers

A horrific crash that killed six high school girls in Oklahoma two years ago has the head of the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board urging parents to warn teenagers about the risk of driving after using marijuana

After crash that killed 6 teens, NTSB chief says people underestimate marijuana's impact on drivers
Education|Health|Lifestyle

Even if your kids roll their eyes, keep making jokes, research says

Even if your kids roll their eyes, keep making jokes, research says

Even if your kids roll their eyes, keep making jokes, research says
Business|Education|Finance|US

Biden administration cancels another $1.2 billion in student loans for public service workers

The Biden administration is cancelling an additional $1.2 billion in student loans for borrowers who work in public service through changes to an existing forgiveness program

Biden administration cancels another $1.2 billion in student loans for public service workers
Education|Environment|News|Science|Sports|Technology

San Jose State putting plastic coyotes on football field to scare off geese

San Jose State putting plastic coyotes on football field to scare off geese

San Jose State putting plastic coyotes on football field to scare off geese
Education|Lifestyle|World

These outfits grow six sizes, and help African girls stay in school

In Togo, where the cost of mandatory uniforms can keep girls out of school, CNN Hero Payton McGriff helped create a ‘uniform that grows’ that’s now a cornerstone of a movement that educates, employs, and empowers hundreds of girls and women. Vote now to help Payton or any of the other Top Five CNN Heroes receive an additional $100,000 to continue their inspiring work and be named the next CNN Hero of the Year.

Education|News|US

US appeals court blocks all of Biden student debt relief plan

A federal appeals court on Thursday blocked President Joe Biden's administration from continuing to implement a new student debt relief plan designed to lower monthly

US appeals court blocks all of Biden student debt relief plan
Economy|Education|News|Opinion

Appeals court halts fresh Biden administration efforts to cancel some student debt

Appeals court halts fresh Biden administration efforts to cancel some student debt

Appeals court halts fresh Biden administration efforts to cancel some student debt
Economy|Education|Finance|News|US

Federal appeals court blocks remainder of Biden's student debt relief plan

A federal appeals court has blocked the implementation of the Biden administration’s student debt relief plan, which would have lowered monthly payments for millions of borrowers

Federal appeals court blocks remainder of Biden's student debt relief plan
Education|Lifestyle|News|Opinion|Political|US

Appeals courts are still blocking Biden's efforts to expand LGBTQ+ protections under Title IX

A federal appeals court in New Orleans has refused to pause a lower court order that blocks a Biden administration rule expanding protections for LGBTQ+ students under the federal Title IX law

Education|News|US

Newest National Park Service site is a stark reminder of the era of segregated schools in the US

Newest National Park Service site is a stark reminder of the era of segregated schools in the US

Newest National Park Service site is a stark reminder of the era of segregated schools in the US
Business|Education

Texas Southern University Receives Transformative $5 Million Gift – Propels Endowment Beyond $100 Million

Texas Southern University Receives Transformative $5 Million Gift – Propels Endowment Beyond $100 Million

Education|Lifestyle|Technology

Inspiring the Next Generation: 10th Annual Girls in Aviation Day at the Lone Star Flight Museum

Inspiring the Next Generation: 10th Annual Girls in Aviation Day at the Lone Star Flight Museum

Education|News|Political

University of California regents ban political statements on university online homepages

The University of California Board of Regents are banning employees from posting political statements on the homepages of university websites, saying such comments could be interpreted as the university’s official view

Education|News|US

University of Florida president Ben Sasse is resigning after his wife was diagnosed with epilepsy

University of Florida president Ben Sasse has announced that he will leave his position of nearly two years to focus on taking care of his family after his wife was diagnosed with epilepsy

Africa|Education|Lifestyle

In Togo, these school uniforms are at the center of a movement offering girls and women a chance to build better lives

In Togo, these school uniforms are at the center of a movement offering girls and women a chance to build better lives

In Togo, these school uniforms are at the center of a movement offering girls and women a chance to build better lives
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Sports

Sports in extreme heat: Warning signs of heat illness and how high school athletes can safely prepare for the start of team practices

An athletic trainer explains why bodies need time time to acclimatize, and the risks to watch out for.

Sports in extreme heat: Warning signs of heat illness and how high school athletes can safely prepare for the start of team practices
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Technology

Why I turned the ‘Red Dead Redemption II’ video game into a history class on America’s violent past

A history professor recounts how being indoors during the pandemic led him to rediscover his fondness for video games – and to bring it into the classroom as well.

Why I turned the ‘Red Dead Redemption II’ video game into a history class on America’s violent past
Business|Economy|Education|Finance|News|US

Student loan payments will be paused for 8 million borrowers after appeals court temporarily halts Biden’s repayment plan

Student loan payments will be paused for 8 million borrowers after appeals court temporarily halts Biden’s repayment plan

Student loan payments will be paused for 8 million borrowers after appeals court temporarily halts Biden’s repayment plan
Asia|Education|News|World

Taxis, security escort help Indian students escape violence-hit Bangladesh

A fleet of taxis, a security escort, and a harrowing six-hour journey brought Asif Hussain and about 80 other Indian students back home on Friday from

Taxis, security escort help Indian students escape violence-hit Bangladesh
Education|News|Science|Technology

U of M engineers send new Minnesota flag into space

U of M engineers send new Minnesota flag into space

Education|Lifestyle|News

City Council passes NYC schools dress code legislation. Here's what it means.

City Council passes NYC schools dress code legislation. Here's what it means.

Education|News|US

Ten Commandments won't go in some Louisiana classrooms until at least November as lawsuit plays out

Louisiana has agreed to delay implementing a requirement that the Ten Commandments be placed in all of the state’s public school classrooms, at least until November

Ten Commandments won't go in some Louisiana classrooms until at least November as lawsuit plays out
Education

Universal Charter Schools program aims to grow their own teachers amid staffing shortage

Universal Charter Schools program aims to grow their own teachers amid staffing shortage

Universal Charter Schools program aims to grow their own teachers amid staffing shortage
Education|Lifestyle|Sports

NFL lineman Jon Feliciano hosts back-to-school drive in Davie, donating 400 backpacks full of supplies

NFL lineman Jon Feliciano hosts back-to-school drive in Davie, donating 400 backpacks full of supplies

NFL lineman Jon Feliciano hosts back-to-school drive in Davie, donating 400 backpacks full of supplies
Crime|Education|News|US

Former preschool teacher sentenced to 3 years of probation for child abuse

Former preschool teacher sentenced to 3 years of probation for child abuse

Former preschool teacher sentenced to 3 years of probation for child abuse
Asia|Education|News|World

Myanmar's civil war has seen a devastating increase in attacks on schools, researchers say

A group that monitors armed conflict in Myanmar says an intensification of fighting in the Southeast Asian nation's civil war has resulted in a sharp increase in destructive attacks on schools

Myanmar's civil war has seen a devastating increase in attacks on schools, researchers say
Education|News

UNC settles open-meetings complaint tied to trustee discussions of athletics finances

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill must pay $25,000 and its trustees must affirm a commitment to follow the state’s open-meeting laws

Education|Health|US

Eastern Michigan University offering Narcan training for students, faculty

Eastern Michigan University offering Narcan training for students, faculty

Education|Entertainment|Sports

Penn State All-Sports Museum to unveil LEGO Beaver Stadium replica this week

Penn State All-Sports Museum to unveil LEGO Beaver Stadium replica this week

Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

11-year-old boy hosts flea market fundraiser to support community

11-year-old boy hosts flea market fundraiser to support community

11-year-old boy hosts flea market fundraiser to support community
Education|Health|News

Children ingest water beads at daycare; get medical treatment

Children ingest water beads at daycare; get medical treatment

Children ingest water beads at daycare; get medical treatment
Asia|Business|Education|Technology

India ed-tech firm Byju's founder faces reckoning as startup implodes

Byju Raveendran, an Indian mathematics whiz who soared from teacher to startup billionaire before his education-technology company imploded this year, now faces

India ed-tech firm Byju's founder faces reckoning as startup implodes
Asia|Crime|Education

A top Chinese university fires a professor after a student accused him of sexual harassment

A top Chinese university has fired a professor a day after a graduate student accused him of sexual harassment and posted recordings online as evidence

A top Chinese university fires a professor after a student accused him of sexual harassment
Education|Health|Lifestyle|News|Technology

5 strategies for families to ensure children are safe online, according to a new White House report

5 strategies for families to ensure children are safe online, according to a new White House report

5 strategies for families to ensure children are safe online, according to a new White House report
Education|Opinion|Political

Harris campaign begins to conduct outreach to youth organizations to win over young voters

Harris campaign begins to conduct outreach to youth organizations to win over young voters

Harris campaign begins to conduct outreach to youth organizations to win over young voters
Education|News|US

Biden administration asks Supreme Court to let it enforce anti-discrimination rules for pregnant women in schools

Biden administration asks Supreme Court to let it enforce anti-discrimination rules for pregnant women in schools

Biden administration asks Supreme Court to let it enforce anti-discrimination rules for pregnant women in schools
Education|News|Opinion|US

Safeguarding the heartbeat: Native Americans in Upper Midwest protect their drumming tradition

When a small-town Minnesota high school banned its Native American drum group from performing at graduation, the hurt reverberated across Indigenous communities in the Upper Midwest

Safeguarding the heartbeat: Native Americans in Upper Midwest protect their drumming tradition
Education|Health

COVID-19 devastated teacher morale − and it hasn’t recovered

The pandemic led many teachers to leave their jobs − a trend that could continue if education leaders don’t address issues that affect morale.

COVID-19 devastated teacher morale − and it hasn’t recovered
Education|Science|Technology

Unequal access to quantum information education may limit progress in this emerging field − now is the time to improve

Universities and colleges nationwide are beginning to investigate quantum education to develop a workforce ready for quantum technology.

Unequal access to quantum information education may limit progress in this emerging field − now is the time to improve
Education|Sports

Michigan caddie earns full college tuition through Evans Scholars Program

Michigan caddie earns full college tuition through Evans Scholars Program

Michigan caddie earns full college tuition through Evans Scholars Program
Crime|Education

Racine Unified School District employee sentenced to 2 years in prison for sexually assaulting student

Racine Unified School District employee sentenced to 2 years in prison for sexually assaulting student

Racine Unified School District employee sentenced to 2 years in prison for sexually assaulting student
Arts|Education|News|Opinion|US

A Florida school district banned ‘Ban This Book.’ Author says that’s ‘erasure of the highest order’ and wants it reinstated

A Florida school district banned ‘Ban This Book.’ Author says that’s ‘erasure of the highest order’ and wants it reinstated

A Florida school district banned ‘Ban This Book.’ Author says that’s ‘erasure of the highest order’ and wants it reinstated
Arts|Education|Lifestyle|Travel

How a 60-mile, sixth-grade field trip became a life-changing date with destiny

How a 60-mile, sixth-grade field trip became a life-changing date with destiny

How a 60-mile, sixth-grade field trip became a life-changing date with destiny
Education|Lifestyle|News

Broward School Board to decide fate of employee after transgender athlete controversy

Broward School Board to decide fate of employee after transgender athlete controversy

Education|News|Sports

How college sports video games became the entry point to dismantle the NCAA's amateurism rules

More than a decade ago, college sports video games were identified as an entry point to challenge NCAA rules that prevented college athletes from being compensated

Business|Economy|Education|Lifestyle|News|Opinion

Darren Walker's Ford Foundation legacy reached far beyond its walls

Darren Walker, the outgoing president of the Ford Foundation, has had a far-reaching and profound impact on the philanthropic sector

Darren Walker's Ford Foundation legacy reached far beyond its walls
Business|Education|News|Sports|US

Florida coach Billy Napier and two co-defendants ask court to dismiss Jaden Rashada lawsuit

Florida coach Billy Napier and two co-defendants have filed motions to dismiss quarterback Jaden Rashada’s lawsuit regarding a failed name, image and likeness deal worth nearly $14 million

Education|News|US

Georgia denies state funding to teach AP Black studies classes

Georgia is refusing to provide state funding for the new Advanced Placement course in African American Studies

Georgia denies state funding to teach AP Black studies classes
Education|News|World

Minnesota school settles with professor who was fired for showing image of the Prophet Muhammad

A former adjunct professor has settled a lawsuit against a private Minnesota school after she was pushed out for showing a depiction of the Prophet Muhammad in class

Business|Education|News|Sports|US

Attorney: Full settlement agreement of antitrust lawsuits involving NCAA expected to be filed Friday

An attorney for the defendants tells The Associated Press the full settlement agreement of antitrust lawsuits involving the NCAA and college sports’ wealthiest conferences is expected to be filed with a federal court by Friday

Attorney: Full settlement agreement of antitrust lawsuits involving NCAA expected to be filed Friday
Education|News|Sports|Travel|US

Stanford, Cal ready for cross-country flights this football season in their new ACC home

Stanford and California are ready for the challenges that will come with cross-country travel for football games in their new Atlantic Coast Conference home this fall

Education|News

Chancellor who led Pennsylvania’s university system through consolidation to leave in the fall

The chancellor who led Pennsylvania’s state-owned university system for six years through the challenge of consolidating says he'll leave the post in October

Asia|Crime|Education|Health|News|Uncategorized|World

Key findings and recommendations from report into abuse in state care

A final report by New Zealand's Royal Commission of Inquiry into historic abuse of children in state and faith-based institutions has estimated that 200,000 were abused between

Asia|Education|News|World

Bangladesh crawls back to normalcy after violent clashes that killed nearly 200 people

Bangladesh is crawling back to normalcy after more than a week of chaos triggered by student protests over a quota system in government jobs

Bangladesh crawls back to normalcy after violent clashes that killed nearly 200 people
Education

Good feedback is an art – here’s how I teach it

Giving and receiving criticism can be difficult. This class tries to make it easier.

Good feedback is an art – here’s how I teach it
Education|News|US

Former University of Florida president will return on an interim basis after Ben Sasse's resignation

A former University of Florida president will take back the role on an interim basis following ex-U.S. Ben Sasse's unexpected announcement last week that he was stepping down after his wife was diagnosed with epilepsy

Education|Environment

William & Mary expands new climate-focused major, deepens coastal research with $100 million gift

William & Mary has received a $100 million donation that aims to help coastal communities adapt to changing temperatures, rising seas and more intense storms

William & Mary expands new climate-focused major, deepens coastal research with $100 million gift
Education|MidEast|News|Opinion|US

Fake protest set for TV shoot on NYC campus sparks real demonstration by pro-Palestinian activists

A fake protest encampment set up for a TV shoot on a New York City college campus sparked a real reaction from pro-Palestinian activists who organized their own demonstration against the filming at a New York City college

Crime|Education|News|US

Pennsylvania teacher Matthew Gagat charged with multiple lewd acts

Pennsylvania teacher Matthew Gagat charged with multiple lewd acts

Education|News|Sports|US

Former Stanford pitcher NiJaree Canady is headed to Texas Tech

USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year NiJaree Canady will be pitching for Texas Tech after two seasons at Stanford

Education|Lifestyle|Sports

NFL, Hispanic Heritage Foundation, and Procter & Gamble Elevate 'NFL Latino Youth Honors' for Student-Athletes

NFL, Hispanic Heritage Foundation, and Procter & Gamble Elevate 'NFL Latino Youth Honors' for Student-Athletes

Education|News|US|World

In a reversal, Georgia now says districts can use state funding to teach AP Black studies classes

Georgia state Superintendent Richard Woods now says the state will pay for districts to teach a new Advanced Placement course in African American Studies

In a reversal, Georgia now says districts can use state funding to teach AP Black studies classes
Education|News

Harris tells teachers union she's ready to fight for country's future — 'bring it on'

Vice President Kamala Harris has blasted Republicans' views on gun control and public education in a speech to the American Federation of Teachers

Harris tells teachers union she's ready to fight for country's future — 'bring it on'
Education|Election|News|US

Harris gains ground in polls as Trump tries to brand her a Marxist

Vice President Kamala Harris took her presidential campaign blitz to the largest U.S. teachers' union on Thursday, promising a "fight for the

Harris gains ground in polls as Trump tries to brand her a Marxist
Crime|Education|News

Armed guardians to undergo training at Keiser University to ensure safety in upcoming school year

Armed guardians to undergo training at Keiser University to ensure safety in upcoming school year

Armed guardians to undergo training at Keiser University to ensure safety in upcoming school year
Education|Health|Lifestyle

When Barbie learned what a gynecologist was, so did many other people, according to new study

When Barbie learned what a gynecologist was, so did many other people, according to new study

When Barbie learned what a gynecologist was, so did many other people, according to new study
Celebrity|Education|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle|US

A look at Alpha Kappa Alpha, the legendary sorority repped by Kamala Harris

A look at Alpha Kappa Alpha, the legendary sorority repped by Kamala Harris

A look at Alpha Kappa Alpha, the legendary sorority repped by Kamala Harris
Education|News|Opinion|US

Days before a Biden rule against anti-LGBTQ+ bias takes effect, judges are narrowing its reach

New federal court rulings are narrowing the Biden administration’s enforcement of a rule for protecting LGBTQ+ students from discrimination and allowing critics to limit it even further school by school

Education|Lifestyle|Sports

Lehigh Valley Division I athlete puts law school dreams on hold to coach youth tennis in Philadelphia

Lehigh Valley Division I athlete puts law school dreams on hold to coach youth tennis in Philadelphia

Lehigh Valley Division I athlete puts law school dreams on hold to coach youth tennis in Philadelphia
Crime|Education|News|US

Former Uvalde officers plead not guilty in Texas school shooting case

Two former Texas school police officers have pleaded not guilty to charges related to the 2022 shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde that killed 19 students and two

Former Uvalde officers plead not guilty in Texas school shooting case
Crime|Education|Health|News

‘The system is broken’: Cafeteria worker speaks out in death of 12-year-old boy

‘The system is broken’: Cafeteria worker speaks out in death of 12-year-old boy

‘The system is broken’: Cafeteria worker speaks out in death of 12-year-old boy
Education|News|US

Daughter of late Supreme Court Justice Scalia appointed to Virginia Board of Education

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has appointed the daughter of the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia to serve on the Virginia Board of Education

Business|Education|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

KKR to take edu-tech firm Instructure private for $4.8 billion

KKR & Co will take education software platform Instructure Holdings private for $4.8 billion, the private equity firm said on Thursday.

KKR to take edu-tech firm Instructure private for $4.8 billion
Education

Real equity in math education is about more than good grades and test scores

Developing students’ mathematical power and confidence is key to creating true equity.

Real equity in math education is about more than good grades and test scores
Business|Education|Fashion and Beauty|Health|Lifestyle|News|World

Black women start a movement to tackle their health crisis

Black women start a movement to tackle their health crisis

Black women start a movement to tackle their health crisis
Education|News

Test results for Georgia schools rise again in 2024, remain below pre-pandemic outcomes

Georgia students in some grades approached pre-pandemic achievement levels on standardized tests given in the 2023-2024 school year

Education|Environment|Science

Student program turns climate change lessons into real-world solutions

Student program turns climate change lessons into real-world solutions

Student program turns climate change lessons into real-world solutions
Education|News|US

State Superintendent explains why reading test cut score was lowered for Alabama third graders

State Superintendent explains why reading test cut score was lowered for Alabama third graders

Education|Health|News|Sports|US

New Ohio law mandates defibrillators in schools, sports venues after 2023 collapse of Bills’ Hamlin

Automatic external defibrillators, or AEDs, must be placed in nearly every school or sports and recreation venue in Ohio under a bill signed this week by Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine

Business|Education|News|Sports

Damages to college athletes to range from a few dollars to more than a million under settlement

Thousands of former college athletes will be eligible for payments ranging from a few dollars to more than a million under the $2.78 billion antitrust settlement agreed to by the NCAA and five power conferences

Damages to college athletes to range from a few dollars to more than a million under settlement
Education|News|Sports

75% of US Olympians played in college. Future of Games hinges on fallout from NCAA athlete payouts

Three-quarters of the nearly 600 American athletes lining up for action at the Paris Olympics got their training in college sports in the United States

75% of US Olympians played in college. Future of Games hinges on fallout from NCAA athlete payouts
Education|News|US

The state with the largest school district in the nation bans realistic active shooter drills

The state with the largest school district in the nation bans realistic active shooter drills

Crime|Education|Political|US

US attorney general’s professionalism can protect Americans’ privacy, former federal judge explains

A former federal judge explains a key power the US attorney general has, and why it’s useful to the public for the Justice Department to operate in a trustworthy way.

US attorney general’s professionalism can protect Americans’ privacy, former federal judge explains
Crime|Education|News|US

State banning realistic active shooter drills in schools. Here are the changes being made

State banning realistic active shooter drills in schools. Here are the changes being made

Education|Health|News|Science|US

Infants' tongue-tie may be overdiagnosed and needlessly treated, American Academy of Pediatrics says

A prominent doctors' group worries that a condition in infants that can affect breastfeeding known as tongue-tie is being overdiagnosed in the U.S. and too often treated with unnecessary surgery

Infants' tongue-tie may be overdiagnosed and needlessly treated, American Academy of Pediatrics says
Asia|Education|News

Bangladesh restores internet as students call off job-quota protests

Bangladesh said it had restored internet services as conditions return to normal after students called off protests against reforms to job quotas that killed nearly 150

Bangladesh restores internet as students call off job-quota protests
Economy|Education|Sports

Unintended consequences: How NIL in college sports has raised questions about nonprofits

The entrance of name, image and likeness deals in college sports has raised questions about what it means to be a tax-exempt charitable organization

Unintended consequences: How NIL in college sports has raised questions about nonprofits
Education|Opinion|US

5 growing threats to academic freedom

From educational gag orders to the decline of tenure-track positions, academic freedom in the United States has been worsening in recent years.

5 growing threats to academic freedom
Education|Lifestyle|News|US

Ohio school district's transgender anti-bullying policy upheld by appeals court

A divided U.S. appeals court upheld the right of a central Ohio school district to enforce policies against the bullying of transgender students, rejecting an effort by

Ohio school district's transgender anti-bullying policy upheld by appeals court
Education|Health|Lifestyle|News

Harris County Hosts Free Birth Certificate Event for Back-to-School Preparation

Harris County Hosts Free Birth Certificate Event for Back-to-School Preparation

Arts|Education|Health|Lifestyle

Meet the couple using their art studio as a safe space for children of all abilities

Meet the couple using their art studio as a safe space for children of all abilities

Meet the couple using their art studio as a safe space for children of all abilities
Crime|Education

St. John's University student severely injured after stabbing outside his home

St. John's University student severely injured after stabbing outside his home

St. John's University student severely injured after stabbing outside his home
Economy|Education|Lifestyle

Income gap between Black and white US residents shrank between Gen Xers and millennials, study says

The income gap between white and Black young adults was narrower for millennials than it was for Generation X

Income gap between Black and white US residents shrank between Gen Xers and millennials, study says
Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

'Everything feels tiring': CNN goes inside a heat chamber

At the University of South Wales, Professor Damian Bailey runs an environmental testing chamber that can alter temperature, altitude, pressure and oxygen levels. CNN’s Senior Climate Writer Laura Paddison put her body to the test under extreme heat and humidity to understand how these conditions can quickly become deadly and why a warming world is dangerous for us all.

'Everything feels tiring': CNN goes inside a heat chamber
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Sports

How to think like an Olympian and develop a winner’s brain

How to think like an Olympian and develop a winner’s brain

How to think like an Olympian and develop a winner’s brain
Business|Education|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle|Technology|US

Stores lure back-to-school shoppers with deals and 'buy now, pay later' plans

Mass market retailers in the U.S. are plying shoppers with offers for computers, clothes and other back-to-school essentials at affordable prices

Stores lure back-to-school shoppers with deals and 'buy now, pay later' plans
Education|Science|Technology

Verifying facts in the age of AI – librarians offer 5 strategies

Library scientists offer tips and tricks to figure out if a particular online news article is reliable or fake.

Verifying facts in the age of AI – librarians offer 5 strategies
Business|Economy|Education|Lifestyle

‘Junk fees’ for school lunches can hit 60 cents for every dollar a parent spends, agency says

‘Junk fees’ for school lunches can hit 60 cents for every dollar a parent spends, agency says

‘Junk fees’ for school lunches can hit 60 cents for every dollar a parent spends, agency says
Business|Education|Lifestyle

Honoring Houston's Educators: J.D. Silva & Associates' 2nd Annual Back-to-School Giveaway

Honoring Houston's Educators: J.D. Silva & Associates' 2nd Annual Back-to-School Giveaway

Crime|Education|Lifestyle|News|Opinion|Political|US

Investigation finds at least 973 Native American children died in US government boarding schools

A federal investigation has found that at least 973 Native American children perished in the U.S. government’s abusive boarding school system over a 150-year period

Investigation finds at least 973 Native American children died in US government boarding schools
Education|Lifestyle|Sports

'Doing my part': Teacher starts sports magazine to promote literacy among young athletes

'Doing my part': Teacher starts sports magazine to promote literacy among young athletes

'Doing my part': Teacher starts sports magazine to promote literacy among young athletes
Business|Education|Entertainment|News

‘Junk fees’ for school lunches, changes at Spirit, Nollywood’s ambitious goals: Catch up on the day’s stories

‘Junk fees’ for school lunches, changes at Spirit, Nollywood’s ambitious goals: Catch up on the day’s stories

‘Junk fees’ for school lunches, changes at Spirit, Nollywood’s ambitious goals: Catch up on the day’s stories
Education|News|Opinion|US

Georgia's largest school district won't teach Black studies course without state approval

Georgia’s largest school district says that it won’t teach a new Advanced Placement course in African American Studies

Georgia's largest school district won't teach Black studies course without state approval
Education|News|Sports

School board votes to suspend mother of transgender athlete for 10 days, demotes her from position

School board votes to suspend mother of transgender athlete for 10 days, demotes her from position

School board votes to suspend mother of transgender athlete for 10 days, demotes her from position
Education|News

Community college's law enforcement training program suspended for 5 years

Community college's law enforcement training program suspended for 5 years

Community college's law enforcement training program suspended for 5 years
Education|News|Opinion|US|World

Over 970 Native American children died at federal boarding schools

At least 973 Native American children died at Indian Boarding Schools from 1819 to 1969, according to a federal report that calls on the U.S. government to apologize for the

Over 970 Native American children died at federal boarding schools
Education|Lifestyle|News

Florida’s Broward County school district suspends staffer whose transgender daughter played on a girls’ team

Florida’s Broward County school district suspends staffer whose transgender daughter played on a girls’ team

Florida’s Broward County school district suspends staffer whose transgender daughter played on a girls’ team
Education|Opinion

Opinion: Some jobs should never be done by kids. Project 2025 sees things differently

Opinion: Some jobs should never be done by kids. Project 2025 sees things differently

Education

Voters become more polarized when presidential candidates take positions on issues in K-12 education

Presidents generally don’t sway the public on education issues – except when they take a stance that separates them from their party.

Voters become more polarized when presidential candidates take positions on issues in K-12 education
Education|Lifestyle|US

Federal protections of transgender students are in effect where courts haven't blocked them

New federal protections for transgender students at U.S. schools and colleges have launched, but not everywhere

Federal protections of transgender students are in effect where courts haven't blocked them
Crime|Education|Lifestyle|News|US

Parents sue Massachusetts school district, say eighth grader was racially bullied and nothing was done about it

Parents sue Massachusetts school district, say eighth grader was racially bullied and nothing was done about it

Parents sue Massachusetts school district, say eighth grader was racially bullied and nothing was done about it
Education

Texans and Xfinity Team Up for Inspiring Digital Literacy Night at Boys & Girls Club In Sunnyside

Texans and Xfinity Team Up for Inspiring Digital Literacy Night at Boys & Girls Club In Sunnyside

Education|Lifestyle|Opinion

Reflecting on a Transformative Experience: Highlights from the National Urban League Conference in New Orleans

Reflecting on a Transformative Experience: Highlights from the National Urban League Conference in New Orleans

Arts|Education|Lifestyle|News|US

Celebrating Leadership: Dr. Shawn E. Simmons Takes Helm as South-Central Regional Director of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.®

Celebrating Leadership: Dr. Shawn E. Simmons Takes Helm as South-Central Regional Director of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.®

Education|Political|US

New York City honors first Black congresswoman on what would have been her 100th birthday

New York City honors first Black congresswoman on what would have been her 100th birthday

New York City honors first Black congresswoman on what would have been her 100th birthday
Education|Health|Lifestyle|News|US|World

US Army captain becomes first female nurse to graduate from the Army’s elite Ranger Course

US Army captain becomes first female nurse to graduate from the Army’s elite Ranger Course

US Army captain becomes first female nurse to graduate from the Army’s elite Ranger Course
Education|News|US

Georgia superintendent says Black studies course breaks law against divisive racial teachings

Georgia’s state superintendent of schools says he believes a new Advanced Placement course in African American Studies violates the state’s law against teaching divisive racial concepts

Georgia superintendent says Black studies course breaks law against divisive racial teachings
Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Technology

Oxford’s word of the year is a modern condition familiar to most of us

Oxford’s word of the year is a modern condition familiar to most of us

Oxford’s word of the year is a modern condition familiar to most of us
Education|News|US

Scholarships help Lahaina graduates afford to attend college outside Hawaii a year after wildfire

Nearly a year after the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century destroyed their historic Maui town, there’s a bright spot for 13 recent Lahainaluna High School graduates who are receiving scholarships that will cover the cost of attending an out-of-state college

Education|Opinion|Political

Students gain confidence in US democracy by participating in elections and campaigns for their homework

A political scientist describes a class he’s designed to help counter cynicism and distrust.

Students gain confidence in US democracy by participating in elections and campaigns for their homework
Education|Health

Menopause increases your risk of STIs due to how aging changes your body

Older adults are at risk for contracting STDs – not only because of stigma and infrequent condom use, but also because of physical changes due to aging.

Menopause increases your risk of STIs due to how aging changes your body
Education|News|US

Biden administration rule protecting LGBT students blocked in 26 states

A new federal rule protecting LGBT students from discrimination in schools and colleges based on gender identity that took effect on Thursday remained blocked in 26 states

Biden administration rule protecting LGBT students blocked in 26 states
Education|Health|Lifestyle

What your teen actually wants you to do when they are upset

What your teen actually wants you to do when they are upset

What your teen actually wants you to do when they are upset
Crime|Education|News|Sports|US

Former Michigan State football coach Mel Tucker sues university over his firing

Former Michigan State University head football coach Mel Tucker is suing the university and school leaders, saying they wrongfully fired him and violated his constitutional rights in response to sexual harassment allegations

Former Michigan State football coach Mel Tucker sues university over his firing
Education|News|US

Idaho's new library law faces lawsuit over constitutional concerns

Idaho's new library law faces lawsuit over constitutional concerns

Idaho's new library law faces lawsuit over constitutional concerns
Education

Emmett schools transitioning to four-day school weeks

Emmett schools transitioning to four-day school weeks

Emmett schools transitioning to four-day school weeks
Education|Health

Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs sees success with music therapy program

Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs sees success with music therapy program

Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs sees success with music therapy program
Asia|Education

Chinese university announces first marriage-related degree course

China's Civil Affairs University announced a new undergraduate marriage program to develop marriage-related industries and culture, drawing scorn of social media users who

Chinese university announces first marriage-related degree course
Education|Lifestyle|News|Sports

Flavor Flav helps Olympic discus thrower Veronica Fraley who said she struggles to pay the rent

Vanderbilt's discus thrower and Olympian Veronica Fraley lamented on social media she needed help with rent

Flavor Flav helps Olympic discus thrower Veronica Fraley who said she struggles to pay the rent
Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Here’s how you should really use a shot glass this summer

Dermatologist Anthony Rossi shows CNN medical correspondent Meg Tirrell the right way to use sunscreen.

Here’s how you should really use a shot glass this summer
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Opinion

A mother turns grief over her daughter’s overdose death into a movement to save others struggling with addiction

A mother turns grief over her daughter’s overdose death into a movement to save others struggling with addiction

Education|Health

Back to school means back to viruses. A doctor explains how families should prepare

Back to school means back to viruses. A doctor explains how families should prepare

Back to school means back to viruses. A doctor explains how families should prepare
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Sports|World

St. Louis School student in an international baton twirling competition

St. Louis School student in an international baton twirling competition

St. Louis School student in an international baton twirling competition
Crime|Education

Former Sabine educator convicted of crime related to his students

Former Sabine educator convicted of crime related to his students

Former Sabine educator convicted of crime related to his students
Education|News|Sports

Nebraska, Ohio State, Alabama raise NIL funds at football practice through fan admission, autographs

Tradition-rich college football programs Nebraska, Ohio State and Alabama are capitalizing on the passion of their fans to generate funds for their NIL collectives

Nebraska, Ohio State, Alabama raise NIL funds at football practice through fan admission, autographs
Education|News|US

Harvard to keep Alan Garber as president through spring 2027

Harvard University on Friday said its interim president, Alan Garber, will remain as president of the school through the spring of 2027.

Harvard to keep Alan Garber as president through spring 2027
Crime|Education|News|US

Teenager arrested for arson at Fond du Lac High School, police say

Teenager arrested for arson at Fond du Lac High School, police say

Teenager arrested for arson at Fond du Lac High School, police say
Education|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle

High school senior aiming to turn passion for fashion into a career

High school senior aiming to turn passion for fashion into a career

High school senior aiming to turn passion for fashion into a career
Education|Lifestyle|News|Opinion|Political|Science

How female politicians’ first names can work for and against them, according to science

How female politicians’ first names can work for and against them, according to science

How female politicians’ first names can work for and against them, according to science
Education|Health|Lifestyle|US

More US schools are taking breaks for meditation. Teachers say it helps students' mental health

School districts across the U.S. are adopting mental health practices as a part of their daily schedules and curriculums

More US schools are taking breaks for meditation. Teachers say it helps students' mental health
Education|News|Sports

Michigan's Moore faces allegations of NCAA violations in sign-stealing investigation, AP sources say

Michigan coach Sherrone Moore faces allegations that he violated NCAA rules related to an investigation into impermissible scouting and sign-stealing that hung over the program through its run to last season’s national title

Michigan's Moore faces allegations of NCAA violations in sign-stealing investigation, AP sources say
Education|Environment|News|US

Colorado teacher displaced by Alexander Mountain Fire prepares for return to school

Colorado teacher displaced by Alexander Mountain Fire prepares for return to school

Colorado teacher displaced by Alexander Mountain Fire prepares for return to school
Education|News

This preschool in Alaska changed lives for parents and kids alike. Why did it have to close?

In rural Alaska, the federally funded Head Start preschool program has helped parents earn college degrees

This preschool in Alaska changed lives for parents and kids alike. Why did it have to close?
Education|Health|Lifestyle

The health benefits of flexibility, and how to get there

The health benefits of flexibility, and how to get there

The health benefits of flexibility, and how to get there
Education

Gov. Abbott discusses new safety system for schools, state funding and school choice

Gov. Abbott discusses new safety system for schools, state funding and school choice

Gov. Abbott discusses new safety system for schools, state funding and school choice
Education|US

Louisiana unveils Ten Commandments posters for public schools featuring ‘Hamilton,’ Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Mike Johnson

Louisiana unveils Ten Commandments posters for public schools featuring ‘Hamilton,’ Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Mike Johnson

Louisiana unveils Ten Commandments posters for public schools featuring ‘Hamilton,’ Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Mike Johnson
Economy|Education|Finance|Health

Bloomberg gives $600 million to four Black medical schools' endowments

Michael Bloomberg committed $600 million to the endowments of four historically Black medical schools through his organization Bloomberg Philanthropies

Bloomberg gives $600 million to four Black medical schools' endowments
Education|Health|Lifestyle|News

Principal helping students living in park find housing

Principal helping students living in park find housing

Principal helping students living in park find housing
Education|News|US

Hearing will discuss CSU, UC's efforts to return Native American remains

Hearing will discuss CSU, UC's efforts to return Native American remains

Hearing will discuss CSU, UC's efforts to return Native American remains
Education|Technology

Education to take flight with drones this upcoming year at Broward schools

Education to take flight with drones this upcoming year at Broward schools

Education|News|US

Judge dismisses most claims in federal lawsuit filed by Black Texas student punished over hairstyle

A federal judge has dismissed most of the claims in a lawsuit filed by a Black high school student who was punished by a Texas school district for refusing to change his hairstyle

Judge dismisses most claims in federal lawsuit filed by Black Texas student punished over hairstyle
Education|Health|Opinion

Shortage of Black doctors is rooted in racist history − a $600M gift will help historically Black medical schools address the gap

Increased mistrust of the US medical profession and higher mortality rates are consequences of the low numbers of Black doctors. A massive gift to Black medical colleges may help build those numbers.

Shortage of Black doctors is rooted in racist history − a $600M gift will help historically Black medical schools address the gap
Education|Health

How do teens quit vaping? Some simply send a text for help, new study shows

How do teens quit vaping? Some simply send a text for help, new study shows

How do teens quit vaping? Some simply send a text for help, new study shows
Education|News

Georgia superintendent says Black studies course can be taught after legal opinion

Georgia’s Superintendent of Schools Richard Woods now says school districts may teach a new Advanced Placement course in African American Studies

Georgia superintendent says Black studies course can be taught after legal opinion
Education|News

Florida universities to review courses for antisemitism, anti-Israel bias, reports say

Florida universities to review courses for antisemitism, anti-Israel bias, reports say

Crime|Education|Health|News|US

Lawsuit accuses North Texas school therapist of throwing autistic child against a wall

Lawsuit accuses North Texas school therapist of throwing autistic child against a wall

Lawsuit accuses North Texas school therapist of throwing autistic child against a wall
Education|News|Sports

NCAA hands former Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh a 4-year show cause order for recruiting violations

The NCAA says former Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh had impermissible contact with recruits and players while access was restricted during the COVID-19 pandemic

NCAA hands former Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh a 4-year show cause order for recruiting violations
Education|Lifestyle

Barber shop offers free back-to-school haircuts & braids

Barber shop offers free back-to-school haircuts & braids

Barber shop offers free back-to-school haircuts & braids
Education|Health|News|Sports

High School student Jayvion Taylor died at football practice. Here's what happened.

High School student Jayvion Taylor died at football practice. Here's what happened.

High School student Jayvion Taylor died at football practice. Here's what happened.
Arts|Education

Former Bennington College head Mariko Silver to become Lincoln Center president in September

Former Bennington College head Mariko Silver was hired Wednesday as president of Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts

Former Bennington College head Mariko Silver to become Lincoln Center president in September
Education

Campus Chronicles - August 8, 2024

Campus Chronicles - August 8, 2024

Business|Education|Health|Lifestyle

From Scrubs to Success: Ariel Lee’s Journey from Nurse to Entrepreneur

From Scrubs to Success: Ariel Lee’s Journey from Nurse to Entrepreneur

Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Celebrating a Milestone: Sugar Land Branch Library's 25th Anniversary

Celebrating a Milestone: Sugar Land Branch Library's 25th Anniversary

Education

Communities In Schools of Houston Encourages a Strong Start to the School Year

Communities In Schools of Houston Encourages a Strong Start to the School Year

Education|Health|Lifestyle|News

New TxDOT Campaign to Keep Kids Safe in School Zones as the New School Year Begins

New TxDOT Campaign to Keep Kids Safe in School Zones as the New School Year Begins

Business|Education|News

College financial aid form will be delayed for some students after last year’s botched rollout

College financial aid form will be delayed for some students after last year’s botched rollout

College financial aid form will be delayed for some students after last year’s botched rollout
Education|News|Uncategorized

Parent claims children were stranded when school bus did not come

Parent claims children were stranded when school bus did not come

Parent claims children were stranded when school bus did not come
Education

How to get your kids ready to go back to school without stress − 5 tips from an experienced school counselor

Taking the stress and uncertainty out of going back to school can ease the process, a veteran counselor explains.

How to get your kids ready to go back to school without stress − 5 tips from an experienced school counselor
Education|Health

How parents can evade the back-to-school sickness wave

In this week’s “Dr. Sanjay Gupta On Call,” readers had questions about their kids returning to school. Dr. Gupta explains how to keep classroom germs away from the rest of the family.

How parents can evade the back-to-school sickness wave
Arts|Education|News

Scholar Kwame Anthony Appiah receives $500,000 prize from Library of Congress

Author-educator Kwame Anthony Appiah has received a $500,000 lifetime achievement award from the Library of Congress

Education|Health|News|US

Local News Delaware Gov. John Carney signs two bills aimed at supporting youth mental health

Local News Delaware Gov. John Carney signs two bills aimed at supporting youth mental health

Local News Delaware Gov. John Carney signs two bills aimed at supporting youth mental health
Americas|Crime|Education|Health|Travel

Oklahoma college students possibly drugged at Mexican resort, hospitalized in Dallas

Oklahoma college students possibly drugged at Mexican resort, hospitalized in Dallas

Oklahoma college students possibly drugged at Mexican resort, hospitalized in Dallas
Education|Lifestyle|News

East Bay center helps former inmates train for productive careers

East Bay center helps former inmates train for productive careers

East Bay center helps former inmates train for productive careers
Education|News|World

Judge dismisses antisemitism lawsuit against MIT, allows one against Harvard to move ahead

A federal lawsuit accusing Massachusetts Institute of Technology of tolerating antisemitism after the Oct. 7 attacks in Israel has been dismissed while a similar one against Harvard University can continue

Judge dismisses antisemitism lawsuit against MIT, allows one against Harvard to move ahead
Business|Education|US

Investigator says 'fraudulent' gift to Florida's only public historically Black university is void

A record multi-million dollar gift to Florida’s only public historically Black university has completely gone up in smoke

Investigator says 'fraudulent' gift to Florida's only public historically Black university is void
Crime|Education|News|US

Former Uvalde schools police chief says he's being 'scapegoated' over response to mass shooting

The former Uvalde schools police chief says he thinks he's been “scapegoated” as the one to blame for the botched law enforcement response to the 2022 mass shooting at Robb Elementary School

Former Uvalde schools police chief says he's being 'scapegoated' over response to mass shooting
Education|Entertainment|Sports

Olympic champion gymnasts Jade Carey and Jordan Chiles to return to school

Gold-medal-winning Olympic gymnasts Jordan Chiles and Jade Carey are heading back to school

Olympic champion gymnasts Jade Carey and Jordan Chiles to return to school
Education|Lifestyle|News|US

Utah bans 13 books at schools, including popular “A Court of Thorns and Roses” series, under new law

Thirteen popular books have been banned from all public schools in Utah in the first wave of bans expected under a new law that prohibits books when at least three of the state’s 41 school district boards claim they contain pornographic or indecent material

Utah bans 13 books at schools, including popular “A Court of Thorns and Roses” series, under new law
Education|News

A teacher in Pine Mountain Club finds a bear in her classroom as she prepares for the new school year

A teacher in Pine Mountain Club finds a bear in her classroom as she prepares for the new school year

A teacher in Pine Mountain Club finds a bear in her classroom as she prepares for the new school year
Education|Technology|Travel

Program teaches teens about aviation, flying planes amid pilot shortage

Program teaches teens about aviation, flying planes amid pilot shortage

Program teaches teens about aviation, flying planes amid pilot shortage
Education|News|Opinion|US

3 Columbia deans resign after being removed earlier this summer for ‘very troubling’ antisemitic text messages

3 Columbia deans resign after being removed earlier this summer for ‘very troubling’ antisemitic text messages

3 Columbia deans resign after being removed earlier this summer for ‘very troubling’ antisemitic text messages
Education|News|US

Columbia says 3 deans resign over 'antisemitic tropes' in texts

Three Columbia University deans, who engaged in what the school's administration called troubling text message exchanges that touched on "ancient antisemitic

Columbia says 3 deans resign over 'antisemitic tropes' in texts
Africa|Education|Environment|News

In Zimbabwe, schoolchildren face threats from animals. Now they are learning how to spot the dangers

In Zimbabwe, increased wildlife activity near people mean that children are at risk of attacks by animals while walking long distances to and from school

In Zimbabwe, schoolchildren face threats from animals. Now they are learning how to spot the dangers
Education|Health

Infectious diseases spike when kids return to school − here’s what you can do about it

Proper hygiene, vaccinations and healthy habits can all reduce the spread of diseases in school.

Infectious diseases spike when kids return to school − here’s what you can do about it
Education|Environment|Science

This anthropology course looks at building design from the standpoint of different species

Humans aren’t the only species to consider when constructing new buildings. This course teaches students to take animals into account as well.

This anthropology course looks at building design from the standpoint of different species
Business|Economy|Education|Lifestyle

How are you approaching your back-to-school spending?

How are you approaching your back-to-school spending?

How are you approaching your back-to-school spending?
Education|Health|US

Harvard rebuffs protests and won't remove Sackler name from two buildings

Harvard University has decided against removing from campus buildings the name of a family whose company makes the powerful painkiller OxyContin, despite protest from parents whose children fatally overdosed

Harvard rebuffs protests and won't remove Sackler name from two buildings
Crime|Education|Europe|News|World

'Fight back': Wrecked Liverpool library stands defiant against UK riots

Backed by an outpouring of community spirit, a library in Liverpool is rebuilding after vandals torched it during a spate of racist riots in England

'Fight back': Wrecked Liverpool library stands defiant against UK riots
Business|Education|Technology

California partners with Nvidia to bring artificial intelligence resources to colleges

The state of California is partnering with tech giant Nvidia to help train California students, college faculty, developers and data scientists in artificial intelligence

California partners with Nvidia to bring artificial intelligence resources to colleges
Business|Education|Health|Lifestyle

Why Black women are pushing to diversify health care industry

Why Black women are pushing to diversify health care industry

Why Black women are pushing to diversify health care industry
Education|News|Opinion|US

GOP nominee to run North Carolina schools advocated pro-Trump military coup in January 6 video

GOP nominee to run North Carolina schools advocated pro-Trump military coup in January 6 video

GOP nominee to run North Carolina schools advocated pro-Trump military coup in January 6 video
Business|Education|US

Federal court extends block on Biden's student debt relief plan

A federal appeals court on Friday extended an order blocking President Joe Biden's administration from further implementing a student debt relief plan designed to

Federal court extends block on Biden's student debt relief plan
Business|Economy|Education|News|US

Federal appeals court issues another blow to Biden’s student loan repayment plan

Federal appeals court issues another blow to Biden’s student loan repayment plan

Federal appeals court issues another blow to Biden’s student loan repayment plan
Education|News|Opinion|US

Federal judges allow Iowa book ban to take effect this school year

Iowa can enforce a book ban this school year following a federal appeals court ruling

Federal judges allow Iowa book ban to take effect this school year
Education|News|US

US Coast Guard Academy works to change its culture following sexual abuse and harassment scandal

The grueling basic training for fledgling cadets at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, known as swab summer, is being revamped this year in light of a sexual abuse scandal that has rocked the prestigious Connecticut service academy

US Coast Guard Academy works to change its culture following sexual abuse and harassment scandal
Education|Environment|News|Science|World

By land, sea and sky, Māori are using Indigenous knowledge to combat climate change

By land, sea and sky, Māori are using Indigenous knowledge to combat climate change

By land, sea and sky, Māori are using Indigenous knowledge to combat climate change
Crime|Education|News|US

Text messages reveal police conversations following the Uvalde school shooting

Text messages reveal police conversations following the Uvalde school shooting

Text messages reveal police conversations following the Uvalde school shooting
Business|Economy|Education|US

US colleges are cutting majors and slashing programs after years of putting it off

Colleges large and small in the U.S. are cutting programs and eliminating majors to make ends meet

US colleges are cutting majors and slashing programs after years of putting it off
Economy|Education|Election|News|Opinion|US

Latinos are excited about Harris, but she has work to do to win the crucial voting bloc, experts say

Latino voters and leaders say they are enthusiastic about Kamala Harris as the Democratic presidential nominee, but for her to win their crucial support, they want to know where she stands on issues like the economy, immigration and education

Latinos are excited about Harris, but she has work to do to win the crucial voting bloc, experts say
Crime|Education|News|US

Woman who hurled racist slur at a Black University of Kentucky student pleads guilty following mediation

Woman who hurled racist slur at a Black University of Kentucky student pleads guilty following mediation

Woman who hurled racist slur at a Black University of Kentucky student pleads guilty following mediation
Economy|Education|US

International students will offer a big boost to the US economy this back-to-school season

Every year, international students offer a welcome infusion of financial aid to communities across the US.

International students will offer a big boost to the US economy this back-to-school season
Education|Opinion

How Ohio schools reduced chronic absenteeism

An Ohio law targeting student suspensions had a happy side effect. Requiring schools to use a positive approach to discipline reduced chronic absenteeism, study says.

How Ohio schools reduced chronic absenteeism
Education|Health

Free mental health training available for Pennsylvania schools

Free mental health training available for Pennsylvania schools

Free mental health training available for Pennsylvania schools
Arts|Education|Entertainment

Berklee College of Music professor teaches kids how to make rap music and keep it clean

Berklee College of Music professor teaches kids how to make rap music and keep it clean

Berklee College of Music professor teaches kids how to make rap music and keep it clean
Education|Lifestyle|Uncategorized

Build A Man camp introduces Black teens to trades, bolsters their confidence and community

Build A Man camp introduces Black teens to trades, bolsters their confidence and community

Build A Man camp introduces Black teens to trades, bolsters their confidence and community
Crime|Education|US

Sarasota middle school student accidentally run over by mom at morning drop-off

Sarasota middle school student accidentally run over by mom at morning drop-off

Sarasota middle school student accidentally run over by mom at morning drop-off
Education|Health

Vape-sniffing dog helps detect nicotine, THC in St. Clair Shores schools

Vape-sniffing dog helps detect nicotine, THC in St. Clair Shores schools

Vape-sniffing dog helps detect nicotine, THC in St. Clair Shores schools
Education|Health|US

Google and Selena Gomez partner to fund teen mental health in the classroom

The unprecedented mental health crisis for children in the United States often surfaces where they spend much of their days: school

Google and Selena Gomez partner to fund teen mental health in the classroom
Education|Lifestyle|Technology|US

California Gov. Gavin Newsom nudges school districts to restrict student cellphone use

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is sending letters to school districts, urging them to restrict smartphone use on campuses

California Gov. Gavin Newsom nudges school districts to restrict student cellphone use
Education|Lifestyle

Worried about learning loss? Expert tips on keeping kids on track over the summer break

Worried about learning loss? Expert tips on keeping kids on track over the summer break

Crime|Education|News|US

Former Cornell student sentenced to 21 months in jail for threats against Jews

A former Cornell University student who in April pleaded guilty to posting online threats, including of death and violence, against Jewish students on campus,

Business|Economy|Education|News|US

Biden administration asks Supreme Court to lift latest block on student loan repayment plan

Biden administration asks Supreme Court to lift latest block on student loan repayment plan

Biden administration asks Supreme Court to lift latest block on student loan repayment plan
Crime|Education|News|Opinion

Jewish groups allege in federal complaint antisemitism permitted to ‘flourish’ at schools in Fulton County, Georgia

Jewish groups allege in federal complaint antisemitism permitted to ‘flourish’ at schools in Fulton County, Georgia

Jewish groups allege in federal complaint antisemitism permitted to ‘flourish’ at schools in Fulton County, Georgia
Asia|Education|Election|News

Prabowo's free meals plan poised to expand Indonesia dairy consumption, imports

Indonesia's president-elect campaigned on a pledge to provide free meals to over 80 million school children, a costly and daunting logistical effort that is

Prabowo's free meals plan poised to expand Indonesia dairy consumption, imports
Education|Lifestyle|Technology

Offensive names dot the American street map − a new app provides a way to track them

A newly released app allows users to search for discriminatory roadway names, helping communities grasp the ubiquity of inequalities embedded in everyday spaces and the harm they cause.

Offensive names dot the American street map − a new app provides a way to track them
Arts|Education|Environment|Opinion

Future lawyers learn key lessons from studying poetry in parks in this course

Parks around campus at this university become a place for law students to produce prose and draw parallels between nature and the law.

Future lawyers learn key lessons from studying poetry in parks in this course
Crime|Education|News|Sports|US

Quiz company sues Michigan State University over Adolf Hitler display on video board during football game

Quiz company sues Michigan State University over Adolf Hitler display on video board during football game

Quiz company sues Michigan State University over Adolf Hitler display on video board during football game
Education|MidEast|News|US

UCLA must protect Jewish students' access to campus, judge rules

The University of California in Los Angeles cannot allow pro-Palestinian protesters to block Jewish students from accessing campus buildings, classes and services, a federal

UCLA must protect Jewish students' access to campus, judge rules
Education|News|Opinion|Sports|US

Michigan State sued by quiz creator over Hitler question streamed on videoboards at football game

Michigan State has been sued over the Adolf Hitler question that appeared on Spartan Stadium screens before a game last season, with the quiz’s creator saying the university didn’t have permission to use its product that “was not created for a mass-market use at an American college football game.”

Michigan State sued by quiz creator over Hitler question streamed on videoboards at football game
Arts|Education|Lifestyle|Opinion

Cambridge combines art and social justice to give teens their own space

Cambridge combines art and social justice to give teens their own space

Americas|Education|News|Opinion|World

Columbia President Minouche Shafik steps down months after protests over Israel-Hamas war gripped campus

Columbia President Minouche Shafik steps down months after protests over Israel-Hamas war gripped campus

Columbia President Minouche Shafik steps down months after protests over Israel-Hamas war gripped campus
Education|News

Columbia's president resigns after months of turmoil punctuated by clashes over Israel-Hamas war

Columbia University President Minouche Shafik has resigned after a brief, tumultuous tenure

Columbia's president resigns after months of turmoil punctuated by clashes over Israel-Hamas war
Education|Health

Schools have made slow progress on record absenteeism, with millions of kids still skipping class

Years after COVID, nearly every state is still struggling with school attendance

Schools have made slow progress on record absenteeism, with millions of kids still skipping class
Crime|Education|News|US

A slain teacher loved attending summer camp. His mom is working to give kids the same opportunity

The mom of a teacher murdered during the 2018 high school massacre in Parkland, Florida, is finishing another summer of sending kids to camp in her son's honor

A slain teacher loved attending summer camp. His mom is working to give kids the same opportunity
Education|News|World

Taliban have deliberately deprived 1.4 million Afghan girls of schooling through bans, says UNESCO

The Taliban have deliberately deprived at least 1.4 million Afghan girls of schooling through bans

Taliban have deliberately deprived 1.4 million Afghan girls of schooling through bans, says UNESCO
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Opinion

What parents don’t know about student drug use

What parents don’t know about student drug use

What parents don’t know about student drug use
Education

This school year is starting like the last one ended: In chaos

This school year is starting like the last one ended: In chaos

Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Oh, babies. New Dr Seuss Babies merchandising line includes everything from board books to diapers

The latest Dr. Seuss releases are designed for the very youngest audience

Education|Health|News|Science

Hispanic women are less likely to get PrEP treatment − new intervention could change that

Despite higher than average rates of HIV infection, Hispanic women have relatively low awareness of PrEP, an effective HIV-prevention medication.

Hispanic women are less likely to get PrEP treatment − new intervention could change that
Crime|Education|News|US

Harvard settles lawsuit alleging it ignored sexual harassment

Harvard University has settled a lawsuit accusing the Ivy League school of ignoring sexual harassment by a professor who three graduate students said had threatened

Harvard settles lawsuit alleging it ignored sexual harassment
Education|News|US

16 Pittsburgh Public schools could close under proposed consolidation plan

16 Pittsburgh Public schools could close under proposed consolidation plan

16 Pittsburgh Public schools could close under proposed consolidation plan
Education

Charter school in Fort Worth offers adults a second chance at an education

Charter school in Fort Worth offers adults a second chance at an education

Charter school in Fort Worth offers adults a second chance at an education
Education|Environment|Lifestyle

Trailblazing Twin Cities center makes beekeeping accessible for all

Trailblazing Twin Cities center makes beekeeping accessible for all

Trailblazing Twin Cities center makes beekeeping accessible for all
Education|News|World

US colleges revise rules on free speech in hopes of containing anti-war demonstrations

As students return to college campuses across the United States, administrators are bracing for a resurgence in activism against the war in Gaza

US colleges revise rules on free speech in hopes of containing anti-war demonstrations
Education|Lifestyle|Opinion|Sports

'They need to do the right thing': Franklin family fights for teen to play for high school football team

'They need to do the right thing': Franklin family fights for teen to play for high school football team

'They need to do the right thing': Franklin family fights for teen to play for high school football team
Education|News

Parents frustrated over air conditioning issues at T.G. Allen Elementary School

Parents frustrated over air conditioning issues at T.G. Allen Elementary School

Parents frustrated over air conditioning issues at T.G. Allen Elementary School
Business|Education|Lifestyle

Empowering Houston's Youth: My Brother's Keeper Houston Awards $400,000 in Scholarships

Empowering Houston's Youth: My Brother's Keeper Houston Awards $400,000 in Scholarships

Education|Opinion|Technology

Should cellphones be allowed in the classroom?

Should cellphones be allowed in the classroom?

Education|Lifestyle|News|Sports

12-year-old girl shines in boys baseball in Wisconsin

12-year-old girl shines in boys baseball in Wisconsin

Education|News|Sports

Notre Dame suspends men's swim team for one year after review finds NCAA gambling violations

Notre Dame has suspended its men’s swimming program for at least one year after an external review found members of the team violated NCAA rules by wagering among themselves on results of their competitions

Notre Dame suspends men's swim team for one year after review finds NCAA gambling violations
Crime|Education|News

Jewish groups file federal complaint alleging antisemitism in Fulton schools

Jewish advocacy groups filed a federal discrimination complaint against the Fulton County school district over antisemitic bullying

Education|News|US|World

A look at college presidents who have resigned under pressure over their handling of Gaza protests

Protests against the war in Gaza have put intense pressure on U.S. college leaders, who are charged with bridging bitter campus divides while balancing free speech rights with concern for safety on campus

A look at college presidents who have resigned under pressure over their handling of Gaza protests
Asia|Education|News|World

Shut out of school by the Taliban, Afghan girls and women are finding new ways to learn

Shut out of school by the Taliban, Afghan girls and women are finding new ways to learn

Shut out of school by the Taliban, Afghan girls and women are finding new ways to learn
Education|News|Sports

Notre Dame suspends men’s swimming program for one academic year due to gambling violations

Notre Dame suspends men’s swimming program for one academic year due to gambling violations

Notre Dame suspends men’s swimming program for one academic year due to gambling violations
Education|Lifestyle|Opinion

Overinvolved in your college kid’s life? It’s understandable but not helpful, experts say

Overinvolved in your college kid’s life? It’s understandable but not helpful, experts say

Economy|Education|News|US

Some US schools are forced to make cuts as pandemic aid ends in September

Some US schools are forced to make cuts as pandemic aid ends in September

Some US schools are forced to make cuts as pandemic aid ends in September
Business|Economy|Education|US

Biden administration hikes pay for Head Start teachers to address workforce shortage

The Biden administration is hiking pay for educators in the early childhood program Head Start as part of an effort to retain current employees and attract new ones in the midst of a workforce shortage

Biden administration hikes pay for Head Start teachers to address workforce shortage
Education|Lifestyle

NYC middle school students are designing their own community youth space

NYC middle school students are designing their own community youth space

NYC middle school students are designing their own community youth space
Education|News|Opinion

After Minouche Shafik resigns, Columbia University students ask what's next

After Minouche Shafik resigns, Columbia University students ask what's next

After Minouche Shafik resigns, Columbia University students ask what's next
Education|Health|Lifestyle

Lincoln Unified adds sensors to high school campus restrooms to catch students vaping

Lincoln Unified adds sensors to high school campus restrooms to catch students vaping

Lincoln Unified adds sensors to high school campus restrooms to catch students vaping
Education|Health|News

Parental consent law may prevent school nurses from performing basic functions without permission

Parental consent law may prevent school nurses from performing basic functions without permission

Parental consent law may prevent school nurses from performing basic functions without permission
Education|Sports

Connor Stalions, accused in Michigan sign-stealing scandal, gets job at Detroit high school

A former Michigan football staff member at the center of a sign-stealing scandal is running the defense at a Detroit high school

Connor Stalions, accused in Michigan sign-stealing scandal, gets job at Detroit high school
Education|Lifestyle|News|World

5-year-old who survived crash finishes first week of kindergarten

5-year-old who survived crash finishes first week of kindergarten

5-year-old who survived crash finishes first week of kindergarten
Education|News|US

Fact check: Debunking Trump attack on Walz, Minnesota schools say they don’t provide tampons in boys’ bathrooms

Fact check: Debunking Trump attack on Walz, Minnesota schools say they don’t provide tampons in boys’ bathrooms

Fact check: Debunking Trump attack on Walz, Minnesota schools say they don’t provide tampons in boys’ bathrooms
Education|Health|Sports

Pat Hobbs resigns as Rutgers athletic director, citing health concerns

Rutgers athletic director Pat Hobbs has resigned, citing health reasons for deciding to leave the school after nine years

Pat Hobbs resigns as Rutgers athletic director, citing health concerns
Education|Lifestyle|News|Opinion|Political

Supreme Court rejects Biden administration’s request to enforce new civil rights protections for LGBTQ+ students

Supreme Court rejects Biden administration’s request to enforce new civil rights protections for LGBTQ+ students

Supreme Court rejects Biden administration’s request to enforce new civil rights protections for LGBTQ+ students
Education|News|US

Supreme Court keeps new rules about sex discrimination in education on hold in half the country

The Supreme Court has kept on hold in roughly half the country new regulations about sex discrimination in education, rejecting a Biden administration request

Supreme Court keeps new rules about sex discrimination in education on hold in half the country
Crime|Education|News

Student with weapon taken into custody after high school 'disturbance'

Student with weapon taken into custody after high school 'disturbance'

Africa|Crime|Education|News

20 Nigerian students abducted by gunmen in an ambush in the north

Gunmen in northern Nigeria have ambushed vehicles conveying some university students and abducted 20 of them

Education|Lifestyle

Make eye exams part of the back-to-school checklist. Your kids and their teachers will thank you

Now that it’s back-to-school season, parents should add one more crucial item to the checklist

Make eye exams part of the back-to-school checklist. Your kids and their teachers will thank you
Crime|Education|News|US

After more than 4 decades, DNA leads to arrest in nursing student’s killing

After more than 4 decades, DNA leads to arrest in nursing student’s killing

After more than 4 decades, DNA leads to arrest in nursing student’s killing
Education|Environment|Health|News

Elevated lead levels in drinking water at Oakland schools sparks outrage

Elevated lead levels in drinking water at Oakland schools sparks outrage

Education|Health

Got cold symptoms? Here's when kids should take a sick day from school

School attendance tanked during the pandemic and has only started to recover

Got cold symptoms? Here's when kids should take a sick day from school
Arts|Education

Anthropology students present their research in poetry, plays and op-eds in this course

Students can play to their strengths in this anthropology course designed to teach them how to present research findings in ways other than a peer-reviewed paper.

Anthropology students present their research in poetry, plays and op-eds in this course
Education|Lifestyle|News|Uncategorized

North metro mothers experience frantic few hours after drop-off mix-up

North metro mothers experience frantic few hours after drop-off mix-up

North metro mothers experience frantic few hours after drop-off mix-up
Education|News|US

Bus vendor cancellations create chaos as school opens in St. Louis

Many St. Louis families faced a chaotic first day of school after three bus vendors pulled out at the last minute and left hundreds of parents scrambling to get their kids to classes

Bus vendor cancellations create chaos as school opens in St. Louis
Education|News|US

Ruth Johnson Colvin, who founded Literacy Volunteers of America, has died at 107

The founder of Literacy Volunteers of America has died

Ruth Johnson Colvin, who founded Literacy Volunteers of America, has died at 107
Education|News

University of Missouri student group 'heartbroken' after it was told to rename its Welcome Black BBQ

A Black student group at the University of Missouri says it was forced to rename an upcoming barbecue the Welcome Black and Gold BBQ instead of the Welcome Black BBQ

Business|Economy|Education|US

California Department of Education offers up 75,000 acres of land to tackle housing, teacher crises

California Department of Education offers up 75,000 acres of land to tackle housing, teacher crises

California Department of Education offers up 75,000 acres of land to tackle housing, teacher crises
Education|MidEast|News|US|World

Suspension of most Columbia students disciplined over Gaza protests is removed

Most students at Columbia University who faced disciplinary action, suspension or arrest for participating in pro-Palestinian protests opposing Israel's war in

Suspension of most Columbia students disciplined over Gaza protests is removed
Education|News|US

‘Hitting kids should never be allowed’: Illinois bans corporal punishment in all schools

Illinois will soon become just the fifth state in the nation to prohibit corporal punishment in all schools

‘Hitting kids should never be allowed’: Illinois bans corporal punishment in all schools
Education|Health|Lifestyle

Empathy is on the rise in young people. Here’s how to build yours

Empathy is on the rise in young people. Here’s how to build yours

Empathy is on the rise in young people. Here’s how to build yours
Education|Technology

AI pioneers want bots to replace human teachers – here’s why that’s unlikely

Artificial intelligence ‘bots’ may be widely available to teach in the coming years. But will they be effective? An expert on technology in education weighs in.

AI pioneers want bots to replace human teachers – here’s why that’s unlikely
Education|Science

The mystic and the mathematician: What the towering 20th-century thinkers Simone and André Weil can teach today’s math educators

André Weil was a mathematician. His sister Simone Weil was a philosopher. They both thought deeply about the nature and value of mathematics and mathematics education.

The mystic and the mathematician: What the towering 20th-century thinkers Simone and André Weil can teach today’s math educators
Education|Health|Lifestyle|News

Young man living with autism becomes valued member of police department in Massachusetts

Young man living with autism becomes valued member of police department in Massachusetts

Young man living with autism becomes valued member of police department in Massachusetts
Crime|Education|News|Sports

Parents file lawsuit against Mohawk Area School District over alleged hazing during football camp

Parents file lawsuit against Mohawk Area School District over alleged hazing during football camp

Parents file lawsuit against Mohawk Area School District over alleged hazing during football camp
Education|Health|Lifestyle

Girls Inc. sends Colorado students back to school feeling confident and beautiful with "Locs and Lessons"

Girls Inc. sends Colorado students back to school feeling confident and beautiful with "Locs and Lessons"

Business|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|News|Science|Technology|US

A look at Sacramento Metro Fire's specialized training for electric vehicle fires

A look at Sacramento Metro Fire's specialized training for electric vehicle fires

Education|News

Dozens of Columbia students were arrested for protesting last school year. Most are returning this fall

Dozens of Columbia students were arrested for protesting last school year. Most are returning this fall

Dozens of Columbia students were arrested for protesting last school year. Most are returning this fall
Arts|Education|Opinion

The University of Houston-Downtown Mourns the Loss of Visionary Art Professor Floyd Newsum

The University of Houston-Downtown Mourns the Loss of Visionary Art Professor Floyd Newsum

Business|Education|Lifestyle|Uncategorized

"Why wait when you can DIY": Students rehab vacant homes

"Why wait when you can DIY": Students rehab vacant homes

"Why wait when you can DIY": Students rehab vacant homes
Crime|Education|News

Elementary school music teacher admits to downloading, sharing child porn

Elementary school music teacher admits to downloading, sharing child porn

Elementary school music teacher admits to downloading, sharing child porn
Education|News

University of Kentucky to disband diversity office after GOP lawmakers pushed anti-DEI legislation

The University of Kentucky's president says the school will disband its office promoting diversity, equity and inclusion efforts

University of Kentucky to disband diversity office after GOP lawmakers pushed anti-DEI legislation
Education|Health|Lifestyle

Meet the woman fighting for her life – and to become a nurse

Meet the woman fighting for her life – and to become a nurse

Meet the woman fighting for her life – and to become a nurse
Education|Lifestyle|Travel

Australian slang terms every visitor should know

Australian slang terms every visitor should know

Australian slang terms every visitor should know
Education|News|Opinion|Political|Science

Politicians step up attacks on the teaching of scientific theories in US schools

A growing number of states are passing laws that call scientific theories into question.

Politicians step up attacks on the teaching of scientific theories in US schools
Education|News|Sports

Dartmouth basketball players union accuses school of unfair labor practices over refusal to bargain

The union representing the Dartmouth men’s basketball team has filed an unfair labor practice charge against the school because it has refused to negotiate with the players on a collective bargaining agreement

Dartmouth basketball players union accuses school of unfair labor practices over refusal to bargain
Education|News

University of Nebraska Lincoln decides to get rid of Office of Diversity and Inclusion

University of Nebraska Lincoln decides to get rid of Office of Diversity and Inclusion

Education|Health|News

'We're lucky to have our son home': Kindergartner with autism left on bus, school district says

'We're lucky to have our son home': Kindergartner with autism left on bus, school district says

'We're lucky to have our son home': Kindergartner with autism left on bus, school district says
Crime|Education|News

‘Frat House’ Culture | HPD faces lawsuit alleging sexual harassment, discrimination

‘Frat House’ Culture | HPD faces lawsuit alleging sexual harassment, discrimination

‘Frat House’ Culture | HPD faces lawsuit alleging sexual harassment, discrimination
Crime|Education|News|US

Corsicana educator recovering at home after classroom attack

Corsicana educator recovering at home after classroom attack

Corsicana educator recovering at home after classroom attack
Education|News

'The fever is breaking': DeSantis-backed school board candidates fall short in Florida

Gov. Ron DeSantis’ campaign to expand his conservative education agenda in Florida schools hit a stumbling block on Tuesday

'The fever is breaking': DeSantis-backed school board candidates fall short in Florida
Education|US

MIT's enrollment of Black, Latino students drops after Supreme Court affirmative action ban

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology's incoming freshman class this year dropped to just 16% Black, Hispanic, Native American or Pacific Islander students compared

MIT's enrollment of Black, Latino students drops after Supreme Court affirmative action ban
Education|Sports

Professor Pete? Former Trojans, Seahawks coach Pete Carroll returning to USC to teach a class

Pete Carroll is heading back to the University of Southern California as a teacher

Professor Pete? Former Trojans, Seahawks coach Pete Carroll returning to USC to teach a class
Education|News

School choice and a history of segregation collide as one Florida county shutters its rural schools

Tens of thousands of students have left Florida’s public schools in recent years amid an explosive growth in school choice

School choice and a history of segregation collide as one Florida county shutters its rural schools
Education

Compass Academy looks to help Colorado students make transition from elementary to middle school with 3-day camp

Compass Academy looks to help Colorado students make transition from elementary to middle school with 3-day camp

Compass Academy looks to help Colorado students make transition from elementary to middle school with 3-day camp
Education|Health|Sports

Mom claims district blocking son with special needs from some football activities

Mom claims district blocking son with special needs from some football activities

Africa|Education|Europe|World

Italy's foreign minister says country needs more African students

Foreign minister Antonio Tajani said on Thursday that he wanted more African students to come to Italy, in remarks that may exacerbate a coalition squabble

Italy's foreign minister says country needs more African students
Business|Education|Health|Lifestyle|News|Uncategorized

Childtime daycare shuts down after hiring, supervision violations

Childtime daycare shuts down after hiring, supervision violations

Childtime daycare shuts down after hiring, supervision violations
Education|Lifestyle

Man raises money to wipe out more than $20,000 in school lunch debt

Man raises money to wipe out more than $20,000 in school lunch debt

Education|Lifestyle

Filling in where it's needed: High School Principal fills in for Bus Driver

Filling in where it's needed: High School Principal fills in for Bus Driver

Filling in where it's needed: High School Principal fills in for Bus Driver
Education|News|Sports|US

Dartmouth College basketball team's union files complaint over school's refusal to bargain

The union representing the Dartmouth College men's basketball team has filed an unfair labor practice complaint against the Ivy League school for refusing to bargain with the

Dartmouth College basketball team's union files complaint over school's refusal to bargain
Crime|Education|Lifestyle|News|US

Man sues nation's oldest seminary over negligence of sexual abuse

Man sues nation's oldest seminary over negligence of sexual abuse

Crime|Education|Health|News

Mobile preschool stolen, contaminated with fentanyl: "They compromised everyone's health, our children, our teachers, our staff"

Mobile preschool stolen, contaminated with fentanyl: "They compromised everyone's health, our children, our teachers, our staff"

Education|Sports

Expanded college football playoff field provides more opportunities for bettors

Missouri and Tennessee typically aren’t confused for Georgia and Ohio State when it comes to college football’s powers

Expanded college football playoff field provides more opportunities for bettors
Asia|Business|Economy|Education|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Jack Ma Fast Facts

Jack Ma Fast Facts

Education|Health|News

5 hospitalized after carbon monoxide leak detected in cafeteria at high school

5 hospitalized after carbon monoxide leak detected in cafeteria at high school

Education|News|Sports

Big 12 leaders to discuss potentially inviting UConn after school makes pitch, AP sources say

Big 12 presidents are scheduled next week to discuss potentially inviting UConn to the conference after school officials recently made an in-person pitch to the league, two people familiar with the discussions tell The Associated Press

Big 12 leaders to discuss potentially inviting UConn after school makes pitch, AP sources say
Economy|Education|Sports

Oklahoma teachers were told to use the Bible. There's resistance from schools as students return

Oklahoma’s Bixby school district has lots to show off for a fast-growing Tulsa suburb, including a state-of-the-art new high school and plans for a $12 million upgrade to its football complex

Oklahoma teachers were told to use the Bible. There's resistance from schools as students return
Education|Sports

Georgia Tech stuns No. 10 Florida State in college football opener in Ireland

Georgia Tech stuns No. 10 Florida State in college football opener in Ireland

Georgia Tech stuns No. 10 Florida State in college football opener in Ireland
Crime|Education|Sports|US

New York City man charged with stealing sword, bullhorn from Coach Rick Pitino's St. John's office

New York City police say they have arrested a 25-year-old man for stealing a ceremonial sword and bullhorn from Coach Rick Pitino’s office at St. John's University

Education|Health

Schools are competing with cellphones. Here's how they think they could win

Students are struggling to stay engaged in class at a time of poor mental health, shortened attention spans, reduced attendance and worsening grades

Schools are competing with cellphones. Here's how they think they could win
Business|Education|Food|Lifestyle

Teens practice business skills with pop-up yogurt shop

Teens practice business skills with pop-up yogurt shop

Teens practice business skills with pop-up yogurt shop
Education|Health|Lifestyle

A summer camp helps children deal with grief

A summer camp helps children deal with grief

A summer camp helps children deal with grief
Education|News|Sports

University of Michigan receives notice of allegations from NCAA related to sign-stealing investigation

University of Michigan receives notice of allegations from NCAA related to sign-stealing investigation

University of Michigan receives notice of allegations from NCAA related to sign-stealing investigation
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Teen's art project goes viral after being turned away from State Fair of Texas competition

Teen's art project goes viral after being turned away from State Fair of Texas competition

Education|MidEast|News|World

Israeli students uprooted from school to get new school building

CNN's Jim Sciutto visits a new school in Israel south of the Lebanese border that will be attended by students who were uprooted from their school as tensions rise in region.

Israeli students uprooted from school to get new school building
Crime|Education|News|US

Rice University student killed in apparent murder-suicide, police say, prompting campus-wide lockdown on first day of class

Rice University student killed in apparent murder-suicide, police say, prompting campus-wide lockdown on first day of class

Rice University student killed in apparent murder-suicide, police say, prompting campus-wide lockdown on first day of class
Australia|Education|News

Australia limits foreign students in migration crackdown

Australia said on Tuesday it would limit the enrolment number of new international students to 270,000 for 2025, as the government looks to rein in record migration

Australia limits foreign students in migration crackdown
Business|Education|Lifestyle|Technology

Comic Relief US launches new Roblox game to help children build community virtually and in real life

A nonprofit's experiment building a Roblox game to develop charitable habits among children went so well that this year's campaign is expanding

Comic Relief US launches new Roblox game to help children build community virtually and in real life
Education|News|Opinion|US

In a new era of campus upheaval, the 1970 Kent State shootings show the danger of deploying troops to crush legal protests

The author of a new book about the 1970 shootings at Kent State University explains why using armed troops to respond to protests is a risky strategy.

In a new era of campus upheaval, the 1970 Kent State shootings show the danger of deploying troops to crush legal protests
Education|Science|Sports

Edwin Moses documentary to debut Sept. 21 at his alma mater, Morehouse College

A documentary exploring how Edwin Moses blended science with athleticism to become the world’s greatest hurdler in the 1980s, then parlayed his fame into a mission to fight for better pay and fair sports, will debut Sept. 21 at his alma mater at the Morehouse College Human Rights Film Festival

Edwin Moses documentary to debut Sept. 21 at his alma mater, Morehouse College
Education|Lifestyle

Minnesota college students move-in during one of the hottest days of the year

Minnesota college students move-in during one of the hottest days of the year

Minnesota college students move-in during one of the hottest days of the year
Education|Health|News|Opinion|US

Educator injured by student could lose her eye, calls on Gov. Abbott to make changes to education system

Educator injured by student could lose her eye, calls on Gov. Abbott to make changes to education system

Educator injured by student could lose her eye, calls on Gov. Abbott to make changes to education system
Education|Health|Sports

Alabama high school QB's death highlights football head injury risks

Alabama high school QB's death highlights football head injury risks

Crime|Education|News

Teacher arrested, accused of using legs to put 3-year-old in headlock during storytime

Teacher arrested, accused of using legs to put 3-year-old in headlock during storytime

Teacher arrested, accused of using legs to put 3-year-old in headlock during storytime
Education|News

Class canceled after lightning strike sparks fire that damages school

Class canceled after lightning strike sparks fire that damages school

Class canceled after lightning strike sparks fire that damages school
Education|Health|Science|Technology

Hospital trauma unit partners with the Navy for first-of-its-kind program

Hospital trauma unit partners with the Navy for first-of-its-kind program

Hospital trauma unit partners with the Navy for first-of-its-kind program
Education|News

Demonstrators in N.Y. call for college campuses to ban masks at protests

Demonstrators in N.Y. call for college campuses to ban masks at protests

Crime|Education

Dublin High School student allegedly confronted by parent, attacked by teens

Dublin High School student allegedly confronted by parent, attacked by teens

Education|Lifestyle|Uncategorized

Student dropped off at wrong stop | BAPS shares bus tips for students, parents

Student dropped off at wrong stop | BAPS shares bus tips for students, parents

Student dropped off at wrong stop | BAPS shares bus tips for students, parents
Arts|Celebrity|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News

Dolly Parton visits Kansas City to celebrate statewide expansion of her book gifting campaign

Dolly Parton visits Kansas City to celebrate statewide expansion of her book gifting campaign

Dolly Parton visits Kansas City to celebrate statewide expansion of her book gifting campaign
Business|Education|News|US

Supreme Court rebuffs Biden administration plea to restore multibillion-dollar student debt plan

The Supreme Court is keeping on hold the latest multibillion-dollar student debt relief plan from the Biden administration, while multiple lawsuits make their way through lower courts

Supreme Court rebuffs Biden administration plea to restore multibillion-dollar student debt plan
Business|Economy|Education|News|Opinion|US

Supreme Court leaves Biden’s new student loan repayment plan blocked

Supreme Court leaves Biden’s new student loan repayment plan blocked

Supreme Court leaves Biden’s new student loan repayment plan blocked
Education|Technology

Some schools go "old school" when it comes to cellphones in the classroom

Some schools go "old school" when it comes to cellphones in the classroom

Education|News|Opinion|US

Osceola County school board votes against having chaplains on school grounds

Osceola County school board votes against having chaplains on school grounds

Crime|Education|News

Former school teacher Chris Bendann found guilty on all child sex abuse charges

Former school teacher Chris Bendann found guilty on all child sex abuse charges

Former school teacher Chris Bendann found guilty on all child sex abuse charges
Education|Lifestyle|Technology

HCC’s 1-N.O.W. Program Revolutionizes Online Learning with Flexibility and Accessibility

HCC’s 1-N.O.W. Program Revolutionizes Online Learning with Flexibility and Accessibility

Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News

Get Ready, Houston: Library Card Sign-Up Month Goes Big on Hurricane Preparedness!

Get Ready, Houston: Library Card Sign-Up Month Goes Big on Hurricane Preparedness!

Education|Lifestyle

Sandy Gaw: A New Chapter Begins for Houston's Public Libraries

Sandy Gaw: A New Chapter Begins for Houston's Public Libraries

Education

Campus Chronicles - August 28, 2024

Campus Chronicles - August 28, 2024

Education|Finance|US

Botched college financial aid form snarls students' enrollment plans

After a long summer of technical glitches, most of America’s prospective college students finally applied for federal financial aid — an annual process upended by a redesign-gone-bad

Botched college financial aid form snarls students' enrollment plans
Education|News|Opinion|Political

Conservative opponents of DEI may not be as colorblind as they claim

New research suggests anti-Black racism plays a key role in conservative anti-DEI sentiment.

Conservative opponents of DEI may not be as colorblind as they claim
Crime|Education|Opinion|Uncategorized

Today’s school children practice running for their lives – but there are better ways to keep students safe from shooters

The persistent threat of school shootings demands a more thoughtful response to their prevention.

Today’s school children practice running for their lives – but there are better ways to keep students safe from shooters
Crime|Education|Sports|US

Former Northwestern University cheerleader drops sexual assault lawsuit

Former Northwestern University cheerleader drops sexual assault lawsuit

Former Northwestern University cheerleader drops sexual assault lawsuit
Education|News|Sports

College athlete advocacy group opposes NCAA lawsuit settlement, says it limits potential earnings

A prominent advocacy group for college athletes says it opposes a settlement agreement of federal antitrust lawsuits facing the NCAA and major college conferences

College athlete advocacy group opposes NCAA lawsuit settlement, says it limits potential earnings
Economy|Education|News|US

What borrowers need to know after the Supreme Court kept Biden’s student loan repayment plan on hold

What borrowers need to know after the Supreme Court kept Biden’s student loan repayment plan on hold

What borrowers need to know after the Supreme Court kept Biden’s student loan repayment plan on hold
Education|Lifestyle

Philadelphia elementary school celebrates having air conditioning for first time in years

Philadelphia elementary school celebrates having air conditioning for first time in years

Philadelphia elementary school celebrates having air conditioning for first time in years
Business|Education|Finance|Lifestyle|News|Technology

Teens ‘soiling the nest,’ student loans in limbo, Cybertruck haters: Catch up on the day’s stories

Teens ‘soiling the nest,’ student loans in limbo, Cybertruck haters: Catch up on the day’s stories

Education|News|Opinion|US

After diversity pushback, some faculty feel left in dark at North Carolina's flagship university

Several programs of diversity, equity and inclusion are at risk of elimination at North Carolina's flagship university after the University of North Carolina Board of Governors voted to scrap a previous diversity policy in May and replace it with a new one

After diversity pushback, some faculty feel left in dark at North Carolina's flagship university
Education|Opinion

Black students are still kicked out of school at higher rates despite reforms

In the decade since Black Lives Matter, a spotlight has shined on inequity in education outcomes and, in particular, how exclusionary discipline disproportionately affects Black children

Black students are still kicked out of school at higher rates despite reforms
Education|News|Opinion|US

Why Black students are still disciplined at higher rates: Takeaways from AP's report

Racial disparities in how schools discipline students received new attention at the outset of a national reckoning with racial injustice, but the results of reform efforts have been slow to materialize

Why Black students are still disciplined at higher rates: Takeaways from AP's report
Crime|Education|News|US

Massachusetts man charged after allegedly triggering explosion in his Chicago dorm

A Massachusetts man has been charged in federal court with engaging in a scheme to cover up efforts to develop bomb-making skills after triggering an explosion last year in his dorm at the University of Chicago

Education|News|US

As students and protests return to campus, Columbia tries new restrictions, leadership

The new school year is still days away, but student protesters have already made a noisy return to Columbia University's New York campus, the epicenter of a pro-

As students and protests return to campus, Columbia tries new restrictions, leadership
Education|Lifestyle

For newly arrived immigrant children, this lawyer’s help extends far beyond the courtroom

For newly arrived immigrant children, this lawyer’s help extends far beyond the courtroom

For newly arrived immigrant children, this lawyer’s help extends far beyond the courtroom
Education|Health|Opinion

Is ‘coaching’ a shortcut to mental health care? Not so fast − here are key differences

A professor of psychiatry unpacks what to consider if you’re looking for help with physical or mental health and are considering using coaching services.

Is ‘coaching’ a shortcut to mental health care? Not so fast − here are key differences
Education|Health|Lifestyle

Gus Walz’s unbridled emotion on the DNC stage opens the door to more understanding of neurodiversity

The best way to learn about neurodivergence is by listening to neurodivergent people themselves.

Gus Walz’s unbridled emotion on the DNC stage opens the door to more understanding of neurodiversity
Education|News|Opinion|US

Election 2024 Latest: Trump to appear at Moms for Liberty event, Harris campaign launches bus tour

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is scheduled to appear at the annual gathering of Moms for Liberty, a national nonprofit that has spearheaded efforts to get mentions of LGBTQ+ identity and structural racism out of K-12 classrooms

Election 2024 Latest: Trump to appear at Moms for Liberty event, Harris campaign launches bus tour
Education|Health|Lifestyle|News|US

She fled to the US escaping abuse and violence. Her lawyer helped her heal and adjust to life in the US

Immigration attorney and CNN Hero Rachel Rutter not only took on Yulisa's legal case, but helped connect her and her young son with medical, educational and other crucial resources.

Arts|Education|Lifestyle|News|Uncategorized|US

Emmett Till remembered with exhibit at Two Mississippi Museums

Emmett Till remembered with exhibit at Two Mississippi Museums

Emmett Till remembered with exhibit at Two Mississippi Museums
Arts|Education|News|World

An Israeli boy who broke an ancient jar learns how the museum is piecing it back together

A 4-year-old boy whose curiosity led to the destruction of a 3,500-year-old jar has returned to the museum in northern Israel where it happened, welcomed by forgiving curators who are using the accident as an educational opportunity

An Israeli boy who broke an ancient jar learns how the museum is piecing it back together
Education|Environment|Health

Water contaminated with PFAS at 10 Harford County schools

Water contaminated with PFAS at 10 Harford County schools

Crime|Education|News|US

Florida state lawmaker indicted on felony charges related to private school

A Republican state representative in central Florida has been indicted on felony forgery charges related to her role in running her family's private Christian school in Orlando

Education|MidEast|News|Political

SF State to divest from weapons manufacturers in deal with pro-Palestinian students

SF State to divest from weapons manufacturers in deal with pro-Palestinian students

SF State to divest from weapons manufacturers in deal with pro-Palestinian students
Education|Food|Health|News

Chemicals used in many popular food and drink products now banned from California public schools

Chemicals used in many popular food and drink products now banned from California public schools

Chemicals used in many popular food and drink products now banned from California public schools
Education|Election|US

A measure to repeal a private school tuition funding law in Nebraska will make the November ballot

Nebraska's top election official says organizers have collected enough signatures to ask voters to repeal a new law that uses taxpayer money to fund private school tuition

A measure to repeal a private school tuition funding law in Nebraska will make the November ballot
Education|News

Columbia task force finds ‘troubling’ pattern of behavior toward Jewish students on campus

Columbia task force finds ‘troubling’ pattern of behavior toward Jewish students on campus

Columbia task force finds ‘troubling’ pattern of behavior toward Jewish students on campus
Education|News|World

Northern Israeli students face uncertain school year as conflict with Hezbollah persists

Northern Israeli students face uncertain school year as conflict with Hezbollah persists

Northern Israeli students face uncertain school year as conflict with Hezbollah persists
Crime|Education|News

Man charged with assault on 2 Jewish students on University of Pittsburgh campus

A man has been charged with aggravated assault in an alleged glass bottle attack on two Jewish students on the University of Pittsburgh campus

Crime|Education|News|US

Suspect arrested after attack on Jewish University of Pittsburgh students

Suspect arrested after attack on Jewish University of Pittsburgh students

Suspect arrested after attack on Jewish University of Pittsburgh students
Education|Europe|News|World

Ukrainian front-line students celebrate back-to-school despite ever-present air raid alarms

Just hours after a dawn air raid alarm rang through the city, Zaporizhzhia schoolchildren have celebrated the traditional first day of school

Ukrainian front-line students celebrate back-to-school despite ever-present air raid alarms
Asia|Business|Economy|Education

New unproductive forces: the Chinese youth owning their unemployment

After quitting the education industry last August due to China's crackdown on private tutoring, He Ajun has found an unlikely second life as an unemployment

New unproductive forces: the Chinese youth owning their unemployment
Education|Health|Science|World

North Korea's Kim pushes for regional development with construction projects, KCNA reports

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has called for developing health, science and education facilities in rural areas alongside factories, state media KCNA reported on

North Korea's Kim pushes for regional development with construction projects, KCNA reports
Education|News|Science|Technology|US

Christa McAuliffe, still pioneering, is first woman with a statue on New Hampshire capitol grounds

Christa McAuliffe is still a pioneer, decades after she was picked to become America’s first teacher in space

Christa McAuliffe, still pioneering, is first woman with a statue on New Hampshire capitol grounds
Education|News|World

Ukraine's attacks on Belgorod disrupt school sessions, governor says

Some kindergartens will shut for a week in the Russian city of Belgorod near Ukraine's border while several schools will hold online classes after a Kyiv attack destroyed a child care

Ukraine's attacks on Belgorod disrupt school sessions, governor says
Education|Lifestyle|Technology

Your children’s smartphones aren’t making them smarter

Your children’s smartphones aren’t making them smarter

Your children’s smartphones aren’t making them smarter
Education|Lifestyle

Meet the influencers making blue-collar jobs cool

Through viral social media posts and how-to videos, influencers are inspiring a new generation to consider a career in the trades. Their content highlights an alternative path to success, especially as the demand for skilled workers grows and the cost of a traditional four-year college degree skyrockets.

Celebrity|Education|Entertainment

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson was once Matt Damon’s scene partner in a Harvard drama class

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson was once Matt Damon’s scene partner in a Harvard drama class

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson was once Matt Damon’s scene partner in a Harvard drama class
Education|Europe|News

Children return to school in Ukraine's Kharkiv as Russia bombards city

As children across Ukraine return for the start of the academic year, in the country's second largest city of Kharkiv they could only do so at an

Children return to school in Ukraine's Kharkiv as Russia bombards city
Crime|Education|Lifestyle

Posting too much first day of school information about your kids helps predators, police say

Posting too much first day of school information about your kids helps predators, police say

Posting too much first day of school information about your kids helps predators, police say
Education|US

Howard University's capstone moment: Kamala Harris at top of the ticket

Howard University in Washington, D

Howard University's capstone moment: Kamala Harris at top of the ticket
Education|News

All-black outfits, hoodies, Crocs, cell phones and mirrors. Some students are returning to school with new bans in effect

All-black outfits, hoodies, Crocs, cell phones and mirrors. Some students are returning to school with new bans in effect

All-black outfits, hoodies, Crocs, cell phones and mirrors. Some students are returning to school with new bans in effect
Education|News|World

Gaza schoolgirl longs to return to class as war disrupts new academic year

Gaza schoolgirl Rama Abu Seif longs to return to a classroom to study but it is now a dormitory for families displaced by war.

Gaza schoolgirl longs to return to class as war disrupts new academic year
Education|News|World

As Columbia resumes classes, student activists vow to carry on with protests against Israel

Columbia University resumed classes with students sunbathing and eating ice cream on the lawn that was home to a pro-Palestinian encampment last spring

As Columbia resumes classes, student activists vow to carry on with protests against Israel
Africa|Education

African immigrant students draw on family and community strengths in quest for college

African immigrant students sometimes experience negative stereotyping, marginalization and low expectations from teachers. But emerging research shows they are being mischaracterized.

African immigrant students draw on family and community strengths in quest for college
Business|Education|Technology|US

US lenders not on insolvency panel of India's Byju's, sources say

U.S.-based Glas Trust is not part of a key panel overseeing the insolvency proceedings of Indian education-technology giant Byju's, and will need to substantiate

US lenders not on insolvency panel of India's Byju's, sources say
Education|Health|News|US

After 40 deaths in Lake Michigan so far in 2024, a push for water safety education

After 40 deaths in Lake Michigan so far in 2024, a push for water safety education

Education|News

High school hallway ceiling collapses

High school hallway ceiling collapses

High school hallway ceiling collapses
Crime|Education|Europe

Irish inquiry finds 'truly shocking' level of sexual abuse at church-run schools

An Irish state inquiry uncovered a "truly shocking" level of sexual abuse at religious schools, primarily those

Irish inquiry finds 'truly shocking' level of sexual abuse at church-run schools
Crime|Education

Part-time teacher accused of leaving child outside of a home overnight, records show

Part-time teacher accused of leaving child outside of a home overnight, records show

Education|Lifestyle|News

Woman trains other women to become firefighters, aims to bridge gender gap

Woman trains other women to become firefighters, aims to bridge gender gap

Woman trains other women to become firefighters, aims to bridge gender gap
Education|Health|News

After 11 drownings in Oakland County, more call for water safety classes in schools

After 11 drownings in Oakland County, more call for water safety classes in schools

Economy|Education|News

Republican-led US states sue over new Biden student debt relief plan

Seven Republican-led states filed a lawsuit on Tuesday to challenge President Joe Biden's administration's latest student debt forgiveness plan, saying the U.S.

Republican-led US states sue over new Biden student debt relief plan
Economy|Education|News|US

Republican-led states file new lawsuit to block Biden’s student loan forgiveness plans

Republican-led states file new lawsuit to block Biden’s student loan forgiveness plans

Republican-led states file new lawsuit to block Biden’s student loan forgiveness plans
Arts|Education|Science|Technology

By reviving a century-old patent for blue paint, this architect reflects on a powerful, lesser-told history

By reviving a century-old patent for blue paint, this architect reflects on a powerful, lesser-told history

By reviving a century-old patent for blue paint, this architect reflects on a powerful, lesser-told history
Education|Europe|News

‘Ferocious violence’ accompanied ‘shocking’ levels of abuse at Ireland’s religious-run schools, report finds

‘Ferocious violence’ accompanied ‘shocking’ levels of abuse at Ireland’s religious-run schools, report finds

Education|Lifestyle|News|Opinion

Spotlight on Excellence: HCC’s Remmele Young Honored as PRNews “People of the Year”

Spotlight on Excellence: HCC’s Remmele Young Honored as PRNews “People of the Year”

Education|Health|Lifestyle

What parents can do to reduce the likelihood of kids getting sick and missing school

What parents can do to reduce the likelihood of kids getting sick and missing school

What parents can do to reduce the likelihood of kids getting sick and missing school
Education|Health|News

MAHEC launches tiny home project to boost healthcare training in rural WNC

MAHEC launches tiny home project to boost healthcare training in rural WNC

MAHEC launches tiny home project to boost healthcare training in rural WNC
Education|Health

Fact check: Trump falsely claims schools are secretly sending children for gender-affirming surgeries

Fact check: Trump falsely claims schools are secretly sending children for gender-affirming surgeries

Crime|Education|News|US

Georgia high school student, 14, kills 4 and wounds 9 in campus shooting

A 14-year-old boy killed two fellow students and two teachers and wounded nine others in a shooting at a Georgia high school on Wednesday, jolting the

Georgia high school student, 14, kills 4 and wounds 9 in campus shooting
Education|Health|News|Technology|Uncategorized

Bed bugs found inside students' Chromebook laptops

Bed bugs found inside students' Chromebook laptops

Crime|Education|News|US

A former University of Iowa manager embezzled funds, an audit finds

A new state audit in Iowa says the former manager of the machine shop at the University of Iowa’s Department of Physics and Astronomy deposited nearly $1 million that should have gone to the university into his own personal accounts

Arts|Education|Lifestyle|News

'It's kind of a first': Woman donates piano to Columbia to preserve history

'It's kind of a first': Woman donates piano to Columbia to preserve history

Crime|Education|News|US

Student describes moment suspected shooter came to her classroom door

CNN's Isabel Rosales speaks with Lyela Sayarath, who says the alleged shooter was in her math class and approached her classroom during the shooting at Apalachee High School.

Student describes moment suspected shooter came to her classroom door
Education

Elementary school 's new outdoor classroom honors memory of student

Elementary school 's new outdoor classroom honors memory of student

Elementary school 's new outdoor classroom honors memory of student
Crime|Education|News

High school student hospitalized after fight in locker room

High school student hospitalized after fight in locker room

High school student hospitalized after fight in locker room
Education|News|US

Donald Trump's youngest son has enrolled at New York University

Former President Donald Trump’s youngest son, Barron Trump, has begun his first year of college this week at New York University, his father said Wednesday

Donald Trump's youngest son has enrolled at New York University
Education|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle

Dress Codes: How did plaid become popular for school uniforms?

Dress Codes: How did plaid become popular for school uniforms?

Dress Codes: How did plaid become popular for school uniforms?
Education|Food|Lifestyle

Behind the nonprofit helping a diverse new generation of culinary professionals heat up New York

The Food Education Fund seeks to diversify the culinary world and better mentor its next generation through hands-on experiences for low-income students of color at ten high schools

Behind the nonprofit helping a diverse new generation of culinary professionals heat up New York
Education|Health

Local high school senior applies skills learned in CPR training class to save the life of his best friend’s dad

Local high school senior applies skills learned in CPR training class to save the life of his best friend’s dad

Local high school senior applies skills learned in CPR training class to save the life of his best friend’s dad
Education|Election|Technology|US

As a high school teacher and as governor, Tim Walz has tapped the power of geographic information systems, or GIS, to solve complex problems

Gov. Tim Walz used geographic information systems as a schoolteacher. How will that experience come into play if he and Kamala Harris win the White House in November?

As a high school teacher and as governor, Tim Walz has tapped the power of geographic information systems, or GIS, to solve complex problems
Crime|Education|News|US

From Algebra 1 to barricading doors: How the Georgia school shooting unfolded

From Algebra 1 to barricading doors: How the Georgia school shooting unfolded

From Algebra 1 to barricading doors: How the Georgia school shooting unfolded
Crime|Education|News|US

Rice University student from Maryland killed in apparent murder-suicide, university says

Rice University student from Maryland killed in apparent murder-suicide, university says

Crime|Education|News|US

'It's insane': Teacher praises technology that protected students during shooting

A new tool that alerted police about the Apalachee school shooting was rolled out a week before the incident, according to police officials. The technology called Centegix alerts law enforcement after buttons are pressed on an ID and it alerts that there is an active situation at the school.

'It's insane': Teacher praises technology that protected students during shooting
Crime|Education|US

What we know so far about the victims of the Apalachee school shooting in Georgia

Authorities in Georgia say a 14-year-old high school student has been charged as an adult with using an assault-style rifle to kill two students and two teachers in the hallway outside his algebra classroom

What we know so far about the victims of the Apalachee school shooting in Georgia
Sports|Education|Health|News

New California rules to regulate when high school teams can practice, play in extreme heat

New California rules to regulate when high school teams can practice, play in extreme heat

New California rules to regulate when high school teams can practice, play in extreme heat
Crime|Education|News

Summerfield Charter Academy teacher charged with taking inappropriate images of female students

Summerfield Charter Academy teacher charged with taking inappropriate images of female students

Crime|Education

Police warn of surge in school bus violations as new safety measures go ignored

Police warn of surge in school bus violations as new safety measures go ignored

Education|News|US

Maine law thwarts impact of school choice decision, lawsuit says

A Christian school at the center of a Supreme Court decision that requires Maine to include religious schools in a state tuition program is challenging a state antidiscrimination law

Maine law thwarts impact of school choice decision, lawsuit says
Education|Health|Lifestyle|News|US

Teen vaping hits 10-year low in the US

Teen vaping in the U.S. has dropped to its lowest level in a decade

Teen vaping hits 10-year low in the US
Economy|Education|Finance|News|US

US judge temporarily blocks new Biden student debt relief plan

A U.S. judge on Thursday temporarily blocked President Joe Biden's administration from implementing its latest student debt forgiveness plan, just days after seven

US judge temporarily blocks new Biden student debt relief plan
Crime|Education|News|Uncategorized|US

Former cadets accuse the Coast Guard Academy of failing to stop sexual violence

Thirteen former cadets at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy are accusing overseers of the Connecticut school of failing to prevent sexual violence on campus and covering it up

Former cadets accuse the Coast Guard Academy of failing to stop sexual violence
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Teenager arrested after stabbing fellow student on school bus

Teenager arrested after stabbing fellow student on school bus

Education|News|Opinion

Freshman classes provide glimpse of affirmative action ruling's impact on colleges

Some selective colleges are reporting drops in the numbers of Black students in their new freshman classes

Freshman classes provide glimpse of affirmative action ruling's impact on colleges
Crime|Education|News|US

Georgia high school shooting suspect referenced Parkland massacre in writings found in his bedroom, source says

Georgia high school shooting suspect referenced Parkland massacre in writings found in his bedroom, source says

Georgia high school shooting suspect referenced Parkland massacre in writings found in his bedroom, source says
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Former Mississippi teacher accused of threatening students and teachers

A former Mississippi teacher faces federal and state charges after allegedly posting threatening messages toward school officials on social media sites

Education|Election|News|Political

Trump says US colleges could lose accreditation over 'antisemitic propaganda' if he's elected

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump told Jewish donors on Thursday that U.S. universities would lose accreditation and federal support over what he

Trump says US colleges could lose accreditation over 'antisemitic propaganda' if he's elected
Education|News|Sports

A Christian school appeals its ban on competing after it objected to a transgender player

A Vermont Christian school that is barred from participating in the state sports league after it withdrew its girls basketball team from a playoff game because a transgender student was playing on the opposing team has taken its case to a federal appeals court

Education|Lifestyle|Opinion

A dad thought his daughter's school lunch was a 'funny meme'. Until he realized it wasn't.

A dad thought his daughter's school lunch was a 'funny meme'. Until he realized it wasn't.

A dad thought his daughter's school lunch was a 'funny meme'. Until he realized it wasn't.
Education|Sports|US

USC retires Caleb Williams' No. 13, restores Reggie Bush's No. 5 to place of honor in Coliseum

The University of Southern California has retired Caleb Williams’ No. 13 jersey and restored Reggie Bush’s No. 5 to its place of honor among the other retired numbers displayed on the Coliseum’s peristyle

USC retires Caleb Williams' No. 13, restores Reggie Bush's No. 5 to place of honor in Coliseum
Crime|Education|News|US

Georgia school shooting victims were two 'sweet' boys and two math teachers

The four people killed in the Georgia school mass shooting on Wednesday included two boys aged 14, remembered as funny, kind and positive, along with two

Georgia school shooting victims were two 'sweet' boys and two math teachers
Crime|Education|News|US

JD Vance says he laments that school shootings are a 'fact of life' and calls for better security

Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance says he laments that school shootings are a “fact of life" and the U.S. needs to harden security to prevent more carnage like the shooting this week that left four dead in Georgia

JD Vance says he laments that school shootings are a 'fact of life' and calls for better security
Education|News

Parents frantic, confused after child left on school bus

Parents frantic, confused after child left on school bus

Parents frantic, confused after child left on school bus
Crime|Education|US

Inside the Georgia high school where a sleepy morning was pierced by gunfire

It was the middle of second period at Apalachee High School in near Winder, Georgia, and the boy who few knew slipped out of his algebra class in J Hall again

Inside the Georgia high school where a sleepy morning was pierced by gunfire
Crime|Education|News|US

How to talk with kids about school shootings and other traumatic events

The U.S. is dealing with another school shooting: Two students and two teachers were killed at a school in Georgia

How to talk with kids about school shootings and other traumatic events
Africa|Crime|Education|News

A dormitory fire in Kenya kills 18 students and injures 27. Dozens are unaccounted for

Kenya's deputy president says a fire in a school dormitory has killed 18 students and injured 27 others

A dormitory fire in Kenya kills 18 students and injures 27. Dozens are unaccounted for
Crime|Education|US

Vance laments that school shootings are a ‘fact of life’ in the US as he calls for more security

Vance laments that school shootings are a ‘fact of life’ in the US as he calls for more security

Vance laments that school shootings are a ‘fact of life’ in the US as he calls for more security
Crime|Education|News|US

Georgia school shooting: A timeline of events

Georgia school shooting: A timeline of events

Georgia school shooting: A timeline of events
Crime|Education|News|US

Georgia high school shooting shows how hard it can be to take action even after police see warning signs

School mass shooters often display warning signs well before they open fire. How can schools and police take preventive action to save lives?

Georgia high school shooting shows how hard it can be to take action even after police see warning signs
Crime|Education|News|US

Georgia school shooting suspect and father appear in court

The student accused of killing four people at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, and his father appear in court in person for the first time.

Georgia school shooting suspect and father appear in court
Education|Lifestyle|Opinion

It’s time for parents to learn manners around phone use

It’s time for parents to learn manners around phone use

It’s time for parents to learn manners around phone use
Asia|Business|Economy|Education|News

World Bank President in Tuvalu says youth skills key to climate change plan

World Bank President Ajay Banga said on Friday that young people in the Pacific Island nation of Tuvalu need training to help them move and adapt to

World Bank President in Tuvalu says youth skills key to climate change plan
Education|Health|Lifestyle|News|US

Meet the local therapy dog heading to Georgia to comfort school shooting victims

Meet the local therapy dog heading to Georgia to comfort school shooting victims

Meet the local therapy dog heading to Georgia to comfort school shooting victims
Crime|Education|News|Technology|US

School district doubles down on active shooter protocol with technology

School district doubles down on active shooter protocol with technology

School district doubles down on active shooter protocol with technology
Crime|Education|News|US

Officials responded to Maryland school incident, report says no active situation

Maryland's Harford County Sheriff's office responded to an incident at Joppatowne High School, the local sheriff said on Friday in a post on X, with media reporting that a fight involving a

Crime|Education|News|US

1 student dead after shooting in a Maryland high school dispute, police say

Authorities say a student at a Maryland high school has died after being shot by another student during a dispute in a bathroom at Joppatowne High School

Crime|Education|News|US

Police say they arrested a woman after her 6-year-old son brought a gun to school in Memphis

Memphis police have arrested a woman after her 6-year-old son brought a gun to his school

Crime|Education

Teacher allegedly hits student with ruler, pulls hair and duct-tapes mouth shut

Teacher allegedly hits student with ruler, pulls hair and duct-tapes mouth shut

Teacher allegedly hits student with ruler, pulls hair and duct-tapes mouth shut
Business|Education|Finance|Stock Markets

KinderCare revives plans for long-sought US IPO

KinderCare Learning Companies, a provider of early childhood education that first filed for a stock market listing three years ago, is rebooting its bid for an initial public offering in

KinderCare revives plans for long-sought US IPO
Education|Technology|US

Georgia Tech to end China partnerships following concerns over military ties

Georgia Tech is ending its research and educational partnerships in the Chinese cities of Tianjin and Shenzhen, the U.S. university said on Friday, following

Georgia Tech to end China partnerships following concerns over military ties
Crime|Education|US|Videos

Teen who came face-to-face with alleged Georgia school shooter speaks out

CNN's Isabel Rosales speaks to two Apalachee High School students, one who prevented the alleged shooter from entering her classroom and the other who saw her teacher die in the rampage, about what they saw on the day of the shooting.

Teen who came face-to-face with alleged Georgia school shooter speaks out
Education|News|US|World

As US colleges raise the stakes for protests, activists are weighing new strategies

The stakes have gone up for students protesting the war in Gaza as U.S. colleges roll out new security measures and protest guidelines this fall in hopes of avoiding disruptions like last spring’s pro-Palestinian demonstrations, which led to some 3,200 arrests

As US colleges raise the stakes for protests, activists are weighing new strategies
Crime|Education|News|US

Mother of Georgia shooting suspect called school to warn of emergency, aunt says

A relative of the Georgia high school shooting suspect says the teenager’s mother called the school before the killings

Mother of Georgia shooting suspect called school to warn of emergency, aunt says
Crime|Education|News|US

What we know after a 14-year-old boy was charged with killing 4 people at his Georgia high school.

Authorities have charged a 14-year-old boy with four counts of murder in this week's fatal shootings at a high school in Winder, Georgia

What we know after a 14-year-old boy was charged with killing 4 people at his Georgia high school.
Crime|Education|News|US

Shooting suspect’s mom drove 200 miles to Winder, Georgia, after getting cryptic text the morning of the school attack

Shooting suspect’s mom drove 200 miles to Winder, Georgia, after getting cryptic text the morning of the school attack

Shooting suspect’s mom drove 200 miles to Winder, Georgia, after getting cryptic text the morning of the school attack
Education|Health|Opinion

Survivors and mental health experts share what they know about the long-term impact of school shootings on children

Survivors and mental health experts share what they know about the long-term impact of school shootings on children

Survivors and mental health experts share what they know about the long-term impact of school shootings on children
Education|News|US

How to pick the best preschool or child care center for your child

Preschool options are growing as states expand early learning programs

How to pick the best preschool or child care center for your child
Crime|Education|News|US

With father of suspect charged in Georgia shooting, will more parents be held responsible?

Murder charges filed against the father of a 14-year-old boy accused of a Georgia school shooting follow the successful prosecution of two parents in Michigan

With father of suspect charged in Georgia shooting, will more parents be held responsible?
Economy|Education|Lifestyle

US higher education advocates welcome federal support for Hispanic-serving institutions

Federal education advocates say colleges and universities that serve higher than average Hispanic student populations are vital to the goals of educational equality and economic opportunities

US higher education advocates welcome federal support for Hispanic-serving institutions
Crime|Education

Man charged in glass bottle attack on Jewish students in Pittsburgh now accused in earlier attack

A man accused of having assaulted two Jewish students with a glass bottle on the campus of the University of Pittsburgh is now accused of having thrown a bottle at two people associated with another university the day before

Education|Health|Lifestyle

A dad tackles student hunger one snack at a time

A dad tackles student hunger one snack at a time

A dad tackles student hunger one snack at a time
Crime|Education|Health|News|Sports|US

Florida high school football player dies after game, becoming the school year’s latest tragedy

Florida high school football player dies after game, becoming the school year’s latest tragedy

Florida high school football player dies after game, becoming the school year’s latest tragedy
Education|Health

This 70-year-old retiree just graduated med school. He has this advice for others

This 70-year-old retiree just graduated med school. He has this advice for others

This 70-year-old retiree just graduated med school. He has this advice for others
Crime|Education|News|Technology

Panic buttons and phone alerts: How technology helped prevent further bloodshed at Apalachee

Panic buttons and phone alerts: How technology helped prevent further bloodshed at Apalachee

Panic buttons and phone alerts: How technology helped prevent further bloodshed at Apalachee
Education|News|Opinion

Georgia school shooting highlights fears about classroom cellphone bans

The shooting at a Georgia high school has highlighted concerns raised about a growing effort to ban or restrict cellphones in the classroom

Georgia school shooting highlights fears about classroom cellphone bans
Africa|Education|News|World

Fire breaks out at another Kenyan school after 21 die in inferno

A fire broke out at a girls' boarding school in a town in central Kenya late on Saturday, leaving at least three students injured and destroying property, the Kenya Red Cross and

Education|Technology|US

The AI industry uses a light lobbying touch to educate Congress from a corporate perspective

Education has become a primary goal of artificial intelligence interests in Washington

The AI industry uses a light lobbying touch to educate Congress from a corporate perspective
Crime|Education|News|US|Videos

Community grieves and honors school shooting victims

A small Georgia community is grieving two students and two teachers who died during a school shooting at Apalachee High School. CNN's Rafael Romo reports.

Community grieves and honors school shooting victims
Education|Environment|Health|US

School districts race to invest in cooling solutions as classrooms and playgrounds heat up

Scores of schools across the U.S. are carpeted in asphalt with no shade

School districts race to invest in cooling solutions as classrooms and playgrounds heat up
Crime|Education|News|US

Mother of Georgia mass shooting suspect called school before attack

The mother of the teenager charged with fatally shooting two students and two teachers at a Georgia high school on Wednesday called the school that morning and warned a counselor

Mother of Georgia mass shooting suspect called school before attack
Crime|Education|News|US

AP PHOTOS: Church services help Georgia residents mourn victims of school shootings

AP PHOTOS: Church services help Georgia residents mourn victims of school shootings

Education|MidEast|News|World

Fear of 'lost generation' as Gaza school year begins with all classes shut

The new school year in the Palestinian territories officially began on Monday, with all schools in Gaza shut after 11 months of war and no sign of a ceasefire.

Fear of 'lost generation' as Gaza school year begins with all classes shut
Crime|Education|News|US

A text, a call, then gunfire: New details raise questions about efforts to prevent Georgia school shooting

A text, a call, then gunfire: New details raise questions about efforts to prevent Georgia school shooting

A text, a call, then gunfire: New details raise questions about efforts to prevent Georgia school shooting
Crime|Education|Health|News|US

Women settle lawsuits after Yale fertility nurse switched painkiller for saline

Dozens of women who say they suffered excruciating pain at a Yale University fertility clinic because a nurse stole fentanyl and replaced it with saline have settled their lawsuits against the Ivy League school

Crime|Education|News

14-year-old girl arrested in connection to online threats to Broward schools; detectives say teen intended posts as a joke

14-year-old girl arrested in connection to online threats to Broward schools; detectives say teen intended posts as a joke

Crime|Education|News

3 juveniles in custody after allegedly threatening New Jersey schools on social media

3 juveniles in custody after allegedly threatening New Jersey schools on social media

Crime|Education|News

Joppatowne community holds vigil to remember student shot inside school

Joppatowne community holds vigil to remember student shot inside school

Education|News|Sports

Heather Lyke out as University of Pittsburgh's athletics director, Pitt chancellor says

Heather Lyke out as University of Pittsburgh's athletics director, Pitt chancellor says

Heather Lyke out as University of Pittsburgh's athletics director, Pitt chancellor says
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Technology

U-M program pairs college students with middle schoolers on a digital wellness program

U-M program pairs college students with middle schoolers on a digital wellness program

U-M program pairs college students with middle schoolers on a digital wellness program
Crime|Education|News|US

'I want street justice': Parent banned from Florida elementary school faces new charges

'I want street justice': Parent banned from Florida elementary school faces new charges

'I want street justice': Parent banned from Florida elementary school faces new charges
Education|Health|Science

The hidden danger of energy drinks. A doctor explains

The hidden danger of energy drinks. A doctor explains

The hidden danger of energy drinks. A doctor explains
Crime|Education|News|US

The teen accused in Georgia's high school shooting enrolled 2 weeks late and was often absent

Investigators say the 14-year-old who is accused of killing four people in a shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia started school two weeks late

The teen accused in Georgia's high school shooting enrolled 2 weeks late and was often absent
Crime|Education|News|US|Videos

Video: Police interview Georgia shooting suspect back in 2023

In 2023, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office received a tip from the FBI about a threat on the chat platform Discord to “shoot up a middle school tomorrow.” Video shows officers interviewing Colt Gray and his father, Colin Gray, about the tip, which officers were not able to substantiate. 

Video: Police interview Georgia shooting suspect back in 2023
Crime|Education|US|Videos

Mother of suspected Georgia shooter explains what led her to warn school about son

Marcee Gray, the mother of Apalachee High School shooting suspect Colt Gray, gave her first interview to ABC and explained what spurred her to warn her son's school on the morning of the shooting about an unspecified "extreme emergency."

Mother of suspected Georgia shooter explains what led her to warn school about son
Business|Economy|Education

Virginia Beach schools open new welding lab aimed at getting students in maritime careers

Virginia Beach schools open new welding lab aimed at getting students in maritime careers

Virginia Beach schools open new welding lab aimed at getting students in maritime careers
Education|Health|Lifestyle

Is your child headed off to college? Here are 5 tips to manage mental health

Is your child headed off to college? Here are 5 tips to manage mental health

Is your child headed off to college? Here are 5 tips to manage mental health
Education|Food|Health

Pitt students complain dining hall is making them sick; internal audit underway, health department requested

Pitt students complain dining hall is making them sick; internal audit underway, health department requested

Pitt students complain dining hall is making them sick; internal audit underway, health department requested
Education|Lifestyle

Read your way through National Literacy Month

Read your way through National Literacy Month

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Denard Robinson and Braylon Edwards are among former Michigan players suing NCAA and Big Ten Network

Former Michigan football stars Denard Robinson and Braylon Edwards are suing the NCAA and Big Ten Network with other former Wolverines players

Denard Robinson and Braylon Edwards are among former Michigan players suing NCAA and Big Ten Network
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Friends honor teen killed in Joppatowne High shooting with tattoos: "Going to make him proud"

Friends honor teen killed in Joppatowne High shooting with tattoos: "Going to make him proud"

Friends honor teen killed in Joppatowne High shooting with tattoos: "Going to make him proud"
Education|News|Sports|US

Arizona’s ban on transgender girls playing girls school team sports remains blocked, court says

A federal appeals court has upheld a lower-court ruling that blocks Arizona from enforcing a 2022 law that bans transgender girls from playing on girls’ school sports teams

Crime|Education|News|US

US School Violence Fast Facts

US School Violence Fast Facts

Education|Lifestyle|News|Sports|US|World

2 transgender New Hampshire girls can play on girls sports teams during lawsuit, a judge rules

A federal judge says two transgender girls can try out for and play on girls school sports teams as the teens challenge a New Hampshire ban

Crime|Education|News|US

Call from suspect’s mom to Apalachee High School before shooting was not the only warning that morning

Call from suspect’s mom to Apalachee High School before shooting was not the only warning that morning

Call from suspect’s mom to Apalachee High School before shooting was not the only warning that morning
Education|News|Opinion|US

Muslim advocacy group files civil rights complaint against University of Georgia

The Council on American Islamic Relations advocacy group said on Tuesday it filed a civil rights complaint on behalf of some students at the University of

Education|Health|Science

No neigh-sayers: Live horses join first-day veterinary students for anatomy lecture in Hungary

First-year veterinary students in Hungary are being joined by two full-grown horses in their lecture hall for the first anatomy lesson of their academic careers

No neigh-sayers: Live horses join first-day veterinary students for anatomy lecture in Hungary
Africa|Education|News

South Africa's coalition government sees first real friction over education bill

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's office said he would sign into law a disputed education bill, prompting the first sign of real friction in his unity

South Africa's coalition government sees first real friction over education bill
Business|Economy|Education|Finance|News|US

US consumer watchdog finds that school lunch fees are taking a toll on parents

The U.S. consumer watchdog has found that low-income families typically pay as much as 60 cents per dollar in fees when paying for school lunches electronically

US consumer watchdog finds that school lunch fees are taking a toll on parents
Education|Lifestyle|News|Opinion|US

Fewer college students indicate they are nonbinary amid backlash

Students are less likely to identify as nonbinary in states with anti-trans policies.

Fewer college students indicate they are nonbinary amid backlash
Education|Health|Lifestyle

‘Difficult’ children are only slightly more likely to have insecure attachments with parents

The quality of a child’s attachments to caregivers influences healthy development. And most kids with difficult temperaments do form secure attachments with their parents.

‘Difficult’ children are only slightly more likely to have insecure attachments with parents
Crime|Education|News|US

Why grandfather of school shooting suspect says the boy's father is to blame

Charles Polhamus tells CNN that Colin Gray, the father of the suspect in the Georgia school shooting, is to blame for his son Colt Gray allegedly carrying out the shooting at Apalachee High School.  

Why grandfather of school shooting suspect says the boy's father is to blame
Crime|Education|News|Opinion

Mother of Apalachee High School shooter apologizes to victims’ families in open letter

Mother of Apalachee High School shooter apologizes to victims’ families in open letter

Mother of Apalachee High School shooter apologizes to victims’ families in open letter
Business|Education|Health|Lifestyle|News|Technology|US

Utah law restricting youth social media use blocked by judge

A federal judge has blocked Utah from enforcing a new law aimed at protecting the mental health of young people by requiring social media platforms to verify users' ages

Utah law restricting youth social media use blocked by judge
Education|Environment|US

Texas school district purchases 15.9 acres, expanding its wetland learning 'classroom'

Texas school district purchases 15.9 acres, expanding its wetland learning 'classroom'

Education|News|US

Harvard reports slight decline in Black students in wake of affirmative action ruling

There was a slight decline in the numbers of Black students in Harvard University's freshman class, which follows a Supreme Court ruling which struck down affirmative action in higher education

Harvard reports slight decline in Black students in wake of affirmative action ruling
Crime|Education|News|Sports|US

Authorities find no smoking gun in Nassar records held by Michigan State University

Michigan's attorney general says records finally given up by Michigan State University don't reveal anything new about convicted sports doctor Larry Nassar

Authorities find no smoking gun in Nassar records held by Michigan State University
Education|News|Opinion|World

Florida teacher focuses on teaching students about 9/11 attack 23 years later

Florida teacher focuses on teaching students about 9/11 attack 23 years later

Crime|Education|News

NYC teacher accused of putting 5-year-old boy in chokehold, police say

NYC teacher accused of putting 5-year-old boy in chokehold, police say

NYC teacher accused of putting 5-year-old boy in chokehold, police say
Education|Health|Science

New Jersey college student suffering from sickle cell disease has newfound hope with gene therapy at CHOP

New Jersey college student suffering from sickle cell disease has newfound hope with gene therapy at CHOP

Education|Health|Lifestyle|Sports

North Texas foundation teams up rival high schools to coach special needs athletes

North Texas foundation teams up rival high schools to coach special needs athletes

North Texas foundation teams up rival high schools to coach special needs athletes
Education|News|US

Harvard's Black enrollment dips after US Supreme Court bars affirmative action

The percentage of Black students in Harvard University's freshman class dropped by more than a fifth following a landmark U.S.

Harvard's Black enrollment dips after US Supreme Court bars affirmative action
Crime|Education|News|US

Omaha school shooting began with a fight between 2 boys, court documents say

Court documents say the shooting that critically injured a 15-year-old at an Omaha high school began with a physical fight between two boys before one used a gun hidden inside his hoodie to shoot the other in the stomach

Omaha school shooting began with a fight between 2 boys, court documents say
Education|News

Tips for going away to college, noncompete agreements, ‘self-love pods’: Catch up on the day’s stories

Tips for going away to college, noncompete agreements, ‘self-love pods’: Catch up on the day’s stories

Education|News

North Carolina's public universities cut 59 positions as part of a massive DEI overhaul this summer

Newly released reports from North Carolina's public university system to prove compliance with a new systemwide diversity policy show several DEI position cuts and reassignments were made

North Carolina's public universities cut 59 positions as part of a massive DEI overhaul this summer
Education|Health|Lifestyle

When parents are on their phones a lot, here’s what happens to their kids

When parents are on their phones a lot, here’s what happens to their kids

Education|News

Students at Apalachee High School could return to classes soon. Here’s what other schools have done

Students at Apalachee High School could return to classes soon. Here’s what other schools have done

Students at Apalachee High School could return to classes soon. Here’s what other schools have done
Education|US

Free school meals are on the rise in the US − but that could change depending on who wins the 2024 presidential election

Minnesota Gov. and vice presidential contender Tim Walz has championed his state’s free school meals policy.

Free school meals are on the rise in the US − but that could change depending on who wins the 2024 presidential election
Education

Early childhood development nonprofit Brilliant Detroit set to expand nationally

Brilliant Detroit, the early childhood education nonprofit that supports children in underserved communities “from belly to 8,” plans to expand its unique neighborhood-based holistic model beyond The Motor City

Early childhood development nonprofit Brilliant Detroit set to expand nationally
Business|Education|Finance|US

Navient accepts US student loan ban, pays $120 million in CFPB settlement

A U.S. regulator on Thursday banned Navient from servicing federal student loans, excluding the company once known as Sallie Mae from a market it

Business|Economy|Education|News|US

US bans Navient from servicing federal student loans

US bans Navient from servicing federal student loans

US bans Navient from servicing federal student loans
Crime|Education|News|US

Boston mother demands answers after son left on school bus for hours

Boston mother demands answers after son left on school bus for hours

Boston mother demands answers after son left on school bus for hours
Crime|Education|Lifestyle|News

Chicago mother suing daughter's middle school alleging teacher's use of racial slurs

Chicago mother suing daughter's middle school alleging teacher's use of racial slurs

Crime|Education|News

University of Mississippi official and her husband are indicted on animal cruelty charges

The University of Mississippi’s vice chancellor for student affairs is on leave after she and her husband were indicted on animal cruelty charges

Crime|Education|News|US

Revere High School teacher cut during fight in hallway

Revere High School teacher cut during fight in hallway

Education|News

'My heart dropped': 5-year-old boy left on Lee County School bus for nearly 3 hours

'My heart dropped': 5-year-old boy left on Lee County School bus for nearly 3 hours

Education

'It’s just what I like to do.' 82-year-old Canton educator shares her passion for teaching

'It’s just what I like to do.' 82-year-old Canton educator shares her passion for teaching

'It’s just what I like to do.' 82-year-old Canton educator shares her passion for teaching
Crime|Education|News

BB gun found on student at elementary school in Albuquerque

BB gun found on student at elementary school in Albuquerque

Business|Education|Health|Lifestyle

Local business owner with autism advocates for workplace inclusivity

Local business owner with autism advocates for workplace inclusivity

Local business owner with autism advocates for workplace inclusivity
Crime|Education|News

Principal indicted, accused of not reporting alleged child abuse by Atlantic City mayor

The principal of Atlantic City High School has been indicted on charges including official misconduct and child endangerment

Education|Technology

East Valley High School's manufacturing class teaches students professional skills

East Valley High School's manufacturing class teaches students professional skills

East Valley High School's manufacturing class teaches students professional skills
Business|Economy|Education|Finance|US

US consumer watchdog moves to permanently ban Navient from federal student loan servicing

The U.S. Consumer Finance Protection Bureau has filed a proposed order to permanently ban Navient from directly servicing federal student loans, which the agency says will end years of abusive lending practices

US consumer watchdog moves to permanently ban Navient from federal student loan servicing
Crime|Education|News|US

Federal review of Uvalde shooting finds Border Patrol missteps but does not recommend discipline

A federal report says U.S. Border Patrol agents who rushed to the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, in May 2022, were insufficiently trained and failed to establish command at the scene, but they violated no rules

Federal review of Uvalde shooting finds Border Patrol missteps but does not recommend discipline
Crime|Education|News|US

Joppatowne High School bans bookbags, increases security for students' return after deadly shooting

Joppatowne High School bans bookbags, increases security for students' return after deadly shooting

Education|News

Florida school district must restore books with LGBTQ+ content under settlement

A school district in northeast Florida must put back in libraries three dozen books as part of a settlement with students and parents

Florida school district must restore books with LGBTQ+ content under settlement
Education|Election|News|US

Republicans challenge North Carolina decision that lets students show university's mobile ID

The Republican Party has sued North Carolina’s elections board to block students and employees at the state’s flagship public university from showing a digital identification to comply with a photo ID law

Republicans challenge North Carolina decision that lets students show university's mobile ID
Education|US

U.S. Naval Academy, affirmative action foe square off at Baltimore trial

The group that successfully convinced the U.S. Supreme Court to bar the consideration of race in college admissions is set to take the U.S.

U.S. Naval Academy, affirmative action foe square off at Baltimore trial
Education|Lifestyle

This mom is giving kids in her community clothes, education, and a link to their Native American culture

This mom is giving kids in her community clothes, education, and a link to their Native American culture

This mom is giving kids in her community  clothes, education, and a link to their Native American culture
Crime|Education|Europe

Ex-European lawmaker and wife charged with influence peddling and corruption in Poland

Prosecutors in southern Poland have charged a former European Parliament lawmaker and his wife with corruption and influence peddling as part of a larger probe into irregularities in the operations of a private university in Warsaw

Education|Lifestyle|News|US

Jill Biden and Lloyd Austin visit an Alabama base to tout expanded military benefits

First lady Jill Biden and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin have gone to Maxwell Air Force Base in Alabama to highlight programs that the administration is rolling out to improve service members’ quality of life as well as early childhood education in the military

Jill Biden and Lloyd Austin visit an Alabama base to tout expanded military benefits
Arts|Education|News|US

Photographer Louis Carlos Bernal memorialized the barrios at the US-Mexican border

Even though Bernal is known as the father of Chicano photography, his work has long been overlooked. Now he’s the subject of a new exhibition at the University of Arizona.

Photographer Louis Carlos Bernal memorialized the barrios at the US-Mexican border
Africa|Education|News

South Africa's leader defends unity government after dispute over new law

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa defended the durability of his unity government on Friday, after a row over a contentious education bill exposed tensions

South Africa's leader defends unity government after dispute over new law
Education|Environment|Travel

Students ride the rails in this course to learn about sustainability and tourism

With 100 hours aboard Amtrak trains, students learn about sustainable travel and destination tourism, using cities along the routes as living laboratories.

Students ride the rails in this course to learn about sustainability and tourism
Education|Environment|US

How this one climate fix means a school nurse sees fewer students sick from the heat

Around 36,000 schools in the U.S. are in need of updated heating and cooling systems, according to the Government Accountability Office

How this one climate fix means a school nurse sees fewer students sick from the heat
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Opinion|Videos

Percival Everett, Rachel Kushner and Miranda July are fiction nominees for National Book Awards

Percival Everett’s “James,” his acclaimed retelling of Mark Twain’s “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,” is a fiction nominee for the National Book Awards

Percival Everett, Rachel Kushner and Miranda July are fiction nominees for National Book Awards
Education|News|US

Measure to repeal Nebraska’s private school funding law should appear on the ballot, court rules

The Nebraska Supreme Court has ruled that a measure seeking to repeal a new conservative-backed law providing taxpayer money for private school tuition should appear on the state's November ballot

Measure to repeal Nebraska’s private school funding law should appear on the ballot, court rules
Business|Education|Finance|Lifestyle|News|US

MacKenzie Scott’s millions boost Native American nonprofits

The billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott’s no-strings, no-hassle giving approach has proven particularly valuable to Native American nonprofits, whose history with private philanthropy has long been marked by a lack of trust and paltry funding

MacKenzie Scott’s millions boost Native American nonprofits
Arts|Education|Environment|Lifestyle

Jane Goodall inspires next generation of conservationists in Tampa Bay

Jane Goodall inspires next generation of conservationists in Tampa Bay

Jane Goodall inspires next generation of conservationists in Tampa Bay
Education

UMKC program helps first-gen students transition into college

UMKC program helps first-gen students transition into college

UMKC program helps first-gen students transition into college
Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|Technology|US

Bill would ban sports betting ads during games and forbid bets on college athletes

A federal bill has been proposed to ban in-game advertising and bets on college athletes

Bill would ban sports betting ads during games and forbid bets on college athletes
Education|News

Security guard claims DePaul University fired him for being "too friendly" with Palestinian students

Security guard claims DePaul University fired him for being "too friendly" with Palestinian students

Security guard claims DePaul University fired him for being "too friendly" with Palestinian students
Education|Election|Opinion|US

Philadelphia teacher encourages students to work at polling places ahead of November election

Philadelphia teacher encourages students to work at polling places ahead of November election

Philadelphia teacher encourages students to work at polling places ahead of November election
Education|Lifestyle|News|Opinion

“God said I’m going to bless you a different way.” What this mom is doing to help her community

After fostering eight children, Elisia Manuel knows how easy it is for kids to lose touch with their Native American culture. So, she’s keeping them connected.

“God said I’m going to bless you a different way.” What this mom is doing to help her community
Business|Education

Alef Education makes waves with $515 million IPO on Abu Dhabi Exchange

The education technology company supports 1.1 million students globally. As it announces its IPO, Alef Education’s CEO Geoffrey Alphonso discusses the company’s journey from startup to major industry player.Correction: The headline on this video has been updated to correct the value of the IPO.

Alef Education makes waves with $515 million IPO on Abu Dhabi Exchange
Business|Education|Finance|News|US

Report says former University of Florida president Ben Sasse spent $1.3 million on social events

A new report says former University of Florida president Ben Sasse spent over $1.3 million on private catering for lavish dinners, football tailgates and extravagant social functions

Report says former University of Florida president Ben Sasse spent $1.3 million on social events
Crime|Education|News|US

17-year-old female found with loaded gun in backpack at Orlando school

17-year-old female found with loaded gun in backpack at Orlando school

17-year-old female found with loaded gun in backpack at Orlando school
Business|Economy|Education|Health|Lifestyle

Special needs trusts bring peace of mind to aging parents of children with disabilities

Special needs trusts bring peace of mind to aging parents of children with disabilities

Special needs trusts bring peace of mind to aging parents of children with disabilities
Business|Education|Lifestyle|News|Sports|US

Florida State asks judge to rule on parts of suit against ACC, hoping for resolution without trial

Florida State has asked a judge to decide key parts of its lawsuit against the Atlantic Coast Conference without a trial, hoping for a quicker resolution and path to a possible exit from the league

Florida State asks judge to rule on parts of suit against ACC, hoping for resolution without trial
Education|MidEast|News|Opinion

Pro-Palestine demonstrators participate in national movement at Johns Hopkins University

Pro-Palestine demonstrators participate in national movement at Johns Hopkins University

Crime|Education|News|US

‘We have an active shooter at Apalachee High School.’ Sheriff’s office releases radio calls from Georgia high school shooting

‘We have an active shooter at Apalachee High School.’ Sheriff’s office releases radio calls from Georgia high school shooting

‘We have an active shooter at Apalachee High School.’ Sheriff’s office releases radio calls from Georgia high school shooting
Crime|Education|News|US

911 calls overwhelmed operators after shooting at Georgia's Apalachee High School

Records released Friday show a Georgia county’s emergency call center was overwhelmed by calls on Sept. 4 about a school shooting at Apalachee High School

911 calls overwhelmed operators after shooting at Georgia's Apalachee High School
Crime|Education|News|US

Funerals held for teen boy and math teacher killed in Georgia high school shooting

A teenage student and a math teacher are being remembered at funerals that took place 10 days after they were killed in a mass shooting at a Georgia high school

Funerals held for teen boy and math teacher killed in Georgia high school shooting
Education|Sports

NCAA approves Gallaudet's use of a helmet for deaf and hard of hearing players this season

The NCAA has given full approval for Gallaudet's football team to use a helmet designed for players who are deaf or hard of hearing this season

NCAA approves Gallaudet's use of a helmet for deaf and hard of hearing players this season
Crime|Education|Sports|US

Falcons host the football team from Apalachee High School, where a shooter killed four

The Atlanta Falcons hosted the football team from Apalachee High School a week after a shooting left two students and two teachers dead

Falcons host the football team from Apalachee High School, where a shooter killed four
Education|News|Opinion

What college campuses look like after the end of affirmative action

What college campuses look like after the end of affirmative action

What college campuses look like after the end of affirmative action
Crime|Education|News

‘Hard lockdown’: A timeline of the Apalachee High School shooting

‘Hard lockdown’: A timeline of the Apalachee High School shooting

‘Hard lockdown’: A timeline of the Apalachee High School shooting
Education|MidEast|News|World

‘We no longer study.’ Gaza’s children lose out on school, as Israel’s war disrupts a year of education

‘We no longer study.’ Gaza’s children lose out on school, as Israel’s war disrupts a year of education

‘We no longer study.’ Gaza’s children lose out on school, as Israel’s war disrupts a year of education
Education|Health|Lifestyle

NC schools embrace 'Serenity Rooms' to help with teachers' morale, wellness

NC schools embrace 'Serenity Rooms' to help with teachers' morale, wellness

NC schools embrace 'Serenity Rooms' to help with teachers' morale, wellness
Education|Health|Lifestyle

Teens learning safe driving through simulated dangers

Teens learning safe driving through simulated dangers

Education|News|US

US Naval Academy defends race-conscious admissions policies at trial

The group that persuaded the U.S. Supreme Court to bar the consideration of race in college admissions took the U.S.

US Naval Academy defends race-conscious admissions policies at trial
Education|Science

Empowering engineering students through storytelling

Researchers asked engineering students to tell stories about challenges they had faced. Telling the stories, students said, made them more likely to stay in their major.

Empowering engineering students through storytelling
Business|Education|Opinion

Class and race can create divides between donors and a cause they support − putting stress on those nonprofits

To satisfy donors, a nonprofit felt forced to use language from the corporate world. In doing so, it was hard to spell out what its mentoring program was actually accomplishing.

Class and race can create divides between donors and a cause they support − putting stress on those nonprofits
Crime|Education|News|US

Wounded Apalachee High School teacher posts message of gratitude for fellow teacher and students who helped save his life

Wounded Apalachee High School teacher posts message of gratitude for fellow teacher and students who helped save his life

Wounded Apalachee High School teacher posts message of gratitude for fellow teacher and students who helped save his life
Crime|Education|Lifestyle|News|US

Troopers to patrol schools in Springfield, Ohio, after threats linked to false claims about Haitian immigrants

Troopers to patrol schools in Springfield, Ohio, after threats linked to false claims about Haitian immigrants

Troopers to patrol schools in Springfield, Ohio, after threats linked to false claims about Haitian immigrants
Education|Food|Health|Lifestyle|Opinion

Parents share concerns over school lunches and processed foods, doctor encourages more whole foods for kids

Parents share concerns over school lunches and processed foods, doctor encourages more whole foods for kids

Parents share concerns over school lunches and processed foods, doctor encourages more whole foods for kids
Crime|Education|Lifestyle

Massachusetts police departments using trading cards to connect with students

Massachusetts police departments using trading cards to connect with students

Massachusetts police departments using trading cards to connect with students
Education

Trailblazing Leadership: Houston Community College Solidifies Administrative Roles

Trailblazing Leadership: Houston Community College Solidifies Administrative Roles

Crime|Education|News|US

11-year-old Florida student arrested for threatening to commit a mass shooting, authorities say

11-year-old Florida student arrested for threatening to commit a mass shooting, authorities say

11-year-old Florida student arrested for threatening to commit a mass shooting, authorities say
Crime|Education|News|US

Georgia official seeks more school safety money after Apalachee High shooting

Georgia’s state school superintendent says he wants the state to spend more money to guarantee security officers and wearable panic alert buttons after a school shooting killed four at Apalachee High School outside Atlanta

Georgia official seeks more school safety money after Apalachee High shooting
Crime|Education|News|US

Disney trips meant for homeless students went to NYC school employees' kids, officials say

Officials say six employees of New York City’s public school system took their children or grandchildren on trips to Disney World, New Orleans and other locations using tickets that were meant for homeless students

Education|Health

Medical experts weigh in with tips on potty training your child before starting school

Medical experts weigh in with tips on potty training your child before starting school

Crime|Education|News|US

Florida sheriff fed up with school shooting hoaxes posts boy's mugshot to social media

A Florida sheriff fed up with a spate of false school shooting threats is taking a new tactic to try get through to students and their parents: he’s posting the mugshot of any offender on social media

Florida sheriff fed up with school shooting hoaxes posts boy's mugshot to social media
Education|Lifestyle|News|Opinion

Elementary school parents raise concerns about coloring exercise containing Nazi imagery

Elementary school parents raise concerns about coloring exercise containing Nazi imagery

Education|Lifestyle|Uncategorized

Tough treatment and good memories mix at newest national site dedicated to Latinos

An adobe-style Texas building educated Mexican and Mexican-American children in classrooms that alumni call barracks

Tough treatment and good memories mix at newest national site dedicated to Latinos
Education|Lifestyle|News|Opinion|US

Not-so-great expectations: Students are reading fewer books in English class

In many English classrooms across America, assignments to read full-length novels are becoming less common

Not-so-great expectations: Students are reading fewer books in English class
Crime|Education|News|US

Former office manager of Dartmouth College student paper gets 15-month sentence for stealing $223K

The former office manager of Dartmouth College’s student newspaper has been sentenced to 15 months in federal prison for stealing over $223,000 from the paper over four years

Education|News|Opinion

Why holding kids back fails − and what to do about it

The practice of holding kids back a grade is becoming a more popular solution to address low achievement scores. But research suggests it often does more harm than good for students.

Why holding kids back fails − and what to do about it
Crime|Education|News|US

Multiple students injured in school bus crash in Wisconsin

Multiple students injured in school bus crash in Wisconsin

Crime|Education|News|US

Springfield, Ohio, schools open Tuesday with increased security amid threats linked to false claims about Haitian immigrants

Springfield, Ohio, schools open Tuesday with increased security amid threats linked to false claims about Haitian immigrants

Springfield, Ohio, schools open Tuesday with increased security amid threats linked to false claims about Haitian immigrants
Education|Environment|News|Technology

Oakland Unified debuts all-electric fleet of school buses; 1st in the nation

Oakland Unified debuts all-electric fleet of school buses; 1st in the nation

Oakland Unified debuts all-electric fleet of school buses; 1st in the nation
Crime|Education|Europe

12-year-old boy stabs and injures six children at a school in Portugal

A 12-year-old boy at a school in Portugal has stabbed and injured six other children in an extremely rare episode of school violence in the country

Crime|Education|News|US

Students will return to Apalachee High School next week after year’s deadliest school shooting

Students will return to Apalachee High School next week after year’s deadliest school shooting

Students will return to Apalachee High School next week after year’s deadliest school shooting
Crime|Education|News

13-year-old girl arrested for school threats targeting specific students, police say

13-year-old girl arrested for school threats targeting specific students, police say

Education|News

After shooting at Georgia high school, students will return next week for half-days

Students at Apalachee High School outside Atlanta will return to campus for half-days beginning next week

After shooting at Georgia high school, students will return next week for half-days
Arts|Education|Lifestyle|News|Opinion|World

Seen abroad as a leader on Indigenous rights, New Zealand enters a divisive new era

As New Zealand celebrates its annual Māori language week, the government is ramping up initiatives to remove recognition of Indigenous people and language from public policy and law

Seen abroad as a leader on Indigenous rights, New Zealand enters a divisive new era
Business|Education|Technology

New program will help inmates earn high school diplomas with tablets

A top supplier of digital devices for U.S. prisons is launching a new program to help incarcerated individuals earn a high school diploma by using the company’s tablets

New program will help inmates earn high school diplomas with tablets
Asia|Crime|Education

Student injured in knife attack near Japanese school in south China

An assailant stabbed and wounded a student at a Japanese school in Shenzhen, southern China, on Wednesday, a Chinese official said, the second such attack near to Japanese

Education|Lifestyle|Technology

How to win the fight with kids over phone use

How to win the fight with kids over phone use

Business|Education|Lifestyle

Young professionals are struggling to socially adapt in the workplace – educators can help

Educators can use social and emotional lessons to prepare young professionals to navigate communication and conflict in the workplace.

Young professionals are struggling to socially adapt in the workplace – educators can help
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Food|Lifestyle|Science|Technology|US

‘Can we grow coffee in Florida successfully?’: Researchers set to harvest beans from plants in Redlands

‘Can we grow coffee in Florida successfully?’: Researchers set to harvest beans from plants in Redlands

‘Can we grow coffee in Florida successfully?’: Researchers set to harvest beans from plants in Redlands
Education|News|World

Canada further tightens rules on temporary workers, students

Canada is further reducing the number of study permits it will grant to foreign students and tightening eligibility for work permits in a bid to cut down on

Canada further tightens rules on temporary workers, students
Education|Health|Lifestyle|News|US

Gov. Beshear signs order banning conversion therapy in Kentucky

Gov. Beshear signs order banning conversion therapy in Kentucky

Gov. Beshear signs order banning conversion therapy in Kentucky
Crime|Education|MidEast|News|US|World

Prosecutors charge 10 with failing to disperse during California protest

Prosecutors in Southern California have charged 10 people with failing to disperse during a pro-Palestinian protest at the University of California, Irvine that led to a clash with police

Business|Education|Health

Tulane's public health school secures major gift to expand

A longtime donor who has given more than $160 million to Tulane University is the new namesake of the university’s expanding school of public health

Tulane's public health school secures major gift to expand
Crime|Education|News|US

Days after posting mugshot of a boy accused of school threat, sheriff puts video of 2 teens online

Communities nationwide are being battered by a wave of school shooting threats, with emergency notifications and group chat messages sparking parents’ fears their child’s school could be the next Parkland or Uvalde

Days after posting mugshot of a boy accused of school threat, sheriff puts video of 2 teens online
Education|News

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu rides bus to school amid late arrivals, tracking app complaints

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu rides bus to school amid late arrivals, tracking app complaints

Crime|Education|News|US

Jury awards $750,000 verdict against Chicago Public Schools on behalf of boy beaten with belts

Jury awards $750,000 verdict against Chicago Public Schools on behalf of boy beaten with belts

Arts|Celebrity|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Demi Lovato hopes to one day bring issues raised in ‘Child Star’ documentary to Capitol Hill

Demi Lovato hopes to one day bring issues raised in ‘Child Star’ documentary to Capitol Hill

Demi Lovato hopes to one day bring issues raised in ‘Child Star’ documentary to Capitol Hill
Asia|Crime|Education|News

10-year-old Japanese schoolboy in China dies after stabbing

A child enrolled in a Japanese school in the Chinese city of Shenzhen has died after being stabbed on Wednesday,

10-year-old Japanese schoolboy in China dies after stabbing
Business|Economy|Education|US

College in North Carolina reduces annual tuition to $25,000 in bid to attract more students

College in North Carolina reduces annual tuition to $25,000 in bid to attract more students

Crime|Education|US

Families of Oxford shooting victims lose appeal over school's liability for tragedy

The Michigan Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of the Oxford school district in a lawsuit that seeks to hold employees partly responsible for a shooting that killed four students and wounded others

Crime|Education|News

Firearms found at Volcano Vista High School

Firearms found at Volcano Vista High School

Firearms found at Volcano Vista High School
Crime|Education|News|US

Orchard accident: 25 hurt as hay wagon overturns on school trip in Wisconsin

Orchard accident: 25 hurt as hay wagon overturns on school trip in Wisconsin

Orchard accident: 25 hurt as hay wagon overturns on school trip in Wisconsin
Education|News|US

North Carolina judge won't prevent use of university digital IDs for voting

A North Carolina trial judge has refused to block students and employees at the state’s flagship public university from being able to show a digital identification to comply with a largely new photo ID law

Education|Environment|News|World

In NYC and elsewhere, climate protesters say pace of change isn't fast enough

Six years after a teenage Greta Thunberg walked out of school in a solitary climate protest outside of the Swedish parliament, young people around the world staged fresh marches and said their protests are not being sufficiently acted upon

In NYC and elsewhere, climate protesters say pace of change isn't fast enough
Crime|Education|Lifestyle|News|Opinion

Porn-making former University of Wisconsin campus leader argues for keeping his teaching job

A closely watched First Amendment rights case in Wisconsin involves a former campus chancellor who was fired after making pornographic videos with his wife

Porn-making former University of Wisconsin campus leader argues for keeping his teaching job
Economy|Education|Health|News|Opinion|US

Why Kamala Harris went to Georgia to speak about reproductive rights

Why Kamala Harris went to Georgia to speak about reproductive rights

Why Kamala Harris went to Georgia to speak about reproductive rights
Education

Vouchers ease start-up stress for churches seeing demand for more Christian schools

Some churches are launching new Christian schools on their campuses

Vouchers ease start-up stress for churches seeing demand for more Christian schools
Education|Opinion

Takeaways from AP's report on churches starting schools in voucher states

Some churches are launching new Christian schools on their campuses, seeking to give parents more education options that align with religious values

Takeaways from AP's report on churches starting schools in voucher states
Education

College can be confusing for first-generation students – but it doesn’t have to be

Though abundant choices and flexibility may have broad appeal, research shows those things can also complicate the college-going process.

College can be confusing for first-generation students – but it doesn’t have to be
Education|Health|Lifestyle

Detroit public schools combat chronic absenteeism with clean clothes

Detroit public schools combat chronic absenteeism with clean clothes

Education|Food|Health|Lifestyle

Is your kid a picky eater? It’s probably not your fault, study shows

Is your kid a picky eater? It’s probably not your fault, study shows

Is your kid a picky eater? It’s probably not your fault, study shows
Education

Why can’t it always be summer? It’s all about the Earth’s tilt

The tilt of the Earth and your distance from the equator are just 2 reasons why summer’s not year-round.

Why can’t it always be summer? It’s all about the Earth’s tilt
Crime|Education|News|US

Santa Rosa teen who joked about shooting up school found with boxcutter, police say

Santa Rosa teen who joked about shooting up school found with boxcutter, police say

Education|News

Some books now banned in Rutherford County Schools after vote

Some books now banned in Rutherford County Schools after vote

Crime|Education

Caldwell High School cancels annual homecoming parade following online threats

Caldwell High School cancels annual homecoming parade following online threats

Caldwell High School cancels annual homecoming parade following online threats
Arts|Education|Entertainment

Widener University's Beyoncé course allows students to explore her influence on African-American culture

Widener University's Beyoncé course allows students to explore her influence on African-American culture

Widener University's Beyoncé course allows students to explore her influence on African-American culture
Education|Health|Sports

Flagler County will now require heart screenings for all student-athletes

Flagler County will now require heart screenings for all student-athletes

Crime|Education|News|US|Videos

See the chilling messages a son sent his mom during the shooting

Erin Clark joined CNN's Kaitlan Collins and recalled the moment she found out that there was an active shooter at her son's high school in Winder, Georgia.

See the chilling messages a son sent his mom during the shooting
Education|News

OU ROTC members honoring prisoners of war and those missing in action with run across campus

OU ROTC members honoring prisoners of war and those missing in action with run across campus

Crime|Education|News|US

Gettysburg College students accused of scratching racial slur into another student's body

Gettysburg College students accused of scratching racial slur into another student's body

Crime|Education|MidEast|News|US

14 people arrested in Tulane protests found not guilty of misdemeanors

Fourteen people arrested earlier this year during protests at Tulane University over the Israel-Hamas war have been acquitted on misdemeanor criminal charges in New Orleans

Education|Health|Sports

A dozen Tufts lacrosse players were diagnosed with a rare muscle injury

A dozen Tufts University men’s lacrosse players have been diagnosed with a rare muscle injury following a voluntary, supervised 45-minute workout the team conducted

Education|Health

CNA school founded by Twin Cities nurse celebrates 1st graduating class

CNA school founded by Twin Cities nurse celebrates 1st graduating class

Education|Food|Lifestyle

A school bus is being used to give students experience in the food industry

A school bus is being used to give students experience in the food industry

A school bus is being used to give students experience in the food industry
Crime|Education|News|US

Mom of suspect in Georgia school shooting indicted and is accused of taping a parent to a chair

The mother of a Georgia teenager charged with fatally shooting four people at his high school has been indicted in connection with an alleged domestic incident last year

Education|Europe|Lifestyle|Travel

This US man failed Spanish in school. Now he’s running a language school in Spain

This US man failed Spanish in school. Now he’s running a language school in Spain

This US man failed Spanish in school. Now he’s running a language school in Spain
Crime|Education|News

This sheriff is tired of school shooting hoaxes plaguing his county. Here’s his message to students

This sheriff is tired of school shooting hoaxes plaguing his county. Here’s his message to students

Celebrity|Education|Entertainment

Dwayne Johnson meets students from Apalachee High School during visit to Atlanta set

Dwayne Johnson meets students from Apalachee High School during visit to Atlanta set

Dwayne Johnson meets students from Apalachee High School during visit to Atlanta set
Crime|Education|News|Uncategorized|US

Pennsylvania college student has racial slur scratched onto chest

A student at Gettysburg College in Pennsylvania who scratched a racial slur onto the body of a fellow member of the school's swim team is no longer enrolled there, the

Arts|Education|News|Opinion|Uncategorized

Banned Books Week starts with mixed messages as reports show challenges both up and down

Two new reports provide a mixed but compelling outlook on the wave of book removals and challenges as the annual Banned Books Week begins for schools, stores and libraries nationwide

Banned Books Week starts with mixed messages as reports show challenges both up and down
Economy|Education

Goodwill created a new high school for dropouts − it led to better jobs and higher wages

Graduates of The Excel Center in Indiana got steadier jobs and saw a 40% increase in earnings.

Goodwill created a new high school for dropouts − it led to better jobs and higher wages
Business|Education|Lifestyle

Teen bookstore owner seeks new location after building sale

Teen bookstore owner seeks new location after building sale

Teen bookstore owner seeks new location after building sale
Education|Health|Sports

3 Tufts University lacrosse players remain hospitalized after workout with Navy SEAL graduate

3 Tufts University lacrosse players remain hospitalized after workout with Navy SEAL graduate

3 Tufts University lacrosse players remain hospitalized after workout with Navy SEAL graduate
Crime|Education|News|US

Pima Community College student shot and killed on U of A campus

Pima Community College student shot and killed on U of A campus

Pima Community College student shot and killed on U of A campus
Business|Economy|Education|News|Technology|US

US-China research has given Beijing's military technology a boost, House GOP says

A new report by congressional Republicans asserts that partnerships between the U.S. and China at universities over the past decade have allowed hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funding to aid Beijing in developing critical technology that could be used for military purposes

US-China research has given Beijing's military technology a boost, House GOP says
Business|Economy|Education|US

More data needed to track outcomes of job programs for Black workers, report says

New research from the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies says that more data is needed to determine whether job programs like sector partnerships help

More data needed to track outcomes of job programs for Black workers, report says
Education|Technology|US

California becomes latest state to restrict student smartphone use at school

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law requiring school districts to restrict student phone use

California becomes latest state to restrict student smartphone use at school
Education|Technology|US

California passes law to ban or restrict smartphones in school

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law on Monday a bill that requires schools to limit or ban the use of smartphones, amid a growing consensus that excess usage

California passes law to ban or restrict smartphones in school
Crime|Education|News|US

Weeks after a school shooting, students return for classes at Apalachee High School

Students have begun pouring into Apalachee High School weeks after a school shooter killed two students and two teachers

Weeks after a school shooting, students return for classes at Apalachee High School
Education|News|Sports

Reggie Bush seeks NIL compensation in lawsuit against USC, Pac-12 and NCAA

Reggie Bush seeks NIL compensation in lawsuit against USC, Pac-12 and NCAA

Reggie Bush seeks NIL compensation in lawsuit against USC, Pac-12 and NCAA
Education|Health

‘It’s ok to be anxious’: Here’s what it was like for Apalachee High School students to return to school today

‘It’s ok to be anxious’: Here’s what it was like for Apalachee High School students to return to school today

‘It’s ok to be anxious’: Here’s what it was like for Apalachee High School students to return to school today
Economy|Education

Fewer low-income students applied for college financial aid after botched FAFSA rollout

Fewer low-income students applied for college financial aid after botched FAFSA rollout

Fewer low-income students applied for college financial aid after botched FAFSA rollout
Celebrity|Education|Lifestyle|News|Technology|World

Prince Harry says harms of social media have created an 'epidemic' for today's youth

Prince Harry said today’s youth is in the midst of an “epidemic” of anxiety, depression and social isolation due to negative experiences online, as he brought his campaign to help children and their parents navigate cyberspace to this week’s Clinton Global Initiative

Prince Harry says harms of social media have created an 'epidemic' for today's youth
Education|News|US

Florida State, Florida A&M universities to close ahead of Helene

Florida State, Florida A&M universities to close ahead of Helene

Crime|Education|News

A student has left Gettysburg College after a racial slur was etched onto a student’s chest, school officials say

A student has left Gettysburg College after a racial slur was etched onto a student’s chest, school officials say

A student has left Gettysburg College after a racial slur was etched onto a student’s chest, school officials say
Education|News|US

NYC schools boss to step down later this year after federal agents seized his devices

The head of New York City’s public schools system says he will step down at the end of the calendar year, becoming the latest high-ranking departure from Mayor Eric Adams’ administration amid an escalating federal inquiry

NYC schools boss to step down later this year after federal agents seized his devices
Asia|Education|Lifestyle|News|World

Thailand legalizes same-sex marriage, allows couples to wed starting in January

Thailand’s landmark marriage equality bill has been officially written into law, allowing same-sex couples to legally wed

Thailand legalizes same-sex marriage, allows couples to wed starting in January
Education|News|Sports

UNLV QB to sit out season after agent says $100,000 promised for transfer has not been paid

UNLV quarterback Matthew Sluka has decided to sit out the rest of the undefeated team’s season because of a dispute over a $100,000 NIL payment that was promised but never paid after he agreed to transfer to the Rebels last winter, Sluka’s agent told The Associated Press

UNLV QB to sit out season after agent says $100,000 promised for transfer has not been paid
Education|Environment|Science

Climate change is easier to study when it’s presented as a game

Students found the topic of climate change less boring when they studied it using a numbers estimation game.

Climate change is easier to study when it’s presented as a game
Crime|Education|News|US

New York City Schools Chancellor announces retirement weeks after feds raided his home

New York City Schools Chancellor announces retirement weeks after feds raided his home

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Teen triumphs over disability, inspiring others and defying expectations

Teen triumphs over disability, inspiring others and defying expectations

Teen triumphs over disability, inspiring others and defying expectations
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A Black student punished for his hairstyle wants to return to the Texas school he left

An attorney for a Black high school student in Texas who was punished for nearly all of his junior year in high school over his hairstyle says he's left his school district rather than face the same punishment for another year

A Black student punished for his hairstyle wants to return to the Texas school he left
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UNLV and Air Force to remain in Mountain West with financial incentives, AP source says

UNLV and Air Force have decided to remain in the Mountain West, allowing the conference to thwart off attempts at further poaching by the Pac-12 and American Athletic Conference, according to a person with knowledge of the decision

UNLV and Air Force to remain in Mountain West with financial incentives, AP source says
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This MIT grad found a big, bold, and fun way to get girls of color working in STEM

After realizing there were few other women who looked like her while studying engineering, she founded a dance program to show a new generation that they belong in technology fields. 

This MIT grad found a big, bold, and fun way to get girls of color working in STEM
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11-year-old complains to City Hall and gets to design a better playground

11-year-old complains to City Hall and gets to design a better playground

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5 high school students from around the country have been named National Student Poets

Five high school students have been named National Student Poets

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Prepare for a Leadership Legacy Like No Other: The Global Leadership Forum 2024 in Nassau, Bahamas!

Prepare for a Leadership Legacy Like No Other: The Global Leadership Forum 2024 in Nassau, Bahamas!

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'Protecting your freedom to read': Anne Arundel County Public Library offers access to banned books

'Protecting your freedom to read': Anne Arundel County Public Library offers access to banned books

'Protecting your freedom to read': Anne Arundel County Public Library offers access to banned books
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Overland Park student rides 150 miles to raise awareness for rare disorder

Overland Park student rides 150 miles to raise awareness for rare disorder

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Tufts lacrosse players discharged from hospital after rare muscle injury, university says

Tufts lacrosse players discharged from hospital after rare muscle injury, university says

Tufts lacrosse players discharged from hospital after rare muscle injury, university says
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7 Mountain West schools agree to stay, steadying the conference amid realignment

Seven Mountain West schools have agreed to remain in the league amid overtures by the Pac-12 and other conferences to lure away more of its teams

7 Mountain West schools agree to stay, steadying the conference amid realignment
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Brewing a cold beer on a warming planet is hard. Germany uses education to fight climate change

Germany’s beer industry relies on education and research to combat the climate change that's wreaking havoc on farms and breweries across the country

Brewing a cold beer on a warming planet is hard. Germany uses education to fight climate change
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Spanish mother and daughter train bacteria to restore church frescoes

As Spanish microbiologist Pilar Bosch was casting around for a subject to investigate for her PhD in 2008, she stumbled across a paper suggesting

Spanish mother and daughter train bacteria to restore church frescoes
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She was one of the only Black women in her engineering program. Now, this MIT grad is using dance to introduce a new generation to STEM

She was one of the only Black women in her engineering program. Now, this MIT grad is using dance to introduce a new generation to STEM

She was one of the only Black women in her engineering program. Now, this MIT grad is using dance to introduce a new generation to STEM
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Teachers feel most productive when they use AI for teaching strategies

Teachers turn to artificial intelligence for help with a variety of tasks. New research reveals which ones − and how − AI can help teachers with the most.

Teachers feel most productive when they use AI for teaching strategies
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University of Wisconsin fires former porn-making chancellor who wanted to stay on as a professor

The University of Wisconsin Board of Regents has voted unanimously to fire a communications professor who was seeking to retain tenure after his dismissal as chancellor of one of the system’s campuses for making pornographic films

University of Wisconsin fires former porn-making chancellor who wanted to stay on as a professor
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Donor gives $100 million to University of Chicago's Forum for Free Inquiry and Expression

Donor gives $100 million to University of Chicago's Forum for Free Inquiry and Expression

Donor gives $100 million to University of Chicago's Forum for Free Inquiry and Expression
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The firing of 2 teachers in 1997 sparked a curriculum debate in New Mexico schools

The firing of 2 teachers in 1997 sparked a curriculum debate in New Mexico schools

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New graduating class of Minneapolis police officers include first Somali-American woman

New graduating class of Minneapolis police officers include first Somali-American woman

New graduating class of Minneapolis police officers include first Somali-American woman
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Recycling company indicted for allegedly dumping hazardous waste on Los Angeles County school

Recycling company indicted for allegedly dumping hazardous waste on Los Angeles County school

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Roca evaluates new training aimed at 'rewiring police' through enhanced behavioral health knowledge

Roca evaluates new training aimed at 'rewiring police' through enhanced behavioral health knowledge

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Why gene therapy for sickle cell is slow to catch on with patients

Student Zoe Davis, 20, was just weeks into her junior year when she landed back in the hospital with severe sickle cell pain earlier this month.

Why gene therapy for sickle cell is slow to catch on with patients
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The new top youth official at the UN talks about what's in it for young people

Dr. Felipe Paullier is quick to say he doesn’t speak for the world’s roughly 2 billion tweens, teens and young adults

The new top youth official at the UN talks about what's in it for young people
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Children learn to cooperate early, but world leaders at the UN struggle to get that done

Our children are told when they’re little: Play nicely

Children learn to cooperate early, but world leaders at the UN struggle to get that done
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Kids are being sexually assaulted by people they meet on social media. Here’s how to prevent it

Kids are being sexually assaulted by people they meet on social media. Here’s how to prevent it

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‘LibraryTok’ is building school-age nostalgia on the internet. Fans can’t get enough

‘LibraryTok’ is building school-age nostalgia on the internet. Fans can’t get enough

‘LibraryTok’ is building school-age nostalgia on the internet. Fans can’t get enough
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World Bank approves $1.57 billion loan for Nigeria

The World Bank has approved a $1.57 billion financing package for Nigeria under a new programme to support its health and education sectors and help provide sustainable power, the

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A pandemic-era student loan benefit ends after Monday. Here’s what borrowers need to know

A pandemic-era student loan benefit ends after Monday. Here’s what borrowers need to know

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Partners Group-backed KinderCare seeks up to $3.1 billion valuation in long-sought US IPO

KinderCare Learning Companies, a provider of early childhood education, set a target of up to $3.09 billion valuation on Monday for its long-sought U.S. initial public offering.

Partners Group-backed KinderCare seeks up to $3.1 billion valuation in long-sought US IPO
Education|Lifestyle

Is it bad to listen to music all the time? Here’s how tunes can help or harm

Listening to music and doing homework can be in harmony − as long as you turn down the volume.

Is it bad to listen to music all the time? Here’s how tunes can help or harm
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New California law bans legacy admissions, donor preferences at private universities

New California law bans legacy admissions, donor preferences at private universities

New California law bans legacy admissions, donor preferences at private universities
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Global Citizen Festival 2024: Music, Activism, and Unity in the Heart of NYC

Global Citizen Festival 2024: Music, Activism, and Unity in the Heart of NYC

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This clinic is breaking down barriers for underinsured and uninsured families

This clinic is breaking down barriers for underinsured and uninsured families

This clinic is breaking down barriers for underinsured and uninsured families
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Bixby principal suspended, arrested after 'inappropriate behavior' at school dance

Bixby principal suspended, arrested after 'inappropriate behavior' at school dance

Bixby principal suspended, arrested after 'inappropriate behavior' at school dance
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Empowering Houston’s Seniors: Amanda Edwards Leads the Charge with The Empowered You Conference

Empowering Houston’s Seniors: Amanda Edwards Leads the Charge with The Empowered You Conference

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How one preschool uses PAW Patrol to teach democracy

Preschools around the country are starting students early on civics education

How one preschool uses PAW Patrol to teach democracy
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Jewish students fear climate of antisemitism on campus stoked by Israel-Hamas war

Jewish students fear climate of antisemitism on campus stoked by Israel-Hamas war

Jewish students fear climate of antisemitism on campus stoked by Israel-Hamas war
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Being bullied in high school can make teens less optimistic about the future

New research reveals that being bullied in high school can have effects that last well into adulthood.

Being bullied in high school can make teens less optimistic about the future
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This year's MacArthur 'genius' fellows include more writers, artists and storytellers

The 2024 class of the John D

This year's MacArthur 'genius' fellows include more writers, artists and storytellers
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Airsoft gun confiscated by police after Moon Area student had it onboard school bus

Airsoft gun confiscated by police after Moon Area student had it onboard school bus

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Comcast’s Black Experience on Xfinity: Celebrating Black Fine Art Month with “Who’s Behind Black Art”

Comcast’s Black Experience on Xfinity: Celebrating Black Fine Art Month with “Who’s Behind Black Art”

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The grace period for student loan payments is over. Here's what you need to know

The 12-month grace period for student loan borrowers came to an end on Sept. 30

The grace period for student loan payments is over. Here's what you need to know
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Mason school piloting panic button security system as school year takes off

Mason school piloting panic button security system as school year takes off

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Free sewing course helps immigrant women find work in Maine

Free sewing course helps immigrant women find work in Maine

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Ponderosa High School’s varsity flag football team comes together to support beloved school officer

Ponderosa High School’s varsity flag football team comes together to support beloved school officer

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Louisiana governor supports bringing back tradition of having a live tiger at LSU football games

Gov. Jeff Landry confirmed his support on Tuesday of restarting the tradition of bringing Louisiana State University’s live tiger mascot onto the football field ahead of home games

Louisiana governor supports bringing back tradition of having a live tiger at LSU football games
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CNN Heroes surprise and inspire students

As kids across the country are settling into a new school year, CNN Heroes shares an unforgettable lesson for a group of students in Chappaqua, NY. After exchanging letters with the Top Heroes of 2023, they surprised the class with a Zoom call sharing stories from when they were the students’ age.

CNN Heroes surprise and inspire students
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Studying science fiction films can help students understand the power societies have to shape our lives

Using films like “The Matrix,” a sociology course examines how factors beyond our control shape the world we live in − in fact and in an imagined future.

Studying science fiction films can help students understand the power societies have to shape our lives
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Russia’s new ideological battlefield: The militarization of young minds

Russian President Vladimir Putin has increasingly turned to education and membership groups to promote patriotism and loyalty among the country’s youth.

Russia’s new ideological battlefield: The militarization of young minds
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Takeaways from AP's report on declining condom use among younger generations

Condom usage is down among teens and young adults in the U.S. Medical advancements, a fading fear of contracting HIV and widely varying degrees of sex education in high schools all contribute to the trend

Takeaways from AP's report on declining condom use among younger generations
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New Kensington-Arnold School District cancels high school classes due to shots fired after school

New Kensington-Arnold School District cancels high school classes due to shots fired after school

New Kensington-Arnold School District cancels high school classes due to shots fired after school