What is the 'Don't Say Gay' bill? What supporters, critics say about Florida's House Bill 1557
Florida House Bill 1557, a parental rights education bill dubbed the “Don’t Say Gay” bill by critics, has become a subject of contention in the state.
Florida House Bill 1557, a parental rights education bill dubbed the “Don’t Say Gay” bill by critics, has become a subject of contention in the state.
100K student loan borrowers eligible for debt relief under new rules, Dept. of Education says
The U.S. Department of Education says they have identified 100,000 borrowers eligible for student loan debt cancellation under a new change made by the agency to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
The U.S. Department of Education says they have identified 100,000 borrowers eligible for student loan debt cancellation under a new change made by the agency to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
6 teens charged after deadly shooting at Des Moines, Iowa high school
Des Moines police say they have arrested six teenagers in a shooting outside a school that killed a 15-year-old boy and seriously injured two teenage girls.
Des Moines police say they have arrested six teenagers in a shooting outside a school that killed a 15-year-old boy and seriously injured two teenage girls.
NYC high schools' lottery process draws backlash
New York City's process for eighth-graders to apply to about two dozen selective high schools, such as Millennium High School in Lower Manhattan, is facing backlash from many parents.
New York City's process for eighth-graders to apply to about two dozen selective high schools, such as Millennium High School in Lower Manhattan, is facing backlash from many parents.
Sixth-grader builds Lego replica of teacher for appreciation week
11-year-old Landen spent four months and up to 10,000 Lego bricks to build a replica of his inspiring teacher.
11-year-old Landen spent four months and up to 10,000 Lego bricks to build a replica of his inspiring teacher.
NYC vaccine and school mask mandates end March 7, Mayor Adams says
The indoor vaccine mandate for restaurants, bars, and theaters in New York City along with the mask mandate in public schools will end on Monday, March 7, announced Mayor Eric Adams.
The indoor vaccine mandate for restaurants, bars, and theaters in New York City along with the mask mandate in public schools will end on Monday, March 7, announced Mayor Eric Adams.
Student with gun arrested at Clark, NJ high school
A high school in suburban New Jersey was locked down on Friday morning after a student was found with a gun.
A high school in suburban New Jersey was locked down on Friday morning after a student was found with a gun.
Virginia substitute teacher suspended for allegedly pushing Russian propaganda in class
A Northern Virginia substitute teacher was suspended by a public school system for allegedly trying to push Russian propaganda on students.
A Northern Virginia substitute teacher was suspended by a public school system for allegedly trying to push Russian propaganda on students.
NY school mask mandate ends
New York lifted its school mask mandate Wednesday, although students in New York City will have to continue to mask up through at least Monday.
New York lifted its school mask mandate Wednesday, although students in New York City will have to continue to mask up through at least Monday.
Schools celebrate Dr. Seuss and National Read Across America Day
Wednesday, March 2, 2022 is National Read Across America Day. The day is celebrated on Dr. Seuss' birthday.
Wednesday, March 2, 2022 is National Read Across America Day. The day is celebrated on Dr. Seuss' birthday.
Ethan Crumbley to be held in Oakland County Jail as he awaits trial
Ethan Crumbley has been ordered to remain in the Oakland County Jail until his trial for the Oxford High School shooting.
Ethan Crumbley has been ordered to remain in the Oakland County Jail until his trial for the Oxford High School shooting.
About 85% of Connecticut schools dropping mask rule
About 85% of school districts across Connecticut have elected to drop mandatory face mask wearing as of Monday, Gov. Ned Lamont said. Hartford, New Haven and Waterbury are keeping the mandate in place for now.
About 85% of school districts across Connecticut have elected to drop mandatory face mask wearing as of Monday, Gov. Ned Lamont said. Hartford, New Haven and Waterbury are keeping the mandate in place for now.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
In total, the Biden administration has approved $2 billion in loan forgiveness for students allegedly defrauded by their schools.