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July 25, 2024 at 6:26 PM
Nonprofit provides arts education to students through VR program
Act ONE is a nonprofit organization that aims to educate students through virtual reality technology.
July 25, 2024 at 6:26 PM
July 25, 2024 at 4:41 PM
VP Harris discusses support for teachers, working class
Vice President Kamala Harris speaks up for the working class in a speech at the American Federation of Teachers.
July 25, 2024 at 4:41 PM
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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
July 23, 2024 at 9:34 PM
July 23, 2024 at 5:58 PM
Fifth grader wins creative writing contest celebrating immigrants
Ten-year-old Angela Du entered the American Immigration Council’s “Celebrate America” creative writing contest, and shares her words that won over the judges.
July 23, 2024 at 5:58 PM
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Enforcement of Louisiana's Ten Commandment classroom requirement put on pause
Louisiana's new law requiring all public school classrooms to display the Ten Commandments will not be publicly enforced or endorsed in any way until November 15, 2024.
July 20, 2024 at 5:21 PM
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Story behind viral video of deli owner celebrating 12-year-old who made honor roll
Staten Island deli owner Wail Alselwi told 12-year-old Zameir Davis he could have whatever he wanted in the store for getting good grades. Their celebration quickly went viral on TikTok.
July 11, 2024 at 9:20 PM
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Woman surprised by daughter with cap, gown she never had after law school graduation
Pamela Martin-Turner’s daughter, Miranda, surprised her mother with the cap and gown that she couldn't receive when she attended law school.
July 11, 2024 at 12:01 AM
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Virginia to restrict student cellphone use in K-12 public schools
Virginia is set to restrict K-12 students' use of cellphones during school days by 2025.
July 10, 2024 at 2:47 PM
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Virginia to restrict cellphone use in classrooms
The governor signed an executive order to establish “phone-free” classrooms by January 2025.
July 10, 2024 at 2:14 PM
July 10, 2024 at 11:48 AM
Restricting teens’ phone use
Virginia is the latest state looking to make schools phone-free. ABC News' Rhiannon Ally reports.
July 10, 2024 at 11:48 AM
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Most Americans approve of SCOTUS ruling restricting use of race in college admissions
A little more than half of Americans – 52% -- approve of the U.S. Supreme Court decision on affirmative action.
July 8, 2024 at 7:19 PM
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States see new wave of legislation including religion in public education
Conservative legislators are behind a recent wave of policies mandating the teaching of Christian religious texts in public schools.
July 4, 2024 at 10:30 AM
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Former inmate lands internship at Ivy League school
Mary McCrary took a coding class in prison that changed her life. She was later accepted into a coding internship at Princeton University.
July 3, 2024 at 11:06 PM
July 3, 2024 at 11:00 PM
New lawsuit accuses Northwestern’s law school of biased hiring practices
The complaint alleges the university's law school gives hiring preference to women and racial minorities with “mediocre” records. Our panel weighs in.
July 3, 2024 at 11:00 PM
July 3, 2024 at 7:46 PM
'It made my heart smile': Dad surprises daughter with graduation present
A New York dad and his graduating daughter are going viral after he surprised her with a thoughtful and special gift to celebrate her big milestone.
July 3, 2024 at 7:46 PM
July 3, 2024 at 6:29 PM
Woman goes from prison to Princeton University
Mary McCrary said a coding class she took in prison changed the course of her life.
July 3, 2024 at 6:29 PM
July 2, 2024 at 5:11 PM
America’s children are falling behind
New data shows the nation’s youngest children are struggling to reach some critical developmental and social milestones. ABC News’ Lionel Moise explains why COVID lockdowns may be to blame.
July 2, 2024 at 5:11 PM
July 2, 2024 at 12:47 PM
Young kids struggling post-pandemic: Report
A report in The New York Times discusses teachers' observations about the effects of the pandemic on young students, some of whom have issues with speech, sitting still and more.
July 2, 2024 at 12:47 PM
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3 million student loan borrowers to be placed in payment pause
The pause would be very similar to the pandemic-era student loan moratorium – borrowers would not need to make payments and interest would not accrue.
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Oklahoma public schools must teach the Bible, state superintendent announces
All Oklahoma schools are immediately mandated to include the Bible and the Ten Commandments in their curricula, the state's chief education officer said in a memorandum.
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This 12-year-old is graduating high school
Suborno Isaac Bari skipped 5th, 6th, 7th, 9th and 11th grade. Now, he's going to New York University.
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12-year-old graduates from high school, heading to college for double degree
A 12-year-old student is graduating from Malverne High School in New York, making him the youngest to graduate from the school, according to the school district.
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New York City charter school fosters inclusive art education
New York City Charter School of the Arts is the only arts-integrated charter middle school in New York, letting students learn at a level where they can create something they are proud of.
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Families sue over Louisiana Ten Commandments classroom requirement
Nine Louisiana families with children in public schools are challenging Louisiana's law requiring public school classrooms to display the Ten Commandments.
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Federal judge halts parts of Biden’s student loan repayment plan
ABC News’ Alexis Christoforous discusses the latest economic trends.
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The story behind the viral video of kid's kindergarten graduation on plane
You may have seen this video of Xavier having his kindergarten graduation on an airplane after missing his actual graduation ceremony. Mom Janeiry Rivas says it shows how God watches over her family.
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Nationwide crackdowns on smartphone and social media in schools
Parents and lawmakers are tightening the reins on social media and smartphone usage in schools coast to coast. Our panel explores what parents need to know and what states could be next.
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Why this Texas musical theater teacher won the 2024 Inspiring Teacher Award
Before Paul Fillingim was the artistic director at Reagan High School in San Antonio, Texas, he was just a kid in love with theater.
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Pay teachers more?
A new proposal would require teachers make at least $60,000 per year. But critics claim schools have enough money, they’re just not spending it well. ABC News' Lionel Moise reports.
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Louisiana becomes 1st state to require Ten Commandments in classrooms
Louisiana's new law requires all public school classrooms to display the Ten Commandments, sparking preparations for a legal battle by civil liberties groups.
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Louisiana now requiring the 10 Commandments to be displayed in public schools
This controversial new law makes Louisiana the first state to require public school classrooms, from preschool to college, to display the Ten Commandments.
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NY and LA move forward with cellphone ban proposals
ABC News' Zohreen Shah speaks with parents and students for their reactions on the cellphone ban proposals aimed at protecting children online in schools.
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Ten Commandments in school
Louisiana has become the first state to require the Ten Commandments be displayed in classrooms. ABC News' Andrea Fujii reports on the debate the new law is sparking over church and state.
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Mom and her twin babies get graduation ceremonies
The staff at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Birth Center celebrated mom Sarah Tov and her twin babies with two graduation ceremonies.
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New Louisiana law requires public classrooms to display Ten Commandments
A new state law will require the Ten Commandments to be displayed in every public classroom in the state by 2025.
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Louisiana public schools to display Ten Commandments in classrooms
Louisiana became the first state to pass a law that requires a display of the Ten Commandments in all public school classrooms from kindergarten to state colleges.
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105-year-old takes home Stanford master's degree
Virginia Hilsop walked across the stage to receive her master's degree in education more than 80 years after she started her academic journey.
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2nd-largest school district votes to ban cellphones, social media
The Los Angeles Unified School District board passed the ban one day after the U.S. surgeon general called for an immediate warning label on social media platforms.
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2nd-largest school district votes to ban cellphones and social media for students
The governing board of the Los Angeles Unified School District has voted to ban cellphone and social media use for students during school days.
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Family surprises daughter with mariachi at graduation ceremony
Cue all the tears!
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LA School District approves ban on cellphones for students
In what may set precedent for other districts, LAUSD, the second largest school district in the nation, will ban students from having cellphones during the school day.
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Los Angeles Unified School District to consider cellphone ban
A proposal seeks to address kids being distracted by social media as well as concerns over cyberbullying, along with improving learning and lessening anxiety.
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Los Angeles school district to vote on cell phone ban in school
This vote could set a precedent for schools across the country.
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Sasha Beckette-Abdullah promotes literacy in underserved communities
Beckett-Abdullah inspires Ohio’s Black children with books representing Black culture, people, and experiences. She has donated over 6,000 books, fostering a love for reading among local youth.
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23 sets of twins graduate from MA high school
At the Pollard Middle School in Needham, Massachusetts, 23 sets of twins graduated which is about 10% of the class.
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Navy dad flies 17 hours to surprise son at high school graduation.
David Randy Castillo had no idea his father had flown 17 hours from his post in the South China Sea just to witness him graduate from Brackenridge High School.
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AP African American studies dropped in South Carolina, prompting criticism
South Carolina Department of Education has decided to eliminate Advanced Placement African American Studies in its high schools.
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Teacher goes above and beyond for former student
Five-year-old Ezra Toczek's preschool teacher Carissa Fisher would also become his life-saving liver donor.
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Medical school at the Cherokee Nation graduates inaugural class of doctors
The first tribally affiliated medical school in the nation recently graduated its inaugural class.
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46 medical students graduate from 1st tribally affiliated medical school
The Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine at the Cherokee Nation opened its doors in 2020.
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