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Education

Conestoga Valley school board sets superintendent pay, begins search for COO

When: Conestoga Valley school board meeting, Aug. 17. Board members Julie Fisher, Diane Capka and Kathy Trowbridge were absent.

Lancaster Online - Top Stories - 1 hour 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 hours ago

Mom Denies Slapping High School Student Over TPUSA Support

A mother denies allegations that she slapped a bracelet out of a TPUSA high school chapter president's hand.

Newsweek - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Lake Forest School District hires 2 new administrators

FELTON — Lake Forest School District in early August welcomed two new administrators to its staff. Dr. Erin Bryan will serve as vice principal at W.T. Chipman Middle School. Bryan, who holds a …

Bay to Bay News - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Donated to science, sold online: Harvard faces $53M settlement

Harvard University has agreed to a $53 million settlement to resolve lawsuits brought by families who donated the remains of their loved ones to Harvard...

Daily Sabah - Top Stories - 4 hours 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 - 5 hours ago

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

Students and families will be charged transactional fees that are determined by each school.

New York Post - Business - 6 hours ago

Former kindergarten teacher found dead as Hawaii residents clean up after storm

Hurricane Lala tore roofs off houses, uprooted trees and left many households without electricity for days.

NBC News - Technology - 6 hours ago

States pour taxpayer dollars into college sports as athlete pay, soaring costs squeeze budgets

Win or lose, the North Carolina Tar Heels already will be in elite company when they kick off the college football season against Texas Christian University in a game played in Dublin. They will be …

Bay to Bay News - US News - 6 hours ago

Sydney private school confirms students accused of raping girl

The three 17-year-old boys face more than 20 charges over the alleged attack including aggravated sexual assault in company.

Sydney Morning Herald - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

Prince Harry and Meghan moving back to UK later this month -- The couple's children, Prince Archie, 7, and Princess Lilibet, 5, are enrolled to start at a school in September.

The couple's children, Prince Archie, 7, and Princess Lilibet, 5, are enrolled to start at a school in September.

BBC News - US News - 9 hours ago

2 COLLEGE ATHLETES DEAD, 7 INJURED AFTER DRIVER CRASHES INTO SCHOOL'S CYCLING TEAM

Two Tennessee college athletes were killed and seven others injured when a reckless driver crashed into a cycling team during their training ride Wednesday morning.

New York Post - Top Stories - 12 hours ago

Why the end of summer is hard for grown-ups too - Children aren't alone in dreading the alarm clock as the return to school draws closer - 3 - m read

As summer holidays end, children, parents and teachers all secretly wish for one more week. A warm look at easing back into school routines together.

Gulf News - Opinion - 13 hours 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 - 19 hours ago

A mother scorned -- Mom rages after passing vile homeless camp near elite college as she drops son off

Woman furious over homeless encampment near son's prestigious university dorms.

New York Post - Top Stories - 20 hours ago

Families in Florida are not sending children to school over fear of ICE operations

Undocumented parents of U.S.-born children face an agonizing choice: risk deportation at school or keep kids home. At least 17 ICE incidents near schools have been reported since January 2025. Noticias Telemundo's Lourdes Hurtado reports.

NBC News - US News - 22 hours 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 - 1 day 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 - 1 day ago

The Swans abandoned the old-school script. What happens next will shape the club's future

The unprofessionalism of the suspended Sydney players is staggering and the club should be commended for making a principled decision.

Sydney Morning Herald - Top Stories - 1 day 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 - 1 day ago

Top-ranked Mount Carmel reloads for five-peat with 19 future college players

The Caravan have five Power Four-committed players, another eight with Power Four scholarship offers and 19 future college players in all. Expect that number to grow as the season moves along.

Chicago Sun-Times - Top Stories - 1 day 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 - 1 day ago

Student Kills Schoolmate, Himself In Livestreamed Philippine School Attack, Official Says

It was the second fatal school shooting in the country in just two months.

Huffington Post - World - 2 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 - 2 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 - 3 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 - 4 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 - 4 days ago

From the Magazine -- Finish degrees for less: Schools overseas pitch US community college students

Overseas schools offer another path for U.S. community college students to finish their degrees.

Christian Science Monitor - US News - 4 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 - Top Stories - 5 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 - 6 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 - 7 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 - 7 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 - 8 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 - 9 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 - 10 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 - 15 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 - 11 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 - 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