Teacher accused of making 5-year-old clean toilet with hands
An Arkansas elementary school teacher is accused of making a kindergarten student pull toilet paper out of a feces-filled toilet with his hands.
An Arkansas elementary school teacher is accused of making a kindergarten student pull toilet paper out of a feces-filled toilet with his hands.
'The Phantom Tollbooth' author, Norton Juster, dies at 91
The celebrated children's author who fashioned a world of his own in the classic “The Phantom Tollbooth” and went on to write such favorites as “The Dot and the Line” and “Stark Naked,” has died at 91.
The celebrated children's author who fashioned a world of his own in the classic “The Phantom Tollbooth” and went on to write such favorites as “The Dot and the Line” and “Stark Naked,” has died at 91.
College pays students to not travel during spring break
Some college students are getting paid to stay home during spring break to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
Some college students are getting paid to stay home during spring break to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
Ohio college student dies following alleged alcohol-related hazing incident
A Bowling Green State University sophomore has died following an alleged hazing incident that involved alcohol, a family attorney said.
A Bowling Green State University sophomore has died following an alleged hazing incident that involved alcohol, a family attorney said.
Baltimore-area student passed only 3 classes in 4 years, ranked near top half of class
A Baltimore-area high school is facing scrutiny after reports came out about a student who passed just three classes in four years, but moved ahead anyway. Now that he’s being sent back to the ninth grade, his mother says the school failed him.
A Baltimore-area high school is facing scrutiny after reports came out about a student who passed just three classes in four years, but moved ahead anyway. Now that he’s being sent back to the ninth grade, his mother says the school failed him.
Texas school under fire for 'chivalry' assignment, instructing girls to 'obey' male students
Shallowater High School in Lubbock, Texas, is catching heat for a "chivalry" assignment that instructed female members of a class to "obey any reasonable request of a male" for the entire day.
Shallowater High School in Lubbock, Texas, is catching heat for a "chivalry" assignment that instructed female members of a class to "obey any reasonable request of a male" for the entire day.
Teacher COVID-19 vaccinations go untracked amid school reopening push
States and many districts have not been keeping track of school employee COVID-19 vaccinations, even as the U.S. prioritizes teachers nationwide.
States and many districts have not been keeping track of school employee COVID-19 vaccinations, even as the U.S. prioritizes teachers nationwide.
Assignment at Mississippi middle school asks students to ‘pretend like you are a slave’
A photo of a Mississippi middle school teacher’s writing assignment on slavery is drawing heavy criticism online, and parents in the district are speaking out.
A photo of a Mississippi middle school teacher’s writing assignment on slavery is drawing heavy criticism online, and parents in the district are speaking out.
Teachers, child care workers nationwide can now sign up for COVID-19 vaccine
Teachers, school staff and child care workers are now able to sign up to receive a COVID-19 vaccine at more than 9,000 pharmacies nationwide, regardless of whether or not their state has opened up eligibility.
Teachers, school staff and child care workers are now able to sign up to receive a COVID-19 vaccine at more than 9,000 pharmacies nationwide, regardless of whether or not their state has opened up eligibility.
High school security guard saves choking student with Heimlich maneuver
A security guard at an upstate New York high school is being hailed a hero after she saved a choking student by performing the Heimlich maneuver.
A security guard at an upstate New York high school is being hailed a hero after she saved a choking student by performing the Heimlich maneuver.
Video shows college students falling to their deaths when metal rail gives way
At least seven college students in Bolivia fell to their death after a metal railing broke.
At least seven college students in Bolivia fell to their death after a metal railing broke.
How has the Biden administration helped student loan borrowers?
How will the Biden administration help student loan borrowers in 2021? Learn what to expect with federal loan forgiveness and some steps you can take to improve your financial situation.
How will the Biden administration help student loan borrowers in 2021? Learn what to expect with federal loan forgiveness and some steps you can take to improve your financial situation.
NJ schools required to teach diversity, inclusion under new law
New Jersey school districts must incorporate instruction on diversity and inclusion under a new law.
New Jersey school districts must incorporate instruction on diversity and inclusion under a new law.
Miguel Cardona confirmed as education secretary by Senate
The Senate has voted to confirm Miguel Cardona as education secretary, clearing his way to lead President Joe Biden’s effort to reopen the nation’s schools amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The Senate has voted to confirm Miguel Cardona as education secretary, clearing his way to lead President Joe Biden’s effort to reopen the nation’s schools amid the coronavirus pandemic.
VCU student from Loudoun Co. dies in off-campus fraternity house
Adam Oakes, 19, of Sterling, died at an off-campus fraternity house at Virginia Commonwealth University on Saturday after what his family has described as a rush event where the teen reportedly drank a large quantity of alcohol.
Adam Oakes, 19, of Sterling, died at an off-campus fraternity house at Virginia Commonwealth University on Saturday after what his family has described as a rush event where the teen reportedly drank a large quantity of alcohol.
Educators, parents react to Chancellor Carranza's resignation
Richard Carranza announced he will soon step down as the head of New York City's school system. His turbulent three-year tenure is getting some mixed reaction.
Richard Carranza announced he will soon step down as the head of New York City's school system. His turbulent three-year tenure is getting some mixed reaction.
12-year-old girl arrested, accused of selling stun guns on Tampa middle school campus
Tampa police arrested a 12-year-old girl accused of bringing stun guns to school to sell to her fellow classmates.
Tampa police arrested a 12-year-old girl accused of bringing stun guns to school to sell to her fellow classmates.
NYC middle schools reopen for first time since November
Students receiving in-person instruction are required to wear face coverings at all times, maintain distance from others and submit to random COVID-19 testing.
Students receiving in-person instruction are required to wear face coverings at all times, maintain distance from others and submit to random COVID-19 testing.
Catholic school kicks out kids after mom posts explicit photos online
Crystal Jackson says posting images on the adult, membership-based website has helped her marriage, and now earns her $150,000 a month.
Crystal Jackson says posting images on the adult, membership-based website has helped her marriage, and now earns her $150,000 a month.
Nassau County high school COVID-19 outbreak linked to party
All classes for seniors at Wantagh High School were moved to remote learning for the week.
All classes for seniors at Wantagh High School were moved to remote learning for the week.