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ICE Deports College Freshman On Her Way To Visit Family For Thanksgiving

"She’s absolutely heartbroken," an attorney for the 19-year-old student said. "Her college dream has just been shattered."

Huffington Post - Politics - 29 minutes ago

Business booms for firm that recruits students as enrollment in school districts tanks nationwide

School districts hire recruitment firm Caissa K12 to compete with charter schools and voucher programs as parents increasingly choose alternatives to neighborhood public schools.

Fox News - Opinion - 2 hours ago

Nearly 2 in 3 Americans now say college degrees aren't worth the financial cost, survey finds

A new survey reveals a dramatic shift, as two-thirds of Americans now believe college degrees aren't worth the cost, marking a major change from a decade ago.

Fox News - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

A landmark law funding special education survived bipartisan support for 50 years. Now, it faces uncertainty under Trump.

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act sends billions of dollars a year to states to fund special ed services.

Boston Globe - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

School district's radical absence policy for illegal alien students exposed

Chicago Public Schools allows illegal immigrant students excused absences when families fear federal immigration enforcement, documents reveal.

Fox News - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Student grabbed by sex offender in Winnipeg elementary school bathroom, police say

Winnipeg police say a child was grabbed by a stranger in a St. Vital elementary school bathroom Thursday, leading to charges of assault and forcible confinement against a 28-year-old man who is a registered sex offender.

CBC News - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

Despite Russia's war of aggression and ongoing Ukrainization, Russian is still often spoken in school playgrounds. Why?

Despite Russia's war of aggression and ongoing Ukrainization, Russian is still often spoken in school playgrounds. Why? DW spoke with students, parents, teachers and experts.

Deutsche Welle - Entertainment - 9 hours ago

Face the facts about NYC's plummeting public-school enrollment

Enrollment in New York City's regular public schools fell 2% this year, and is sure to keep on dropping — but our political leaders' most likely response will be deep denial.

New York Post - Opinion - 19 hours ago

College freshman, flying home for Thanksgiving surprise, is instead deported despite court order

A college freshman trying to fly from Boston to Texas to surprise her family for Thanksgiving was deported to Honduras in violation of a court order.

Los Angeles Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Astonishing two-thirds of Americans say four-year college degree isn't worth it

Dramatic shift from past polls which showed Americans were more evenly divided on the issue

Independent UK - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Bus driver admits mixing narcotics and booze on charter trip with Saskatoon school kids

A former Prince Albert bus driver admits he drove a charter with 52 Saskatoon grade school students while high on fentanyl, hydromorphone and hard liquor.

CBC News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

New college grads are entering weakest job market in years, report shows

Employers have scaled back their hiring plans for the upcoming batch of graduates as economic growth slows and the labor market falters, according to a report.

Boston Globe - Business - 1 day ago

Why does a Roxbury Community College graduate earn nearly $15,000 less than a Bunker Hill grad?

Yes, college degrees are worth it. But state report reveals that post-graduation earnings can differ widely by school and type of degree.

Boston Globe - Opinion - 1 day ago

We've tracked the US military build-up in the Caribbean. Here's what it could do. Evan Ellis, US Army War College

The world's largest warship is now patrolling the Caribbean north of Venezuela. It carries 4,000 US sailors and 75 fighter jets. We've been tracking it for the past week.

The Conversation - US News - 2 days ago

Tent classrooms, no books welcome Gaza children back to school

After two years of war halted her schooling, 11-year-old Layan Haji now picks her way through the ruins of Gaza City to a makeshift classroom where tents...

Daily Sabah - World - 2 days ago

Mount Carmel coach Jordan Lynch's quote ramps up debate on private-school advantage issue before IHSA finals

"Look at yourself in the mirror. If you didn’t win or you are just not good enough, accept that. Stop looking for excuses," Lynch said.

Chicago Sun-Times - Opinion - 2 days ago

Judge rules West Virginia parents can use religious beliefs to opt out of school vaccine requirements

West Virginia families can now use religious beliefs to skip school vaccine requirements and attend class after a judge's ruling on Wednesday.

Fox News - Health - 2 days ago

Prestigious Chicago beer brewing school relocating to Montreal amid U.S. regulatory changes -- News -- - -- Canada -- - -- Montreal -- |

The Siebel Institute of Technology, North America’s oldest brewing school, is moving from Chicago to Montreal in January 2026. The relocation is aimed at improving accessibility for international students and expanding educational programs, including a new baking academy.

CBC News - Business - 3 days ago

Recent college grads are losing their edge in the job market, study shows

The unemployment gap between college and high school graduates has reached its lowest level in decades, according to a new report from the Cleveland Fed.

Fox News - Business - 3 days ago

Graffagnino: School shootings remind us of gun danger

In response to the Opinion by Jeff Hague, titled “U.S. gun statistics difficult to compare,” for the record, I agree with you. However, you seem to have the same response that Mr. John Drennen did to my Opinion regarding the mail I received from “BRADY United Against Gun Violence.”

Bay to Bay News - Opinion - 3 days ago

Battle Ground to again run a school levy on Feb. 10 ballot

The Battle Ground school district will make a third attempt to pass a replacement levy.

The Columbian - Politics - 4 days ago

World War II Veteran Celebrates 99th Birthday with High School Diploma -- Dominic Bersani, a World War II Navy veteran, celebrated his 99th birthday recently by getting his high school diploma and...

Dominic Bersani, a World War II Navy veteran, celebrated his 99th birthday recently by getting his high school diploma and several awards for military service.

Military.com - US News - 4 days ago

The children were still sleeping when gun-toting men on motorcycles arrived at their school

Dozens of students, some as young as six, were forced into a large truck and taken away in the latest school kidnapping in Nigeria.

Sydney Morning Herald - World - 6 days ago

DOJ Sues California to End In-State College Tuition for Illegal Immigrants

The lawsuit cited federal authority granted under President Bill Clinton’s 1996 Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act.

Epoch Times - US News - 8 days ago

Assistant high school principal and brother allegedly planned violence against ICE agents: police

Assistant principal placed on leave as Virginia Beach police investigate "incredibly alarming" threats against federal agents and local officers.

Fox News - US News - 8 days ago

Farabi: Second Teacher whose books shaped Islamic philosophy

TEHRAN, Nov. 20 (MNA) – Abu Nasr Al-Farabi, known as "The Second Teacher," was a foundational philosopher. His work in logic, science, and political thought profoundly shaped the intellectual landscape of the Islamic world.

Mehr News Agency - Entertainment - 8 days ago

Take a hike: Maine school trades detention for fresh air and exercise

A Maine high school replaces traditional detention with a hiking program, offering students outdoor walks instead of classroom punishment with surprising results.

Fox News - Health - 10 days ago

California's School Lunch Shake-Up: What's Really Banned? | Bernadette Del Chiaro

A new law confronts the rise of industrial additives.

Epoch Times - US News - 23 days ago

Kids behave better at school with free fruit and veg, study finds

Teachers and children reported improved energy and learning after increasing the fruit and vegetables in their diet

Evening Standard - Health - 24 days ago

One in 10 children in first year of primary school in England is obese

Overall, 1.1m children were measured at state-maintained schools as part of data collection.

Evening Standard - Health - 25 days ago

A retired teacher found some seahorses off Long Beach. Then he built a secret world for them

Rog Hanson isn’t a scientist, but he’s likely spent more time with Pacific seahorses than anyone else. He built them a secret underwater city.

Los Angeles Times - Top Stories - 1 month ago

Students learn skills of restoring vintage cars in one-of-a-kind program at Kansas college

Students interested in restoring classic cars can pursue a unique bachelor's degree in automotive restoration at McPherson College in Kansas.

Fox News - Business - 1 month ago

Return Gronwoldt to Evergreen school board

Given her experience, professional background and broad understanding of the challenges facing public education, Ginny Gronwoldt warrants a third term on the board of Evergreen Public Schools. The Col

The Columbian - Opinion - 1 month ago

Digital education in Chiapas: A lever for a better future for young girls

The future of these girls depends on creating a space where women can fulfill their dreams, share their knowledge, and shape the future of Mexico.

Global Voices - Technology - 1 month ago

Trump administration's war on public schools comes to Detroit with unpublicized education chief visit

Linda McMahon, an outspoken supporter of charter schools and civil rights rollbacks, is visiting Renaissance High School

Detroit Metro Times - Top Stories - 2 months ago

Lawsuit accuses Jewish school in Oakland County of using public funds to force educator to teach religion

The Hillel Day School allegedly fired a public school teacher after she raised questions about separation of church and state

Detroit Metro Times - US News - 3 months ago

Investing in Public Education Will Strengthen the U.S.

The U.S. is a global powerhouse. Public education is one of the main reasons why

Scientific American - Opinion - 3 months ago

Harvard physicist says massive interstellar object could be alien probe on 'reconnaissance mission'

Massive interstellar object 3I/ATLAS, larger than Manhattan, shows unusual glow pattern and planetary alignment that Harvard physicist calls potentially technological.

Fox News - Science - 3 months ago

Despite Trump's Win, School Vouchers Were Again Rejected by Majorities of Voters

In several Republican-led states, popular sentiment on the voucher issue has been overridden by the efforts of special interest groups and powerful governors who have enacted sweeping voucher programs that often benefit affluent families.

ProPublica - Politics - 4 months ago

Texas Lawmakers Push to Enforce Election Transparency Law After Newsrooms Found School Districts Failed to Comply

ProPublica and The Texas Tribune found nearly three dozen school districts were missing required campaign finance reports online. Now lawmakers are pushing to impose steep penalties on local governments that fail to abide by the law.

ProPublica - Politics - 6 months ago

How Texas Conservatives Use At-Large School Board Elections to Influence What Students Learn

In six Texas districts that used at-large voting systems, ideologically driven conservatives successfully helped elect school board members who have moved aggressively to ban or remove educational materials that teach children about diversity.

ProPublica - Politics - 8 months ago

CBC Kids News - How acting in my school musical made me a braver person - January 10, 2024

Rasleen Buttar tells the story of how she auditioned for her school musical and got the lead, giving her confidence to try new things.

CBC News - Opinion - 10 months ago