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October 28, 2024 at 11:08 PM
'Thank you, Jesus!': Mom rejoices after daughter passes New York bar exam
After a moment of total disbelief, Ayale William’s mom, Melrose Cambell, couldn’t stop singing in happiness for her daughter’s milestone accomplishment.
October 28, 2024 at 11:08 PM
October 27, 2024 at 9:02 PM
They came to America looking for better lives and schools. The results were mixed
The school system in Aurora, Colorado, is striving to accommodate more than 3,000 new students mostly from Venezuela and Colombia
October 27, 2024 at 9:02 PM
October 17, 2024 at 7:30 PM
Student loan debt relief hits major milestone
Under Secretary of Education James Kvaal discusses the program’s changing course and how more than a million public workers are now free from student loan debt.
October 17, 2024 at 7:30 PM
October 16, 2024 at 5:34 PM
The 2024 election could have a big impact on education policy
How education is impacting the 2024 election and what school choice ballot measures are on the ballot.
October 16, 2024 at 5:34 PM
October 16, 2024 at 12:40 PM
Members of 'Little Rock Nine' reflect on 70 years since Brown v. Board of Education
The "Little Rock Nine" were the first African American students to attend Little Rock Central High School following Brown v. Board.
October 16, 2024 at 12:40 PM
October 15, 2024 at 8:32 PM
Parents sue school after son punished for using AI on paper
The parents of a Massachusetts teenager are suing his high school after they said he was accused of cheating for using AI on an assignment.
October 15, 2024 at 8:32 PM
October 15, 2024 at 12:09 PM
Parents accuse school employees of giving students 'sleep aid' stickers
Lisa Luviano said she noticed a starry-like design sticker on her daughter.
October 15, 2024 at 12:09 PM
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The school choice debate divides Dems and GOP ahead of election
Educational Savings Accounts have increased around the country and are a divisive topic, including between presidential candidates. But what do educational leaders think?
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California bans legacy admissions in all colleges, universities
California has become the fourth state to ban legacy admissions. The move comes after the SCOTUS decision to limit affirmative action.
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A look at the 2025 best college rankings
The U.S. News & World Report released its annual list of Best Colleges and Universities in the country, and some of the rankings may be surprising.
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What you need to know about the Sept. 30 education relief deadline
The White House is touting a pandemic-era education relief fund that exhausted 90% of available funds by today's deadline.
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Students learn to tackle food waste, hunger through school program
ABC News' Ginger Zee reports on an elementary school in Atlanta where students are tackling food waste and hunger issues through a composting program.
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Tufts announces investigation into workout hospitalizations
A dozen of the university's lacrosse players were treated for rhabdomyolysis, a condition that causes muscles to disintegrate, after a workout led by a graduate-turned-Navy SEAL.
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Penn suspends controversial law professor Amy Wax over alleged racist remarks
The University of Pennsylvania will impose major sanctions against Carey Law School professor Amy Wax, who has been accused of racist, homophobic, and sexist remarks.
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California schools required to restrict cellphone usage in classrooms
School in California will now be required to limit or ban the usage of smartphones in schools under a new state law.
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By the Numbers: The increasing number of banned books
A look at the numbers behind the increasing number of banned books in America, how over 10,000 titles are no longer allowed to be on public school shelves.
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Gov. Newsom signs bill restricting cellphone use in California schools
School districts, county offices of education and charter schools will have until July 1, 2026, to develop and implement a plan.
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Mom dances with joy after son finds out he passed nursing exam
Abel Mezemer is following his mom's footsteps who was a nurse for 25 years.
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Meet the 10-year-old teaching science on social media
Sean Atitsogbe found his love for science at a young age.
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As Banned Books Week begins, report finds over 10,000 books removed last school year
It's nearly triple the amount banned the previous year, an advocacy group said.
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US schools still struggle with segregation 70 years after Brown v. Board of Education
Despite Brown v. Board of Education and the 1964 Civil Rights Act, the U.S. has implemented policies that further segregate Black students based on race and poverty.
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School districts across US work to keep students safe on the road
ABC News' Em Nguyen reports on school districts finding new ways to crack down on illegal bus crossings posing risks to students, including increasing fines to passing drivers.
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Here's what not to say to teachers, according to a teacher
Molly Dugan, known as Miss Dugan on TikTok, gives us non-teachers a valuable little lesson plan.
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Teachers share frustrations, ideas on cellphones in school
Our series of "Tech Tug of War" looks at teachers' ideas and frustration as schools enact new guidelines on the use of smartphones in schools.
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The story behind viral video of a teacher rapping to Drake on 1st day of school
You may have seen this video of high school teacher Natalie Kaczmarski rapping her own rendition of "Rich Baby Daddy" by Drake. It shows how rapping helps her be an effective math teacher.
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Back-to-school scams and how to avoid them
Sophisticated scammers can target you from multiple angles as you gear up for school.
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Matthew McConaughey shares how his initiative aims to make schools safer
Matthew McConaughey joined "GMA" to discuss the Greenlights Grant Initiative, one year after he co-founded the project with his wife Camila Alves McConaughey.
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Matthew McConaughey’s mission to make schools safer
The actor is on a mission to make America's schools safer through the work of the Greenlights Grant Initiative he co-founded with his wife Camila Alves.
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Parents, teachers talk safer schools with Matthew McConaughey
McConaughey’s book, “Greenlights,” is out in paperback on Nov. 12.
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Educators reflect on McConaughey’s Greenlight Grants Initiative
Superintendents who have been a part of the Greenlights Grants Initiative discuss the program’s impact.
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Not all parents approve of school smartphone bans
ABC News' Deborah Roberts looks at why some parents are against keeping the devices away from their kids.
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By the Numbers: Youth sports, big bucks
The big business of youth sports continues to grow as high school and amateur competitions increasingly grab hold of our attention and wallets.
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AFT union supports school cellphone ban
A 2023 Pew survey found 72% of teachers support cellphone restrictions as more states implement bans.
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Why colleges became the center of the culture wars: ANALYSIS
Colleges and universities are the target of political pressure, as the issues of free speech, diversity programs, curriculum and student loans create chaos in higher ed.
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Inside 1 school with strict guidelines on smartphones
As students head back to the classroom, at least 13 states have taken steps to address the issue of cellphones in classrooms.
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Cellphone bans in schools take center stage amid mental health crisis
More school districts across the U.S. are implementing student cellphone bans.
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How teachers are using TikTok to get new ideas and inspire other teachers
ABC News’ Will Ganss takes a look at the teachers of TikTok who are inspiring students and each other by sharing advice and lessons from the classroom.
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How to manage kids’ anxiety and stress at the start of the school year
Family therapist, mom, and author Eli Harwood joins GMA to talk kids’ mental health and her book “Raising Securely Attached Kids.”
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Landmark bill banning some dyes in California school food passes
The California Legislature passed a bipartisan bill known as the California School Food Safety Act to ban six harmful chemicals in school food.
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The Right Stuff: Must-have items for back-to-school
GMA Lifestyle contributor Lori Bergamotto brings the latest must-have items for back-to-school.
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Meet the different types of dads on college move-in day
From the "can't find a ramp dad" to the "one trip dad," these dads made move-in day at Rutgers University a success.
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SCOTUS declines to reinstate Biden administration student debt cancellation plan
The U.S. Supreme Court declined to reinstate the Biden administration’s latest plan to cancel student debt, with millions of borrowers now in limbo while lawsuits work their way through the courts.
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Kindergarten teacher pens emotional poem for parents dropping kids off at school
When Tavia Wade dropped her twin girls off at kindergarten for the first time, she received a poem attached to a pack of tissues. Then, the tears started flowing.
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What to know about the epidemic of absenteeism
"GMA" looks at school attendance and the epidemic of absenteeism on the rise since the pandemic, which puts millions of American children at risk of falling behind.
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By the Numbers: Schools and cell phone bans
A look at the numbers behind bans on cell phone use in schools as millions of students return to the classroom with new restrictions.
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Oakland school district switches to electric school bus fleet
"GMA" looks at the California school district that became the first to switch to electric models, and the positive ripple effect it's had for students, parents and the environment.
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Guy Fieri reflects on 'wild weekend' moving son Ryder into college dorm room
Ryder Fieri graduated high school in June.
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College freshman consoles his emotional younger brother on moving day
Braxton Spencer was not ready to say goodbye to his older brother, Ja'Juan, while dropping him off at his college dorm.
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Health checklist every family needs to kick off the school year
Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez shares how to prepare your family for optimal health this school year amid the heels of a COVID wave.
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Daughters welcome little sister home from school after years of her greeting them
After years of welcoming her older sisters home from school, it was finally Loxley's turn.
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