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March 19, 2024 at 12:40 AM

Books allegedly tossed in the trash at NYC school sparks investigation

A New York City school is being investigated over hundreds of books allegedly tossed in trash, many of which were about people of color or related to LGBTQ identities.
March 19, 2024 at 12:40 AM
Books allegedly tossed in the trash at NYC school sparks investigation
March 19, 2024 at 12:04 AM

House Education launches formal investigation into MIT over antisemitism reports

MIT is being formally investigated by the House Education and the Workforce Committee, the group of legislators announced Thursday morning.
March 19, 2024 at 12:04 AM
House Education launches formal investigation into MIT over antisemitism reports
March 14, 2024 at 11:58 PM

Connecticut considering barring legacy admissions at private colleges, in addition to public ones

Connecticut lawmakers are considering banning the use of legacy and donor preferences in admissions to all colleges and universities across the state, including private ones like Yale University
March 14, 2024 at 11:58 PM
State considers barring legacy admissions at private colleges
March 14, 2024 at 4:36 PM

Grandfather goes viral after returning to college at 90 years old

Maryland grandfather Paul Hocheder went viral after his granddaughter recorded him attending his first day of college courses at age 90.
March 14, 2024 at 4:36 PM
Grandfather goes viral after returning to college at 90 years old
March 13, 2024 at 2:57 PM

Educators say they fear Oklahoma law restricts teaching 'Killers of the Flower Moon' book

Some teachers in Oklahoma say they are afraid to teach a book that is the foundation of "Killers of the Flower Moon," because of state law HB 1775
March 13, 2024 at 2:57 PM
Educators say they fear Oklahoma law restricts 'Killers of the Flower Moon' lesson
March 10, 2024 at 6:53 PM

Oscar-nominated film at the center of Oklahoma classroom debate

ABC News’ Mary Alice Parks reports on the Oklahoma law limiting the discussion of race in schools on “This Week.”
March 10, 2024 at 6:53 PM
Oscar-nominated film at the center of Oklahoma classroom debate
March 9, 2024 at 1:05 AM

College admissions testing undergoes new changes

Our panel spotlights new updates to the SAT, including a shorter time limit, customized difficulty levels, and a digital transition.
March 9, 2024 at 1:05 AM
College admissions testing undergoes new changes
March 7, 2024 at 8:11 PM

Lawsuit filed against MIT accuses the university of allowing antisemitism on campus

Two Jewish students have filed a federal lawsuit against the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
March 7, 2024 at 8:11 PM
Lawsuit filed against MIT accuses the university of allowing antisemitism on campus
March 5, 2024 at 6:33 PM

Missouri teachers who support a trans minor's social transition could face felony, be put on sex offender list under proposed bill

A new Missouri bill would make it a felony offense for school teachers or counselors to support or contribute to the social transitioning of a transgender minor.
March 5, 2024 at 6:33 PM
New bill would convict teachers of felony, put on sex offender list for trans support
March 5, 2024 at 12:17 AM

University of Florida eliminates all DEI positions

In addition to canceling vendor contracts, the University of Florida has dissolved all of its diversity, equity and inclusion positions over new state rules.
March 5, 2024 at 12:17 AM
University of Florida eliminates all DEI positions
March 3, 2024 at 4:31 PM

Florida school eliminates all DEI positions due to new state law

The University of Florida became the latest school to eliminate all diversity, equity and inclusion program positions due to the new state rules, the administration said.
March 3, 2024 at 4:31 PM
Florida school eliminates all DEI positions due to new state law
March 2, 2024 at 4:01 AM

University Of Florida eliminates DEI roles to comply with state law

The University Of Florida has eliminated all diversity, equity, and inclusion positions after a recent state ban and the university's director of African American studies program reacts to the memo.
March 2, 2024 at 4:01 AM
University Of Florida eliminates DEI roles to comply with state law
March 1, 2024 at 7:27 PM

Universities swapping energy sources to geothermal now a growing trend

Some of the most established universities in the country are switching to sustainable energy to power their campuses in an effort to meet climate goals.
March 1, 2024 at 7:27 PM
These universities are switching their energy sources to geothermal
March 1, 2024 at 12:14 AM

More states press for school cellphone bans

Leaders across the country are looking for new ways to curb students’ access to cellphones in school.
March 1, 2024 at 12:14 AM
More states press for school cellphone bans
February 29, 2024 at 10:40 PM

Black male educators and their inspirations

Only 1.3% of K-12 teachers in the 2020-2021 school year were Black men, according to a survey. Four Black male educators pay tribute to their heroes.
February 29, 2024 at 10:40 PM
Black male educators and their inspirations
February 29, 2024 at 4:16 PM

'Not a partisan issue': As classroom culture wars rage, a stark warning about learning loss

Classroom culture wars still rage in various states, but advocates across the ideological spectrum now worry that a pivot is needed to learning loss
February 29, 2024 at 4:16 PM
As classroom culture wars rage, a stark warning from parents about learning loss
February 28, 2024 at 8:23 PM

Debate over 'parental rights' is the latest fight in the education culture wars

One of the latest topics at the center of the culture wars is "parental rights" and fights over how much say parents have in school curriculum.
February 28, 2024 at 8:23 PM
Debate over 'parental rights' is the latest fight in the education culture wars
February 27, 2024 at 9:49 PM

Secretary of education on Biden’s new student loan forgiveness

Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel Cardona explains who qualifies for the debt payment program and how it will impact college students.
February 27, 2024 at 9:49 PM
Secretary of education on Biden’s new student loan forgiveness
February 27, 2024 at 1:04 AM

Bronx medical school students to receive free tuition after $1 billion donation

The Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx, New York City, received a $1 billion donation from Dr. Ruth Gottesman, a former professor.
February 27, 2024 at 1:04 AM
Bronx medical school students to receive free tuition after $1 billion donation
February 24, 2024 at 4:15 PM

Biden administration’s plan to cancel $1.2 billion in student loan debt

U.S. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel Cardona joins “GMA” to break down the Biden administration’s plan to forgive $1.2 billion in student loan debt for almost 153,000 borrowers.
February 24, 2024 at 4:15 PM
Biden administration’s plan to cancel $1.2 billion in student loan debt
February 24, 2024 at 4:03 PM

HBCU students skating into history

Historically Black university Howard's ice skating team debuts at first HBCU figure skating event.
February 24, 2024 at 4:03 PM
HBCU students skating into history
February 23, 2024 at 3:38 AM

Meet the 16-year-old who is the youngest teacher in America

Shania Muhammad, who graduated college at the age of 15, is now a third grade teacher and a testament to the idea that you're never too young to achieve your goals.
February 23, 2024 at 3:38 AM
Meet the 16-year-old who is the youngest teacher in America
February 23, 2024 at 2:20 AM

Youngest teacher in America discusses how she began her career at 16

Shania Muhammad graduated college when she was 15.
February 23, 2024 at 2:20 AM
Youngest teacher in America discusses how she began her career at 16
February 22, 2024 at 11:46 PM

Yale University reinstates standardized test requirements for admission

The Ivy League school made the tests optional during the COVID-19 pandemic due to the difficulties that many students faced during that time.
February 22, 2024 at 11:46 PM
Yale University reinstates standardized test requirements for admission
1 month ago

National divide on teaching race, LGBTQ issues in classrooms captured in new survey

In a new survey, the Pew Research Center asked public K-12 teachers, teens, and the American public about teaching the topics of race and LGBTQ identities.
1 month ago
New survey captures national divide on teaching race, LGBTQ issues in classrooms
1 month ago

Trial underway over Texas school’s punishment for Black student’s hair

A trial is expected to be held Thursday in Texas to determine if a Black high school student should still be punished by his district for refusing to change his hairstyle.
1 month ago
Trial underway over Texas school’s punishment for Black student’s hair
1 month ago

Supreme Court allows what critics call 'racial balancing' at elite public school

The Supreme Court will allow one of the nation's top public schools to move forward with a new admissions policy that critics say has "racial balancing" at its core.
1 month ago
Supreme Court allows what critics call 'racial balancing' at elite public school
1 month ago

Biden touts new student debt relief as ticket to 'chase dreams'

The plan to bring relief to more than 150,000 people is also a campaign issue.
1 month ago
Biden touts new student debt relief as ticket to 'chase dreams'
1 month ago

Biden cancels $1.2 billion in student loan debt for 150,000 borrowers

The impacted borrowers are people enrolled in the SAVE Plan.
1 month ago
Biden cancels $1.2 billion in student loan debt for 150,000 borrowers
1 month ago

Biden to announce student debt relief for more than 150K Americans

More than 150,000 student loan borrowers are about to have their debt wiped clean, part of the next phase in President Biden's student loan forgiveness plan.
1 month ago
Biden to announce student debt relief for more than 150K Americans
1 month ago

What’s behind the substitute teacher shortage nationwide

Schools across the country are struggling to find replacements when teachers call in sick.
1 month ago
What’s behind the substitute teacher shortage nationwide
1 month ago

150,000 student loan borrowers to receive debt relief

The Biden administration will automatically erase student debt for another 153,000 people on Wednesday.
1 month ago
150,000 student loan borrowers to receive debt relief
1 month ago
Proud dad cannot contain his excitement overt daughter’s impressive SAT score
1 month ago

Utah official falsely suggests teen student is transgender, now faces calls to resign

Utah State School Board Member Natalie Cline is facing calls to resign after she suggested a girl playing on a high school basketball team was transgender on Facebook.
1 month ago
School board official falsely suggests teen is transgender, faces calls to resign
1 month ago

Why early acceptance is a strategy for some students

A high school in Newark, New Jersey, encourages students to apply for early college decisions to help improve their chances of getting into elite schools. ABC News’ Steve Osunami reports.
1 month ago
Why early acceptance is a strategy for some students
1 month ago

Dartmouth reinstates SAT requirements

Dartmouth says it will once again require SAT and ACT scores for admission after suspending the standardized exams because of the pandemic.
1 month ago
Dartmouth reinstates SAT requirements
1 month ago

Dartmouth reinstates SAT/ACT scores, drawing attention to role of standardized tests

Dartmouth College has announced it will reinstate the standardized testing requirement -- the SAT and ACT -- for the class of 2029 undergraduate admissions applications.
1 month ago
College admissions standardized test policies spark debate over the SAT/ACT
1 month ago

FAFSA application delays and glitches causing problems for some students

Delays and technical glitches with the government’s rollout of the new FAFSA form are causing a headache for some students. This, as Snap and DocuSign announce major job cuts.
1 month ago
FAFSA application delays and glitches causing problems for some students
1 month ago

New Biden administration student loan forgiveness plan kicks off

Student loan recipients could see more debt relief this month. This comes after the Biden administration announced an acceleration for its latest debt relief plan.
1 month ago
New Biden administration student loan forgiveness plan kicks off
2 months ago

A group of Kentucky teachers celebrate lottery win

Thirty teachers from R.A. Jones middle school celebrated their $1 million Powerball jackpot after pooling money and playing the same numbers for more than three years.
2 months ago
A group of Kentucky teachers celebrate lottery win
2 months ago

Many students have still not regained pandemic-era losses in reading, math: Report

A new report finds students have only recovered about one-third of the original loss in math and one-quarter of the loss in reading experienced during the COVID pandemic.
2 months ago
Many students have not regained COVID-era losses in reading, math, report finds
2 months ago

College program aims to get men of color interested in medical careers

In New York, the Albert Einstein College of Medicine sponsors a program to get young men of color interested in becoming EMTs. Dr. Darien Sutton visits the program to learn more.
2 months ago
College program aims to get men of color interested in medical careers
2 months ago

New mobile tutoring program supports homeless students

Winnie’s Wagon is an initiative by the Homeless Children’s Education Fund to assist children in vulnerable situations.
2 months ago
New mobile tutoring program supports homeless students
2 months ago

Oklahoma teachers asked to repay bonuses

Some bonuses were as much as $50,000 and were given out to educators by mistake, according to officials.
2 months ago
Oklahoma teachers asked to repay bonuses
2 months ago

Pro-Palestinian students file civil rights complaint against Harvard University

Nearly a dozen Harvard students filed a complaint against the university over alleged failure to protect them from harassment, intimidation and threats.
2 months ago
Harvard students file civil rights complaint over alleged failure to protect them
2 months ago

Schools are 3rd-highest location for hate crimes: FBI

Secondary schools saw the highest amount of hate crimes, the report found.
2 months ago
Schools are 3rd-highest location for hate crimes: FBI
2 months ago

Schools are 3rd-highest location for hate crimes: FBI

Schools are the third-highest location for hate crimes in the United States, according to a new report the FBI released Monday.
2 months ago
Schools are 3rd-highest location for hate crimes: FBI
2 months ago

Thousands of kids out of school amid Newton teacher strike

The major teacher strike in Newton, Massachusetts, has now entered its second full week, the state’s longest strike in decades.
2 months ago
Thousands of kids out of school amid Newton teacher strike
2 months ago

Over 7,000 students see their lunch debts wiped after $1 million donation

Students in four Georgia public school districts will get their lunch debts paid after a $1 million donation from the Arby's Foundation.
2 months ago
Over 7,000 students see their lunch debts wiped after $1 million donation
2 months ago

Texas judge sets trial date over school's suspension of student for dreadlocks

The family of the teen says that the school district is violating the state's CROWN Act.
2 months ago
Trial date set over Texas school's suspension of student with locs