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Nashville teen has big dreams of musical fame -- High school senior and singer Kingston Kharif has dreams of making it big beyond the Nashville, Tennessee, scene. Nicole Valdes spoke with Kingston about his early successes and future goals. -- Aug 21

High school senior and singer Kingston Kharif has dreams of making it big beyond the Nashville, Tennessee, scene. Nicole Valdes spoke with Kingston about his early successes and future goals.

CBS News - Entertainment - 2 hours ago

Sword attack at school in Sweden kills 17-year-old girl, officials say -- An 18-year-old with a sword attacked a school on Friday in central Sweden, killing a 17-year-old girl and seriously injuring at least two others.

An 18-year-old with a sword attacked a school on Friday in central Sweden, killing a 17-year-old girl and seriously injuring at least two others.

CBS News - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Minister of Education and Higher Education issues decision to open 6 new schools

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Education and Higher Education HE Lolwah bint Rashid bin Mohammed Al Khater has issued Decision No. (14) of 2026 on the openi...

Peninsula Qatar - Entertainment - 4 hours ago

Navigating the journey from childhood home to college [column]

Audiences flocking to theaters for Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” this summer were treated to a masterclass in a very specific kind of grief. It is a sorrow deeply relevant to

Lancaster Online - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Gary storm victims fill generators at a gas station, watch DVDs in their car, eat hot lunch at a school

A historic power outage in Northwest Indiana has left thousands without power for nearly two weeks. The Chicago Sun-Times spoke with several Gary residents about their experiences as they await for electricity to be restored and debris to be cleared.

Chicago Sun-Times - Top Stories - 12 hours ago

One killed in sword attack at Swedish school -- Officials say another three people were injured, and an 18-year-old male suspect shot and arrested. -- Europe

Officials say another three people were injured, and an 18-year-old male suspect shot and arrested.

BBC News - World - 13 hours ago

Another child's room now a silent memorial to the toll of school shootings -- In south Minneapolis, a second-floor bedroom remains much as it was. For the parents of 8-year-old Fletcher Merkel, it's something every American should see.

In south Minneapolis, a second-floor bedroom remains much as it was. For the parents of 8-year-old Fletcher Merkel, it's something every American should see.

CBS News - US News - 15 hours ago

TPUSA school clash spirals into threats and outrage as mother denies touching, screaming at Indiana teen

An Indiana high school TPUSA leader says a confrontation with a parent over patriotic bracelets at a school event went viral, while both sides offer conflicting reports.

Fox News - Top Stories - 16 hours ago

Coatesville board applies for another grant to fund HVAC projects at high school, intermediate school

When: Coatesville Area school board meeting, Aug. 11. Board members Liz Muirhead, Holly Charest and Robin Seagreaves absent.

Lancaster Online - US News - 16 hours ago

Sword attack at Swedish school kills one, injures three

As school reopened in the central Swedish town of Fagersta, a sword attack has shaken the small town of 13,000.

SBS - World - 17 hours ago

Drone pilot course open to 20 students at Solanco High School

When: Solanco school board meeting, Aug. 17.

Lancaster Online - Top Stories - 17 hours ago

Attack by a man with a sword at a school in Sweden has left 1 person dead, 2 seriously injured, Swedish officials say.

Attack by a man with a sword at a school in Sweden has left 1 person dead, 2 seriously injured, Swedish officials say.

Bay to Bay News - World - 19 hours ago

Swedish police say one dead after sword attack at school

STOCKHOLM: A man armed with a sword injured several people at a Swedish high school on Friday (Aug 21) and one person was later detained, local authorities said.The incident occurred on Friday afternoon at the Brinell high school, which has some 450 students aged 16 to 20, in Fagersta, a town of some 13,000 i

Channel NewsAsia - World - 19 hours ago

California native tribe lashes out at high school in 'Indians' mascot fight

The tribe contends it was never asked permission for the naming.

New York Post - Top Stories - 21 hours ago

We've Replaced School Security With the Creepiest Possible System -- Nicholas E. Stewart

Students are going back to the most surveilled campuses in American history.

Slate - Top Stories - 22 hours ago

An attacker with a sword wounds several people at a school in Sweden

An attacker wielding a sword has wounded several people at a school in Sweden, according to local officials. The suspect is in custody. The attack took place at the Brinell School in Fagersta, …

Bay to Bay News - World - 22 hours ago

At least 3 injured in sword attack at Swedish high school

At least three people were injured Friday when a sword-wielding attacker struck a high school in central Sweden, prompting a large-scale emergency response...

Daily Sabah - Top Stories - 23 hours ago

Sweden school locked down after sword attack leaves several people injured

Several people have been injured after a sword-wielding attacker entered a school in central Sweden on Friday, authorities said.Fagersta municipality released a statement, saying that police had...

International The News - World - 23 hours ago

Sean Duffy Warns His Daughter She'll Be 'Perverted And Contorted' By Attending Harvard

The transportation secretary says institutions like Harvard have “professionalized” taking “good young girls” and corrupting their minds.

Huffington Post - Top Stories - 1 day ago

An attacker wielding a sword has injured several people at a school in Sweden, officials say; the suspect is in custody.

An attacker wielding a sword has injured several people at a school in Sweden, officials say; the suspect is in custody.

Bay to Bay News - World - 1 day ago

Wicomico County school board member urges students, families, to support new policies

SALISBURY — Two recently announced policies have Wicomico County Public School students, faculty and families facing unique challenges ahead of the academic year beginning on Sept. 1. The …

Bay to Bay News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Quebec autistic student denied disability-based French exemption, removed from college

Quebec's Charter of the French language grants children with serious learning issues a waiver allowing them to be educated in English. But education specialists say the process is too difficult and rejection rates are high, effectively preventing some students with disabilities from pursuing higher education.

CBC News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

College Students Just Got Pulled Into a $130B Culture War

A quiet rule change President Donald Trump calls his “secret weapon” could reshape higher education more than any campus protest.

Newsweek - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Education -- Setting students up to succeed? Why Michigan is ditching first-semester grades.

The University of Michigan says its change will help more students acclimate to the demands of college. Some critics complain of eroding rigor.

Christian Science Monitor - US News - 1 day ago

'Taste for blood': The day my school friends found my secret poetry stash

Edinburgh poet laureate Michael Pedersen took an almighty ribbing when his high school mates unearthed his secret poetry stash.

Sydney Morning Herald - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Harvard agrees to $53 million settlement over body parts stolen and sold by former morgue manager

Harvard University Medical School has agreed to pay $53 million to settle a class action lawsuit over its former morgue manager’s illegal sale of human remains. The school announced this

Lancaster Online - US News - 1 day ago

Proposition to Amend Arizona's School Voucher Program Removed From November Ballot

The State Supreme Court ruled that the petitioners didn’t obtain enough valid signatures to bring the amendment to voters.

Epoch Times - US News - 1 day ago

From Ballet to Brushes at Oksana's School of Art and Studio in Heights District

Vancouver’s newest art school opened in a building that was once a fitness center and pool. But if you think about it, art classes are really just a spa for the mind.

The Columbian - Business - 1 day ago

Costs for back-to-school supplies are expected to be higher. How much would some CPS families spend?

A Deloitte survey of Chicago K-12 parents found they planned to spend $794 per child on back-to-school items this year, up 7% year over year.

Chicago Sun-Times - Top Stories - 2 days ago

No clear leader in race for Chicago School Board president, poll finds

None of the five candidates had overwhelming support in a recent poll of 600 likely Chicago voters. The Chicago Teachers Union’s pick, Hilario Dominguez, had the most support with 20% of respondents saying they’d vote for him.

Chicago Sun-Times - Top Stories - 2 days ago

College students can now pay tuition with PayPal or Venmo at some universities

PayPal and Venmo tuition payments are launching at five major universities, but critics warn the digital wallets lack the security of traditional methods.

Fox News - Business - 2 days ago

Bangladesh MHM School & College achieves outstanding SSC results in 2026

Doha, Qatar: Bangladesh MHM School College yesterday announced its outstanding achievement in the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) Examination 202...

Peninsula Qatar - Health - 2 days ago

Court order gives players under pro contracts a chance to return to college sports

NFL teams are deep into training camp, and rosters have to be cut to 53 players by Aug. 30. Many who don't make those clubs could look for a fallback plan in college football, barring a successful appeal by the NCAA.

Chicago Sun-Times - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Prince Harry and Meghan Moving Back to UK and Have School Places

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are set to move back to Britain after six years in the U.S., Newsweek confirms.

Newsweek - World - 2 days ago

College student unable to move half of her face after emergency surgery to remove rare cancer

She woke up with a puffy and swollen eyes and went to the walk-in clinic thinking she had an infection.

New York Post - Health - 2 days ago

Community -- Free backpacks, school supplies, haircuts at Fresh Start event in Salisbury

Wicomico County Public School students in grades K-12 get a free, fun jumpstart on Back-to-School readiness at the fourth annual Fresh Start event, Sun., Aug. 23, 1-4 PM at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center.

Bay to Bay News - Entertainment - 3 days ago

Harvard to Pay $53 Million to Families of Donors Whose Body Parts Were Sold Off

Harvard said morgue manager Cedric Lodge’s actions were ‘despicable, abhorrent, ​and a flagrant betrayal of [Harvard’s] values as a ⁠medical community.’

Epoch Times - US News - 3 days ago

New school year? Beware scams, deepfakes and bullies -- m read

UAE experts urge parents to make back-to-school a digital safety reset

Gulf News - Technology - 3 days ago

Mr. Know-It-All: A comic about AI in schools - As a new school year begins, more than half of teens are relying on artificial intelligence to help them complete schoolwork. What do we lose when we invite AI into the classroom? By - Jacob Turcotte

As a new school year begins, more than half of teens are relying on artificial intelligence to help them complete schoolwork. What do we lose when we invite AI into the classroom?

Christian Science Monitor - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Felton Community Fire Co. to hold 'Back to School Cruise-In'

FELTON — The Felton Community Fire Co. will hold a Back to School Cruise-In on Friday, Aug. 28, starting at 5:30 p.m. The fire department, located at 9 E. Main St., invites people to bring all …

Bay to Bay News - Entertainment - 4 days ago

Dozens injured in explosion at school in Afghanistan's Kabul

An explosion at a school in Afghanistan's capital Kabul injured dozens of people Monday, according to media reports, as details surrounding the blast...

Daily Sabah - World - 4 days ago

Why learning should not stop when school does -- m read

Discover how summer learning helps UAE students build digital skills, human strengths and career-ready confidence beyond the classroom.

Gulf News - Opinion - 5 days ago

Hospitality education must move beyond the classroom -- m read

How authentic, hands-on learning is reinventing hospitality education in the Gulf to meet tourism growth, AI disruption and real-world industry demands.

Gulf News - Opinion - 6 days ago

Harvard makes massive $2.2B SpaceX bet on Elon Musk's rocket company

Harvard Management Company revealed a $2.2 billion SpaceX stake as university endowments benefit from early investments in Elon Musk’s rocket company

Fox News - Business - 6 days ago

Districtwide CPS support needed for the arts — not just at one high school

Advocating for districtwide arts education in CPS. Also, developing the South and West, reading, renters ordinance, Trump, vaccines and praise for columnists.

Chicago Sun-Times - Opinion - 7 days ago

Capital School District Board of Education will hold a special meeting Aug. 18

The Capital School District Board of Education will convene for a special meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 18.

Bay to Bay News - Entertainment - 8 days ago

Downtown Salisbury to host 3rd Friday Back-to-School Bash Aug. 21

To help wrap up summer and prep for the start of school Sept. 1 & 2, The City of Salisbury invites the community to a Back-to-School themed 3rd Friday on August 21, 5-8 PM in Downtown Salisbury. The event is free.

Bay to Bay News - Entertainment - 8 days ago

Stack: Prediction markets await college freshmen

Eighteen-year-old freshmen may not be old enough to place legal sports bets in Delaware. But, this fall, they could nonetheless walk into their dorm rooms, pull out their phones and make the same wagers anyway.

Bay to Bay News - Opinion - 8 days ago

College grads face a global squeeze on entry-level jobs

Unemployment is stubbornly high for young workers in major economies. How young people are charting next steps.

Christian Science Monitor - Business - 10 days ago

Thailand school shooting: What we know so far

At least seven people were killed on Aug 7 when a student opened fire at a school in Thailand. via @straits_times str.sg/viz-bkkshooting

The Straits Times - Top Stories - 11 days ago

Hong Kong street food moved indoors -- Howie Southworth -- Street food in Hong Kong is leaving the curb for shops, malls and apps without losing its old-school soul

Street food in Hong Kong is leaving the curb for shops, malls and apps without losing its old-school soul

Salon - Top Stories - 12 days ago

E-Rate program helps Lancaster County students and school districts, and it shouldn't be cut [editorial]

THE ISSUE: The Federal Communications Commission, under the leadership of Chairman Brendan Carr, is reviewing the federal E-Rate program, which offers internet service at discounted rates to public schools, including

Lancaster Online - Opinion - 17 days ago

Hurray for mandatory school recess! Just wish it was required for older kids, too. [editorial]

The state budget package signed by Gov. Josh Shapiro contained a measure mandating recess for children in kindergarten through fifth grade.

Lancaster Online - Opinion - 1 month ago

Why 529 plans remain a powerful tool for college, trade school savings

Using 529 accounts allows tax-free growth for education savings, and experts say they remain the optimal vehicle to combat rising tuition costs over time.

Fox News - Business - 2 months ago

A New Ban On Trans Girls And Women In School Sports Could Lead To "Invasive Examinations" Of Student-Athletes To Prove Their Gender, Advocates Say

The Republican lawmaker who introduced the bill said it would be enforced via student-athletes’ physical exams.

BuzzFeed News - Politics - 8 months 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 - US News - 11 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 - 1 year 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 - 1 year 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 - 1 year ago