Kids with head lice shouldn’t be sent home from school, new AAP guidance says

The American Academy of Pediatrics says a head lice diagnosis is neither a health hazard nor a sign of poor hygiene, and children should not miss school because of it.

Oakland school shooting injures 6

Six people were injured in a shooting on an Oakland school campus – the worst Bay Area school shooting in recent history and one that drew condemnation from local and state leaders. 

Spike in respiratory illnesses sending kids to hospitals

With everyone back to school, more people heading back to the office, and COVID protocols being lifted, it seems like more people, especially kids, are getting sick.

CBO: Biden's student loan cancellation plan to cost $400B

The Biden administration previously estimated the plan would cost about $24 billion a year over the next 10 years.

Parents call for increased security at NYC schools

Parents are calling for extra security measures to be taken at New York City's public schools after two recent incidents in Queens.

Long Island academy training the next generation of teachers

Some high school students on Long Island are starting their college education early thanks to a unique program that's meant to help aspiring teachers.

UNC-Chapel Hill detects lead in drinking water, alerts campus

Administrators said they have found detectable lead levels in at least 22 water sources, including drinking fountains.

Paid your student loans during the pandemic? Here's how to get a refund

Borrowers who paid down their debt during a pandemic freeze that started in March 2020 can in fact get a refund — and then apply for forgiveness.

Top actors welcome students to new film-TV magnet school in L.A.

FOX is one of several companies behind the The Roybal Film and Television Production Magnet, a specialized academy designed to drive change across the entertainment industry for students from underserved communities.

VCU, victim's family reach settlement in hazing death

The agreement with the family of Adam Oakes also requires the Richmond university to make additional changes to its fraternity and sorority life.

Book ban efforts surging in 2022, library association says

The ALA has documented 681 challenges to books through the first eight months of this year, involving 1,651 different titles.

Yeshiva University halts clubs amid high court LGBTQ ruling

Yeshiva University has abruptly suspended student club activity in the wake of a U.S. Supreme Court decision earlier this week that ordered the school to recognize for now an LGBTQ student group.

Long Island leaders call for support after fatal McDonald's shooting

Community leaders in Hempstead are asking for support from Nassau County to keep the areas surrounding their schools safe after a deadly shooting at a McDonald's on Wednesday.

Professor comforts student’s crying baby while teaching class

The South Carolina math professor stepped in to hold a student’s baby so she could participate in class without distractions.