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March 22, 2023, 8:40 PM

LA schools closed for 2nd day as strike continues

The teachers union is honoring the service union's picket lines, forcing the school district to shut down schools.
March 22, 2023, 8:40 PM
LA schools closed for 2nd day as strike continues
March 22, 2023, 7:58 PM

New tools to help kids who are falling behind in reading

Even before the pandemic, a growing number of children were falling behind in their reading skills, but one mom created a new tool to help after she realized her son needed a different way to learn.
March 22, 2023, 7:58 PM
New tools to help kids who are falling behind in reading
March 22, 2023, 6:53 PM

Strike closes schools for 420K Los Angeles public school students

Classes were canceled Tuesday for approximately 420,000 Los Angeles public school students after tens of thousands of service workers, backed by the powerful teachers union, went on strike.
March 22, 2023, 6:53 PM
Strike closes schools for 420K Los Angeles public school students
March 22, 2023, 6:44 PM

LA schools closed for 2nd day as service workers walk picket lines

Classes were canceled Tuesday for approximately 420,000 Los Angeles public school students after tens of thousands of service workers went on strike.
March 22, 2023, 6:44 PM
LA schools closed for 2nd day as service workers walk picket lines
March 22, 2023, 5:46 PM

Mom creates reading game for son that's coming to some public schools

A mom created a reading game called Kangaroo Cravings to help her son and other kids learn how to read sight words.
March 22, 2023, 5:46 PM
Mom creates reading game for son that's coming to some public schools
March 22, 2023, 12:38 AM

School staff strike shuts down LA schools

The nation's second largest public school system shut down after school staff members went on strike. Teachers also walked out in support.
March 22, 2023, 12:38 AM
School staff strike shuts down LA schools
March 21, 2023, 9:46 PM

LA schools closed as service workers strike

Classes were canceled Tuesday for 420,000 Los Angeles public school students after tens of thousands of service workers went on strike.
March 21, 2023, 9:46 PM
LA schools closed as service workers strike
March 21, 2023, 8:53 PM

Meet Juilliard’s first Black dance director

Alicia Graf Mack was hired in 2018 to head up its dance division, making her the youngest person, and the first woman of color, to lead the dance department in the division’s 70-year history.
March 21, 2023, 8:53 PM
Meet Juilliard’s first Black dance director
March 21, 2023, 2:09 PM

Estimated 65,000 staff to strike in LA school district

School staffers, including hospital workers, bus drivers, custodians and special education assistants, went on strike on Tuesday, calling for a 30% pay increase and better staffing in schools.
March 21, 2023, 2:09 PM
Estimated 65,000 staff to strike in LA school district
March 21, 2023, 9:38 AM

Meet Cambridge's youngest ever Black professor, Jason Arday

Cambridge's youngest ever Black professor, Jason Arday, could not speak until age 11 and could not read or write until age 18.
March 21, 2023, 9:38 AM
Meet Cambridge's youngest ever Black professor
March 20, 2023, 4:18 PM

More schools take on social media

A growing number of districts are joining the legal battle against popular social media apps, claiming they have a negative impact on students’ mental health. ABC News’ Rhiannon Ally has the details.
March 20, 2023, 4:18 PM
More schools take on social media
March 20, 2023, 4:05 PM

School districts across the US sue social media companies

A growing list of school districts across the country are filing lawsuits against social media giants in response to the growing mental health crisis.
March 20, 2023, 4:05 PM
School districts across the US sue social media companies
March 18, 2023, 9:32 PM

Florida may ban girls' period talk in elementary grades

Legislation in the Florida House would ban discussion of menstrual cycles.
March 18, 2023, 9:32 PM
March 18, 2023, 6:25 PM

District responds to student's Pledge of Allegiance lawsuit

District says ninth grader was stopped during moment of silence, not the Pledge.
March 18, 2023, 6:25 PM
March 18, 2023, 1:19 PM

Texas announces takeover of Houston's school district, sparking concerns from educators

"It really flies in the face of local control in the state of Texas," one education policy expert said.
March 18, 2023, 1:19 PM
State takeover of Houston's school district sparks concerns
March 17, 2023, 5:41 PM

Elementary school closes as norovirus sickens 136 students and staff

A norovirus outbreak at Carver Elementary School in Long Beach, California, forced health officials to close the school after 136 students and staff reported symptoms.
March 17, 2023, 5:41 PM
Elementary school closes due to norovirus outbreak
March 16, 2023, 7:30 PM

Thousands of LAUSD workers expected to go on strike

Union leaders announced on Wednesday the workers plan to go on strike for three days next week over stalled contract talks.
March 16, 2023, 7:30 PM
Thousands of LAUSD workers expected to go on strike
March 16, 2023, 4:35 PM

New option to protect kids in school

Two elementary schools are trying out bulletproof safe rooms, designed to shield students and teachers during an emergency. ABC News’ Rhiannon Ally reports.
March 16, 2023, 4:35 PM
New option to protect kids in school
March 16, 2023, 3:15 PM

Texas to take over Houston school district

The Texas Education Agency recently announced that it will install state-appointed managers to oversee Houston Independent School District.
March 16, 2023, 3:15 PM
Texas to take over Houston school district
March 15, 2023, 4:49 PM

Wellesley College students vote to admit transgender men and nonbinary applicants

Wellesley College students voted in favor of admitting transgender men and nonbinary applicants.
March 15, 2023, 4:49 PM
Wellesley College students vote to admit transgender men and nonbinary applicants
March 14, 2023, 8:26 PM

2 Lunchables approved for National School Lunch Program to be served at cafeterias next year

2 Lunchables will now be part of the National School Lunch Program served at cafeterias next year.
March 14, 2023, 8:26 PM
2 Lunchables approved for National School Lunch Program
March 13, 2023, 8:47 PM

School pulls test question equating politics to race, gender

The question on an AP class test seemed to equate ideology to race, gender.
March 13, 2023, 8:47 PM
March 11, 2023, 10:32 PM

'It's hard to focus': Schools say American kids are hungry

When students don’t have enough to eat, it can affect their ability to learn and perform up to their ability
March 11, 2023, 10:32 PM
'It's hard to focus': Schools say American kids are hungry
March 11, 2023, 9:46 PM

9th grader sues over Pledge of Allegiance confrontation

The parents of a South Carolina high school student are suing a teacher, principal, and other education officials saying she was accosted when she didn't stop and recite the Pledge of Allegiance
March 11, 2023, 9:46 PM
March 11, 2023, 7:59 PM

Democrats propose countermeasure to GOP's Parents Bill of Rights

Democrats say their bill would advance "inclusive" vision for public education.
March 11, 2023, 7:59 PM
Democrats propose their alternative to GOP's Parents Bill of Rights
March 10, 2023, 9:33 PM

Meet the educator of the year who taught from her hospital bed

"She's that one teacher that kind of changes your life."
March 10, 2023, 9:33 PM
Meet the educator of the year who taught from her hospital bed
March 10, 2023, 3:27 AM

More states turning to 4-day school weeks to address teacher shortages

ABC News' Averi Harper reports on the impact of school districts in Missouri who have changed to a four-day school week in order to recruit and retain teachers amid shortages.
March 10, 2023, 3:27 AM
More states turning to 4-day school weeks to address teacher shortages
March 9, 2023, 7:33 PM

Jaded with education, more Americans are skipping college

Americans who came of age during the pandemic are skipping college in big numbers
March 9, 2023, 7:33 PM
March 9, 2023, 2:00 PM

An inside look at a 5th grade classroom using ChatGPT

While some teachers worry about students using ChatGPT for plagiarism and to cheat, others are embracing it as an instructional tool.
March 9, 2023, 2:00 PM
An inside look at a 5th grade classroom using ChatGPT
March 9, 2023, 1:59 PM

Few Black male teachers are in US classrooms. These programs are changing that.

Call Me Mister, He Is Me Institute and Men of CHS Teach are three programs that aim to recruit and retain more Black male teachers in U.S. schools.
March 9, 2023, 1:59 PM
Few Black male teachers are in US classrooms. These programs are changing that.
March 4, 2023, 1:09 AM

Little Rock Central students walk out in protest of Gov. Sarah Sanders education bill

Students at the storied Little Rock Central High School walked out of classes on Friday in protest of Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders' LEARNS Act.
March 4, 2023, 1:09 AM
Little Rock Central students walk out in protest of Sarah Sanders education bill
March 3, 2023, 9:28 PM

Here's why the student debt relief plan could be canceled

Six Republican-led states are fighting in the Supreme Court to block President Joe Biden’s plan to forgive up to $20,000 of student loan debt for eligible borrowers.
March 3, 2023, 9:28 PM
Here's why the student debt relief plan could be canceled
March 3, 2023, 7:59 PM

Teacher's Taylor Swift, Kid Cudi song parodies help students learn with a beat

Marlee Christianson uses the power of music to help her fourth grade students learn.
March 3, 2023, 7:59 PM
Teacher's Taylor Swift, Lizzo song parodies help students learn with a beat
March 2, 2023, 8:39 PM

MIT professor talks about how she exposed sexism in academia

Linsey Davis spoke and author Kate Zernike and molecular biologist Nancy Hopkins about how they revealed deep sexism among female academics.
March 2, 2023, 8:39 PM
MIT professor talks about how she exposed sexism in academia
March 1, 2023, 4:37 PM

Teacher's TikTok video about student lunch debt leads to over $30K in donations

A Utah teacher’s TikTok post about student lunch debt has gone viral and helped raise over $30,000 in donations.
March 1, 2023, 4:37 PM
Teacher's TikTok video about student lunch debt leads to over $30K in donations
March 1, 2023, 1:46 PM

Christian school that embraced the LGBTQ community is forced to close its doors

The school's mission statement has always stressed inclusivity.
March 1, 2023, 1:46 PM
School forced to close after donors pull funding over LGBTQ language
March 1, 2023, 3:13 AM

What to know about Biden's other student loan plan, to lower monthly payments based on income

The student loan repayment changes would revise and expand the Revised Pay As You Earn (REPAYE) Plan, an income-driven plan
March 1, 2023, 3:13 AM
What to know about Biden's other student loan plan, to lower payments based on income
1 month ago

Teacher's viral TikTok sparked $30,000 in donations for student lunch debt

After one of his TikTok videos went viral, a Utah teacher helped pay the outstanding lunch debt fees of students at his school.
1 month ago
Teacher's viral TikTok sparked $30,000 in donations for student lunch debt
1 month ago

Virginia reviews AP African American studies course amid nationwide debate

Virginia will review College Board's AP African American studies course amid nationwide debate following Florida's rejection of the course.
1 month ago
2nd state's governor calls for review of AP African American studies course
1 month ago

High school senior's reaction to college acceptance goes viral: 'An amazing feeling'

A video of Connecticut student Matthew Myslenski learning he was accepted into Harvard University has gone viral.
1 month ago
High school senior's reaction to college acceptance goes viral: 'An amazing feeling'
1 month ago

Newport News school board unveils safety and security plan

The new protocols were announced weeks after a 6-year-old shot and injured his teacher.
1 month ago
Newport News school board unveils safety and security plan
1 month ago

Most of the US is dealing with a teaching shortage, but the data isn't so simple

At least 39 states, the District of Columbia and the U.S. Virgin Islands -- 41 out of 53 surveyed -- reported ongoing teacher shortages as of Feb. 9
1 month ago
Most of the US is dealing with a teaching shortage, but the data isn't so simple
1 month ago

DOJ faults Alaska district for use of seclusion, restraints

Alaska’s largest school district repeatedly and inappropriately secluded and restrained students with disabilities
1 month ago
1 month ago

Preschool criticized for alleged blackface incident during Black History Month

A Miami, Florida, preschool is being criticized for an apparent blackface incident.
1 month ago
Miami preschool apologizes after allegedly putting kids in blackface
1 month ago

Protestors call for diversity amid feud over AP African American Studies course

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has suggested the state could sever ties with the College Board after the organization accused state officials of slander and misinformation about the new course.
1 month ago
Protestors call for diversity amid feud over AP African American Studies course
1 month ago

College Board responds to Florida rejection of AP African American studies

College Board has responded to Florida concerning its rejection of AP African American studies and past communication on the course.
1 month ago
College Board responds to Florida rejection of AP course
1 month ago

How three programs aim to increase the number of Black male teachers in classrooms

Black male teachers are underrepresented in the classroom. Here are three programs trying to change that.
1 month ago
How three programs aim to increase the number of Black male teachers in classrooms
2 months ago

9-year-old graduates from high school, now attending college

A 9-year-old boy from Pennsylvania has graduated from high school and is heading off to college.
2 months ago
9-year-old graduates from high school, now attending college
2 months ago

California makes flag football a girls' high school sport

California has approved a plan to make flag football a girls’ high school sport amid soaring popularity of the game and a push to get more female athletes on the field
2 months ago
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Teacher doubles as rapper to help students learn

Dario Cruz is a fifth-grade teacher in Virginia who has found a way to combine his passions for music and teaching.
2 months ago
Teacher doubles as rapper to help students learn