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June 1, 2023, 1:50 AM

University employee claims he was fired for using pronouns in email signature

ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with Shua Wilmot, an employee at a Christian university in upstate New York, who says he and a colleague were fired in part for putting pronouns in their email signatures.
June 1, 2023, 1:50 AM
University employee claims he was fired for using pronouns in email signature
May 31, 2023, 3:10 PM

Florida drama teacher who includes deaf students in school shows will receive a special Tony Award

The special Tony Award that honors educators will go this year to a drama teacher in Florida who has closed the gap between the deaf and hearing worlds
May 31, 2023, 3:10 PM
Teacher who includes deaf students in school shows will receive special Tony Award
May 31, 2023, 12:09 AM

Retiring chorus teacher conducts former students one last time

Former students of Jim Stanley, a chorus and piano teacher in Georgia, reunited for one last hurrah.
May 31, 2023, 12:09 AM
Retiring chorus teacher conducts former students one last time
May 27, 2023, 8:03 PM

The nation's top teachers share their biggest challenges: Burnout, student mental health and more

Top teachers across the country say they face major hurdles in the classroom, many of which stem from closures during the COVID pandemic, a recent ABC News survey found.
May 27, 2023, 8:03 PM
What top teachers say are their biggest challenges
May 26, 2023, 7:57 PM

Former sanitation worker graduates Harvard Law School

Rehan Staton took a job as a sanitation worker after high school to help put food on the table and graduated with his law degree in 2023.
May 26, 2023, 7:57 PM
Former sanitation worker graduates Harvard Law School
May 26, 2023, 7:35 PM

From trials to triumph: Rehan Staton's journey from sanitation worker to Harvard Law grad

Former sanitation worker Rehan Staton graduated from Harvard Law School on May 25, 2023.
May 26, 2023, 7:35 PM
Rehan Staton's journey from sanitation worker to Harvard Law grad
May 25, 2023, 8:42 PM

High school student graduates with 8.07 GPA

When Jasmine Mazard-Larry was starting high school, she and her family were homeless because their house had just burned down.
May 25, 2023, 8:42 PM
High school student graduates with 8.07 GPA
May 25, 2023, 8:15 PM

13-year-old graduates from Oklahoma City Community College with science and cybersecurity degree

Elijah Muhammad, 13, graduated from Oklahoma City Community College with degrees in computer science and cybersecurity.
May 25, 2023, 8:15 PM
13-year-old graduates from Oklahoma community college with cybersecurity degree
May 24, 2023, 11:06 PM

13-year-old makes history as youngest graduate from Oklahoma City Community College

Elijah Muhammad, 13, is following in his sister Shania's footsteps. Shania was previously the youngest graduate from OCCC.
May 24, 2023, 11:06 PM
13-year-old makes history as youngest graduate from Oklahoma City Community College
May 24, 2023, 4:29 PM

Oklahoma siblings soar past college graduation

Elijah Muhammad is now the youngest graduate from Oklahoma City Community College at just 13 years old. Shania, Elijah’s older sister, earned her Bachelor's degree at age 15.
May 24, 2023, 4:29 PM
Oklahoma siblings soar past college graduation
May 23, 2023, 8:06 AM

High school valedictorian graduates with 8.07 GPA

Jasmine Mazard-Larry told graduates to not let obstacles get in their way.
May 23, 2023, 8:06 AM
High school valedictorian graduates with 8.07 GPA
May 22, 2023, 6:05 PM

Puerto Rico to decentralize its Education Department in bid to improve services

Puerto Rico's government says it will decentralize its Education Department to better serve students
May 22, 2023, 6:05 PM
Puerto Rico to decentralize its Education Department in bid to improve services
May 19, 2023, 8:44 PM

Former students reunite to give retiring chorus teacher musical send-off

Former chorus students returned to their Georgia high school to give their chorus teacher a musical send-off before his retirement.
May 19, 2023, 8:44 PM
Former students reunite to give retiring chorus teacher musical send-off
May 18, 2023, 2:24 AM

Navy father surprises daughter at college graduation

Douglas Hernandez flew in from overseas to see his daughter graduate!
May 18, 2023, 2:24 AM
Navy father surprises daughter at college graduation
May 18, 2023, 1:18 AM

Why the USDA might ban chocolate milk from school cafeterias

The USDA has proposed a ban on chocolate milk in school cafeterias due to rising levels of childhood obesity in the U.S.
May 18, 2023, 1:18 AM
USDA considers ban on chocolate milk in schools to combat childhood obesity
May 17, 2023, 7:11 PM

High school teacher cheered on by family and friends after finishing chemotherapy

Brendan Harrison was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2022 and immediately underwent surgery to remove the mass. He completed 12 rounds of chemotherapy in Saginaw, Michigan.
May 17, 2023, 7:11 PM
High school teacher cheered on by family and friends after finishing chemotherapy
May 17, 2023, 6:13 PM

PEN America, Penguin Random House sue over banned books in Florida school district

PEN America and Penguin Random House filed a lawsuit Wednesday targeting a Florida school district for removing certain books from the shelves of school libraries.
May 17, 2023, 6:13 PM
PEN America, Penguin Random House sue over banned books in Florida school district
May 17, 2023, 4:02 PM

'Mississippi miracle': Kids' reading scores have soared in Deep South states

Mississippi, Alabama and Louisiana have seen a promising turnaround in their student reading scores after passing a series of similar literacy reforms
May 17, 2023, 4:02 PM
May 17, 2023, 4:00 PM

Lawmakers, Education Secretary Cardona clash over culture war issues

A hearing touched on transgender bathroom policies, school closures and more.
May 17, 2023, 4:00 PM
Lawmakers, Education Secretary Cardona clash over culture war issues
May 15, 2023, 8:09 PM

Sheryl Lee Ralph delivers heartfelt commencement speech at Rutgers University

The Emmy winning "Abbot Elementary" star shared powerful words on finding strength and joy.
May 15, 2023, 8:09 PM
Sheryl Lee Ralph delivers heartfelt commencement speech at Rutgers University
May 12, 2023, 8:02 PM

Historically Black medical schools urge more spending in hearing with Bernie Sanders

The leaders of four historically Black medical schools are telling U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders that the federal government needs to bolster their funding
May 12, 2023, 8:02 PM
Historically Black medical schools urge more spending in hearing with Bernie Sanders
May 12, 2023, 5:10 PM

Two University of Alabama graduates prove age is just a number

16-year-old LeAnna Roberts and 77-year-old Elaine Smith are graduating with honors!
May 12, 2023, 5:10 PM
Two University of Alabama graduates prove age is just a number
May 11, 2023, 4:20 PM

Special education, STEM targeted amid US teacher shortages

Forty states, plus Washington D.C. and the U.S. Virgin Islands, reported staffing issues, according to an ABC News survey.
May 11, 2023, 4:20 PM
Special education, STEM targeted amid US teacher shortages
May 10, 2023, 4:01 PM

8th graders’ US history test scores have fallen in recent years: Report

Only 13% of students in the U.S. are considered “proficient” in U.S. history, according to a report from the National Assessment for Educational Progress.
May 10, 2023, 4:01 PM
8th graders’ US history test scores have fallen in recent years: Report
May 10, 2023, 4:01 PM

Brightly: Meet the high school senior with more than 185 college acceptances

Dennis Maliq Barnes received more than $10 million in scholarships, setting a national record. Now, he is heading to Cornell University to continue his education.
May 10, 2023, 4:01 PM
Brightly: Meet the high school senior with more than 185 college acceptances
May 9, 2023, 3:45 PM

Sheryl Lee Ralph speaks in favor of teachers during town hall

The "Abbott Elementary" actress is speaking up for teachers like Mandi Jung, a seventh-grade science teacher who worked an extra job to afford supplies for her students.
May 9, 2023, 3:45 PM
Sheryl Lee Ralph speaks in favor of teachers during town hall
May 8, 2023, 8:07 PM

Teachers encourage self-affirmations

A Brooklyn charter school teaches students self-love and empowerment through daily self-affirmations.
May 8, 2023, 8:07 PM
Teachers encourage self-affirmations
May 8, 2023, 3:28 PM

Minnesota substitute teacher honored during Teacher Appreciation Week

"GMA" visits Plymouth Middle School to celebrate Mike Peterson, who was the custodian there for nearly three decades before becoming a substitute teacher.
May 8, 2023, 3:28 PM
Minnesota substitute teacher honored during Teacher Appreciation Week
May 8, 2023, 2:32 PM

To improve kids' mental health, some schools start later

It's getting a new look as a way to address the teen mental health crisis.
May 8, 2023, 2:32 PM
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Arizona teen is graduating high school with three college degrees

Tristan Andrade plans to study artificial intelligence and computer science at Arizona State University.
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Arizona teen is graduating high school with three college degrees
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17-year-old set to graduate with 3 college degrees along with HS diploma

Tristan Andrade started taking online college courses when he was in the sixth grade and is graduating high school with three college degrees.
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17-year-old set to graduate with 3 college degrees along with HS diploma
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Michigan school district bans all backpacks from school buildings, citing safety concerns

A school district in Michigan has banned all backpacks from school buildings, in response to growing safety concerns.
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School district bans all backpacks from buildings, citing safety concerns
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HBCUs get donations 178 times lower than Ivy League: study

The average historically Black college and university received 178 times less funding from foundations than the average Ivy League school in 2019, according to a new report on the underfunding of HBCUs released Tuesday
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Deborah Roberts shares how her favorite teachers made a deep impact

Deborah Roberts discusses her new book "Lessons Learned and Cherished: The Teacher Who Changed My Life," and talks with celebrities and other ABC News reporters about their favorite teachers.
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Deborah Roberts shares how her favorite teachers made a deep impact
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Apprenticeship versus a college degree

Monday is the deadline many students are facing to accept their college of choice but more and more students are opting for an education alternative or an apprenticeship.
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Apprenticeship versus a college degree
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New poll shows Americans losing confidence in the value of college degrees

As graduation season commences, a new poll out shows a majority of Americans are losing confidence in the value of a college degree.
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New poll shows Americans losing confidence in the value of college degrees
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School looks to change start time to later

A final recommendation for the change will be presented to the Upper St. Clair School District at the May school board meeting for approval.
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School looks to change start time to later
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High school senior accepted into 180 colleges, awarded $9 million in scholarships

A Louisiana high school senior has been accepted into 180 colleges and awarded over $9 million in scholarships.
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High school senior accepted into 180 colleges, awarded $9 million in scholarships
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New Orleans senior received 125 college offers and $9 million in scholarships

High school scholar Dennis Barnes we salute you!
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New Orleans senior received 125 college offers and $9 million in scholarships
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Black parents seek schools affirming their history amid bans

Amid bans on teaching controversial topics related to race, Black families have embraced schools that affirm their African American heritage
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'Gender Queer' tops library group's list of challenged books

A report says books with LGBTQ+ themes remain the most likely targets of bans.
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Brazil's school violence mirrors US. Its reaction doesn't

Brazil is grappling with a wave of violence in its schools that resemble U.S.-style attacks
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School violence in Brazil mirrors US. Its reaction doesn't
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Meet Rebecka Peterson, the 2023 Teacher of the Year

Rebecka Peterson, a high school math teacher in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is the nation's 2023 Teacher of the Year.
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How the 2023 Teacher of the Year makes math less intimidating
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Relief options if you’re in debt from your kid’s education

Federal parent PLUS loans have become a last resort for many lower-income families paying for a kid’s college education
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While some students skip college, trade programs are booming

While almost every sector of higher education has fewer students registering for classes, many trade programs are booming
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While some students skip college, trade programs are booming
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GOP states targeting diversity, equity efforts in higher ed

Republican governors and lawmakers are increasingly targeting “diversity, equity and inclusion” initiatives in public colleges and universities
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Rutgers, unions announce agreement, classes to resume

Rutgers University and union representatives have announced an agreement.
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After-school programs for homeless NYC youth push to make a difference

As New York City continues to see a rise in homeless families, nonprofits are stepping in to help ensure the younger members get the support they need.
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After-school programs for homeless youth push to make a difference
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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.
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Teacher's Taylor Swift, Lizzo song parodies help students learn with a beat