NY school board to fight removal of Native American mascot
A New York town's school board has voted to appeal an order from the state education commissioner to change their mascot and imagery, which depicts a Native American man.
Minneapolis, St. Paul teachers file intent to strike
As negotiations continue, educators in St. Paul and Minneapolis school district's largest teachers' unions say they have filed their intent to strike Wednesday afternoon. They spoke to media at 4:15 p.m. to reiterate their position, and answer questions.
Low student engagement major source of teacher stress, survey finds
Teachers say keeping students engaged is harder than ever with the COVID-19 pandemic and they’re looking for new ways to keep students interested.
MacKenzie Scott donates $50M to support USDA youth programs
Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott is donating $50 million to the National 4-H Council, which is part of a new group of donations Scott is making to organizations.
BYU student displaces 22 in dorm after attempting to make rocket fuel on stove
A BYU student attempting to make rocket fuel on the stove in their dorm caused an explosion, displacing 22 other students in the building.
New England college student, 19, has legs amputated after eating leftover noodles, doctor says
The 19-year-old man, identified in the YouTube video as "JC," had started feeling abdominal pain and nausea after eating rice, chicken, and lo mein leftovers from a restaurant meal.
80-year-old man gets ‘met minimum’ stamp removed from high school diploma
Billy Ray Macon Sr. graduated from high school in 1961. The school district made sure the teen knew he barely passed despite being a working father and husband.
Education Department erases $415M in student loan debt for 16,000 borrowers
In total, the Biden administration has approved $2 billion in loan forgiveness for students allegedly defrauded by their schools.
Former U-M students say ex-professor sexually abused them and claimed he was into voodoo, Illuminati
"He pretended that he was part of a powerful group of leaders who required sex and he threatened my life if I didn't follow his orders," she said.
NYPD school safety agents could be reduced under budget plan
Under a preliminary budget introduced by Mayor Eric Adams, the number of school safety agents would be permanently reduced by the hundreds. But some parents object to that, saying that their children need to be safe in schools.
NJ 4th grade student takes her plea against mask mandates to Gov. Phil Murphy: 'I am only a kid once'
Elementary school student Maci Young declined to wear a mask and was sent home — now, she tells the governor: 'I don't want to wear the mask anymore.'
Newark high schoolers get training, stipend to become teachers one day
Students enter the program freshman year of high school. During their junior year, they begin additional course training with professors from Montclair State University. They will earn 30 college credits along with admission to Montclair State.
Voters oust San Francisco school board members in special recall election
As of the Tuesday night election, San Francisco Unified School board President Gabriela Lopez and members Faauuga Moliga, and Allison Collins no longer hold their seats.
Did the COVID-19 pandemic cancel snow days? Not everywhere
Nearly two years into the pandemic, the simple answer as to whether the COVID-19 pandemic nixed snow days depends on where you live.
Sandy Hook families reach $73M settlement with gun maker Remington
The families of nine victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre agreed to a lawsuit settlement of $73 million with gun maker Remington. An attorney for the families said he hopes all gun companies are paying attention to this case.
Peer-to-peer tutoring via video grows amid pandemic
Blast Off Tutoring began at the height of the pandemic. The technology platform enables free peer-to-peer tutoring — and it all started as an idea by a high school senior.
NYC Vaccine Mandate: More than 1,000 city workers fired
New York City has fired more than a thousand municipal workers who failed to comply with the city's COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
On Parkland school shooting anniversary, Biden pushes for tougher gun laws
President Joe Biden says his administration stands with advocates working to end gun violence and urges the nation to uphold the “solemn obligation” to “keep each other safe.”
Satanic Temple opens 'After School Satan Club' at elementary school in Moline, Illinois
Lucien Greaves, co-founder of the Satanic Temple, said the club will teach students benevolence, empathy, critical thinking, problem-solving and creative expression.
Unvaccinated NYC workers face termination as deadline passes
Friday is the deadline for New York City municipal workers to get vaccinated against COVID-19 or lose their jobs. About 1% of city employees are not vaccinated.