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June 20, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Is it so bad to let kids 'rot' all summer? Why boredom might be the break they need
More parents are opting for unstructured time over packed summer schedules. Experts say boredom can spark creativity, independence and emotional growth.
June 20, 2025 at 7:35 PM
June 19, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Timeline: Trump administration's actions against Harvard University
As the legal battle between the Trump administration and Harvard heats up, here's a look at what Harvard calls Trump's "campaign of retaliation" against the school.
June 19, 2025 at 9:13 PM
June 18, 2025 at 9:27 PM
US resumes visas for foreign students but demands access to social media accounts
The U.S. State Department says it’s restarting the suspended process for foreigners applying for student visas but says all applicants will now be required to unlock their social media accounts for review
June 18, 2025 at 9:27 PM
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High school graduate paints portraits of classmates as graduation gift
A New York high school graduate surprised her classmates at their commencement ceremony with portraits she made for each of them.
June 17, 2025 at 7:04 PM
June 16, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Judge extends block on Trump ban prohibiting Harvard students from entering US
A temporary restraining order on Donald Trump's proclamation barring foreign Harvard University students from entering the U.S. will remain in effect until Monday.
June 16, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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Stepchildren give incredible surprise to stepdads during high school graduations
Ahead of Father's Day, David Muir shares the incredible surprise from the stepchildren turning their high school graduations into an emotional thank you to their stepdads.
June 14, 2025 at 1:36 AM
June 9, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Warren urges Department of Education IG to probe DOGE access to student loan data
Sen. Elizabeth Warren urges Department of Education inspector general to probe DOGE's access to student loan data ahead of first meeting with Secretary Linda McMahon.
June 9, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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Judge blocks Trump's move to stop international Harvard students from entering US
Harvard University is calling President Donald Trump's proclamation to block foreign students from attending university another "illegal retaliatory step."
June 6, 2025 at 2:25 AM
June 5, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Secretary McMahon wants Harvard to 'come back to the table' to negotiate with admin
Amid the Trump administration's feud with Harvard University, Secretary of Education Linda McMahon said she wants the school to come to negotiate with the White House.
June 5, 2025 at 2:54 PM
June 5, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Department of Education threatens Columbia University’s accreditation
The Department of Education sent a warning to the accreditor of Columbia University, saying that the Ivy League institution had violated federal anti-discrimination laws.
June 5, 2025 at 1:00 AM
June 5, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Trump admin threatens Columbia's accreditation, invoking anti-discrimination laws
The Department of Education sent a warning to the accreditor for Columbia University on Wednesday, saying the Ivy League violated federal anti-discrimination laws.
June 5, 2025 at 12:48 AM
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Education secretary wants Harvard to negotiate with the White House
"I’d love to have Harvard come back to the table to negotiate with us,” Education Secretary Linda McMahon told ABC News on Wednesday amid the Trump administration's ongoing feud with the university.
June 5, 2025 at 12:31 AM
June 4, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Democrats accuse McMahon of stonewalling Department of Education IG
Congressional Democrats are demanding that Department of Education Secretary Linda McMahon cooperate with the agency’s Office of Inspector General review.
June 4, 2025 at 5:47 PM
June 3, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Education Secretary Linda McMahon on proposed 2026 Department of Education budget
The Senate Appropriations Committee held a hearing on Capitol Hill for a review of President Donald Trump's Fiscal Year 2026 budget request for the Department of Education.
June 3, 2025 at 11:05 PM
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Judge to block Trump administration’s Harvard foreign students ban
ABC News’ Selina Wang reports on the latest in the legal battle between the Trump administration and Harvard University.
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Chinese student at Harvard ‘in panic mode’ due to Trump administration
Fangzhou Jiang is studying under a student visa and has one semester left before graduating from Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government.
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‘Parents must embrace’ AI in the classroom: Policy adviser
Garyn Angel is CEO of Farm-Ed, a program that integrates artificial intelligence into schools.
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George Stephanopoulos celebrates daughter's college graduation
Stephanopoulos and his wife Ali Wentworth are the parents of two daughters.
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White House directing federal agencies to review contracts with Harvard University
The White House is expected to send a letter to federal agencies, asking them to “identify any contracts with Harvard and determine whether they can be canceled,” a senior official told ABC News.
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Trump to push for end to all federal agencies' Harvard contracts
The White House will send a letter to federal agencies asking them to identify any contracts with Harvard and cancel them, according to a senior administration official.
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Trump doubles down on demand for names, countries of Harvard's international students
President Donald Trump is doubling down on his demand for a list of names of international students enrolled at Harvard amid his administration's standoff with the university.
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Trump doubles down on demand for names, countries of Harvard's international students
Trump is doubling down on his demand for a list of names of international students enrolled at Harvard amid his administration's standoff with the university.
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Trump praises West Point graduates, touts 'golden age' of US military
President Donald Trump spoke before this year's West Point graduates amid the administration's crackdown on DEI initiatives and touted his support for the military.
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Harvard prof. speaks out on administration’s attempt to ban international students
ABC News’ Stephanie Ramos spoke with Harvard professor of history Maya Jasanoff about the Trump administration’s attempt to ban international students from attending the university.
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Federal judge temporarily blocks Harvard foreign student ban
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s efforts to ban Harvard University from enrolling thousands of international students.
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Attorney on Trump's move to ban Harvard from enrolling international students
Immigration lawyer Francisco Symphorien-Saavedra reacts to the ruling temporarily blocking Trump's move to bar Harvard from enrolling international students.
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Harvard sues Trump admin for its ban on school enrolling international students
Harvard is suing the Trump administration, claiming its decision to revoke the school's ability to enroll international students violates the First Amendment and the Due Process Clause.
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Kermit the Frog shares words of wisdom for Class of 2025
Kermit the Frog delivered a commencement address at the University of Maryland in College Park on May 22, 2025.
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'It's an attack,' says Harvard Hillel Director on possible international student ban
Harvard Hillel Executive Director Rabbi Jason Rubenstein reacts to the Trump administration’s move to bar Harvard from enrolling international students.
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Judge blocks Trump's move to bar Harvard from enrolling international students
U.S. District Judge Allison D. Burroughs granted a temporary restraining order and set a hearing for Tuesday morning.
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Kermit the Frog gives Maryland commencement speech
The beloved frog took the stage at Muppets creator Jim Henson’s alma mater, the University of Maryland, to deliver a special message to the class of 2025.
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Baseball team's tradition for senior players will bring tears to any parent
Seniors at Legion Collegiate Academy got a send-off they won't soon forget.
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Trump admin sued by Harvard over ban on school enrolling international students
Harvard accused the administration of waging an "unprecedented and retaliatory attack" because the university supports policies the administration doesn't like.
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High school seniors in Tennessee answer questions they wrote to themselves in 2018
David Muir shares the story of a group of seniors from McCallie School, an all-boys school in Chattanooga, Tennessee that answered questions their younger selves asked when they were in 6th grade.
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SCOTUS blocks creation of taxpayer-funded religious charter school in Oklahoma
The Supreme Court on Thursday, in a 4-4 ruling, said Oklahoma cannot create the nation's first religious charter school funded directly with taxpayer dollars.
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Trump administration bars Harvard from enrolling international students
The Trump administration has barred Harvard from allowing international students to enroll at the university.
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Judge blocks Trump administration from trying to dismantle Department of Education
A federal judge in Boston has blocked the Trump administration from attempting to dismantle the Department of Education.
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Trump administration bars Harvard from enrolling international students
The Trump administration has barred Harvard from allowing international students to enroll at the university.
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Judge blocks Trump's efforts to dismantle the Department of Education
U.S. District Judge Myong Joun issued a preliminary injunction Thursday that bars the Trump administration from firing half the Department of Education's workforce.
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How trade schools are redefining the path to success
High school students are skipping college and learning trades instead, earning as much as $70,000 after graduation.
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80-year-old Vietnam veteran graduates from university
An 80-year-old Vietnam veteran graduated from South Carolina State University to a roar of applause from his graduating class.
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Jennifer Coolidge gives 2025 commencement speech: 'Just friggin' go for it!'
In a hilarious and moving address to Emerson College graduates, actress Jennifer Coolidge recounted growing up as a paranoid child and later realizing her "insane expectations" could come true.
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Tips to help lessen summer learning loss
Parenting expert Ericka Souter shares easy ways to add academics to kids' summer routines to keep them on track for the new school year.
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Tips to help lessen summer learning loss
Parenting expert Ericka Souter shares easy ways to add academics to kids’ summer routines to keep them on track for the new school year.
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Navigating student loan repayments amid legal challenges
ABC News’ Alex Presha reports on the changes borrowers face when repaying their student loans under the new Trump administration.
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Students across America celebrate support staff as school year comes to an end
With the end of the school year around the corner in most parts of country, students are celebrating the school support members that help keep the days running.
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An original Magna Carta discovered in plain sight at Harvard University
The document influenced the writing of the U.S. Constitution and constitutions around the world.
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Schools warn about dangers of ‘Chromebook Challenge’ viral trend
Schools and fire officials across the country are sounding the alarm over the social media trend, where students put objects in the charging ports of their devices in an effort to spark a fire.
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Simone Biles gives commencement address: See her advice to graduates
Simone Biles delivered the commencement address to graduates of Washington University in St. Louis on Monday.
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Congress celebrates impactful teachers: 'We certainly do appreciate them'
Lawmakers are celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week 2025 by paying tribute to the educators who helped them ascend to Congress.
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