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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
VIDEO: Nonprofit provides arts education to students through VR program
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
VIDEO: VP Harris discusses support for teachers, working class
July 23, 2024 at 9:34 PM

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
FILE - Georgia Superintendent of Schools Richard Woods speaks to reporters, Jan. 5, 2024, in Atlanta. Woods, an elected Republican, is refusing to provide state funding for the new Advanced Placement course in African American Studies. (AP Photo/Jeff Amy, File)
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
VIDEO: Fifth grader wins creative writing contest celebrating immigrants
July 20, 2024 at 5:21 PM

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
A copy of the Ten Commandments is posted along with other historical documents in a hallway of the Georgia Capitol, June 20, 2024, in Atlanta.
July 11, 2024 at 9:20 PM

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
VIDEO: Story behind viral video of deli owner celebrating 12-year-old who made honor roll
July 11, 2024 at 12:01 AM

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
VIDEO: Woman surprised by daughter with cap, gown she never had after law school graduation
July 10, 2024 at 2:47 PM

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
Teens use phone in this undated stock photo.
July 10, 2024 at 2:14 PM

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
VIDEO: Virginia bans cellphones in classrooms
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
VIDEO: Restricting teens’ phone use
July 8, 2024 at 7:19 PM

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
The U.S. Supreme Court is seen on June 29, 2023, in Washington, D.C.
July 4, 2024 at 10:30 AM

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
The Holy Bible is pictured in this stock image.
July 3, 2024 at 11:06 PM

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
VIDEO: Former inmate lands internship at Ivy League school
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
VIDEO: New lawsuit accuses Northwestern’s law school of biased hiring practices
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
Riley said her dad’s surprise gift of a copy of Dr. Seuss’ “Oh, the Places You'll Go!” that was signed by her teachers over the past 13 years brought her to tears.
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
Mary McCrary turned her life around by taking a coding class while serving time in prison.
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
VIDEO:  America’s children are falling behind
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
VIDEO: Young kids struggling post-pandemic: Report
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona speaks to members of the media following a Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies hearing, April 30, 2024, in Washington.
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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.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Oklahoma public schools must teach the Bible, state superintendent announces
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
Suborno Isaac Bari skipped 5th, 6th, 7th, 9th and 11th grade. Now, he's going to New York University.
1 month ago

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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Suborno Isaac Bari, 12, graduates from Malverne High School in Malverne, New York on June 26.
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
VIDEO: New York City charter school fosters inclusive art education
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
Workers repaint a Ten Commandments billboard off of Interstate 71 on Election Day near Chenoweth, Ohio, Nov. 7, 2023. Louisiana has become the first state to require that the Ten Commandments be displayed in every public-school classroom under a bill signed into law by Republican Gov. Jeff Landry, June 19, 2024.
1 month ago

Federal judge halts parts of Biden’s student loan repayment plan

ABC News’ Alexis Christoforous discusses the latest economic trends.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Federal judge halts parts of Pres. Biden’s student loan repayment plan
1 month ago

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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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.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Nationwide crackdowns on smartphone and social media in schools
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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.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Why this Texas musical theater teacher won the 2024 Inspiring Teacher Award
1 month ago

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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VIDEO:  Pay teachers more?
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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.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Louisiana becomes 1st state to require Ten Commandments in classrooms
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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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VIDEO: Louisiana now requiring Ten Commandments to be displayed in public school
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
VIDEO: NY and LA move forward with cellphone ban proposals
1 month ago

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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VIDEO:  Ten Commandments in school
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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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Sarah Tov, pictured with her partner iea tov and their identical twins Zayit and Simcha, graduated with a doctorate in special education and disability studies from University of Washington.
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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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VIDEO: New Louisiana law requires public classrooms to display Ten Commandments
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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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Louisiana has become the first state to require that the Ten Commandments be displayed in every public-school classroom under a bill signed into law by Republican Gov. Jeff Landry, June 19, 2024.
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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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VIDEO: 105-year-old takes home Stanford master's degree
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
VIDEO: 2nd-largest school district votes to ban cellphones, social media
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
Teenage girl and her friends using mobile phones at high school hallway in this undated stock photo.
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VIDEO: Family surprises daughter with mariachi at graduation ceremony
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
VIDEO: LA School District approves ban on cellphones for students
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Los Angeles Unified School District to consider cellphone ban
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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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VIDEO: Los Angeles school district to vote on cell phone ban in school
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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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VIDEO: Sasha Beckette-Abdullah promotes literacy in underserved communities
1 month ago

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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VIDEO: 23 sets of twins graduate from MA high school
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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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VIDEO: Navy dad flies 17 hours to surprise son at high school graduation.
2 months ago

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.
2 months ago
A stock photo of an empty classroom is seen here.
2 months ago

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.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Teacher goes above and beyond for former student
2 months ago

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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Mackenzee Thompson and others from Match Day at Cain’s Ballroom in Tulsa, Okla., on Friday, March 15, 2024.
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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.
2 months ago
VIDEO: 46 medical students graduate from 1st tribally affiliated medical school