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Education

Elite LA school sued over alleged cover up of sexual, racist abuse

The plaintiff’s attorney claims his client was ‘ambushed’ and ‘digitally penetrated’ and that the players’ high school ‘did nothing’ to address the assaults

Independent UK - World - 20 minutes ago

HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING -- Meet the man behind the scenes who makes wrestling tournaments run, in Massachusetts and nationwide

Desi Kaplan first started working with software to help run wrestling meets in 2006 and has built it into KapWrestling, a leader in digital wrestling software.

Boston Globe - Top Stories - 46 minutes ago

Sordid side hustle -- California college hoops team rocked by coach pimping scandal

A former college basketball assistant was revealed Thursday to allegedly be working as a pimp across four states.

New York Post - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Men's college hockey notebook -- Jake Black's dream senior season key as Bentley men's hockey captures first Atlantic Hockey title

In January, he erupted for 17 points (nine goals, eight assists) to lead the nation and earn national forward of the month honors from the Hockey Commissioners Association.

Boston Globe - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Parents of school shooters are being prosecuted. Should they be?

After years of mass shootings at schools, churches, theaters, grocery stores and community gatherings, the country is casting an ever wider net in its search for accountability.

Boston Globe - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Crypto.com Donates $1M to After-School All-Stars for National Youth Growth

$1M to After-School All-Stars – see how this LA Kings partnership is expanding educational programs nationwide. Read more.

Los Angeles Times - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

NYC Dept of Education employee arrested, charged with murder of Bronx father

NYC education worker Naya Brown has been charged in connection with the killing of a Bronx father as he celebrated his birthday in January.

Fox News - US News - 11 hours ago

The 14 worst-paying college majors, 5 years after graduation

Education majors start out earning less right after college and often remain among the lowest-paid fields throughout their careers.

CNBC - Technology - 11 hours ago

Ex-water polo player alleges racist slurs, sexual assault — and a cover-up — at elite L.A. school

A former Harvard-Westlake water polo player alleges that for years he was sexually assaulted and faced racial harassment even after reporting it to his coach and school administration.

Los Angeles Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Girl, 11, allegedly assaulted outside Near South Side elementary school

The girl was sexually assaulted by boys she knew shortly after school dismissed Monday at National Teachers Academy elementary school, police said.

Chicago Sun-Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

'Heated Rivalry' popularity followed by spike in bullying reports at school hockey programs, civil rights group says

“As hockey culture becomes part of the public conversation, particularly with the popularity of 'Heated Rivalry,’ we are seeing backlash inside and outside locker rooms,” said Iván Espinoza-Madrigal.

Boston Globe - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Names and ages of children killed in strike on Iranian school

MEE has collected the names and ages of some of those killed in the Shajareh Tayyebeh primary school strike

Middle East Eye - US News - 1 day ago

Med school in Delaware, Medicaid funding discussed at DHSS fiscal hearing

The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services had its Joint Finance Committee hearing March 2, where dozens advocated for better pay for home health care workers.

Bay to Bay News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

CCTV, texts to parents: How one Sydney private school is tracking students' toilet use

A north shore private school is watching students enter and exit the bathroom and alerting parents when their child relieves themselves during class.

Sydney Morning Herald - Politics - 1 day ago

Preparing children for an independent life after school -- m read

Explore how instilling responsibility in children through disciplined routines prepares them for a confident transition to independent living after school. Discover the importance of nurturing practical skills and character strength from an early age.

Gulf News - Opinion - 1 day ago

What we know about the strike on a school in Iran as the death toll rises

Iranian authorities said at least 168 people, many children, were killed in the deadly strike on Shajareh Tayyebeh elementary school in Minab.

NBC News - World - 2 days ago

Melania Trump Calls on UN Security Council to Foster Peace Through Education and Technology

The First Lady emphasized the importance of knowledge to promote a spirit of innovation in the next generation.

Epoch Times - US News - 2 days ago

Supreme Court: California parents may be told about their transgender child at school

The Supreme Court majority said the student privacy policy enforced in California infringes on parents' rights and the free exercise of religion.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 3 days ago

Harvard is fighting Trump. UC president says he wants to try 'a better course'

UC President James B. Milliken defended the university's decision to not sue the Trump administration over funding cuts and said it was the university's responsibility to engage.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 3 days ago

College of Family Physicians of Canada calls on Ottawa to increase support for family doctors -- Cassandra Bellefeuille -- News

The College of Family Physicians of Canada is urging the government to reduce administrative burdens and barriers for family physicians so that they can deliver better patient care.

CBC News - Health - 4 days ago

Your spring break guide to six Big 10 college towns in the Midwest

For college-bound students, March means touring prospective campuses for fit and vibe. Here’s what else to do while visiting.

Chicago Sun-Times - Top Stories - 4 days ago

College student's mystery illness diagnosed as Stage IV cancer -- Emma Operacz was diagnosed with a rare cancer at 21. An unusual treatment and bone marrow donation from her sister saved her life.

Emma Operacz was diagnosed with a rare cancer at 21. An unusual treatment and bone marrow donation from her sister saved her life.

CBS News - Health - 5 days ago

How to Educate a Child Long Before School Begins

True education begins not in the classroom, but in the home—where a child’s senses, imagination, and love of truth are first awakened.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 6 days ago

Atlanta-area police blast parents over vodka martini packed in school lunch: 'That is NOT apple juice'

Atlanta-area police claim a child brought a vodka-based drink to school in a lunchbox, sparking a viral Facebook warning to parents about checking lunches.

Fox News - Weird - 7 days ago

Taylor: School protests should be held outside of class time

Students in Delaware need every minute of every school day in class, so they can learn to read and do math at grade level.

Bay to Bay News - Opinion - 7 days ago

College majors with the highest earnings potential and lowest jobless rates -- A college degree still provides an edge when it comes to finding a good job, but a person's major may be just as important to career stability, research suggests.

A college degree still provides an edge when it comes to finding a good job, but a person's major may be just as important to career stability, research suggests.

CBS News - Business - 9 days ago

Hundreds join search for missing Michigan college student last seen 'disoriented' on video

Authorities and volunteers are searching for 21-year-old Northern Michigan University student Trenton Massey, last seen early Sunday in Marquette.

Fox News - Environment - 9 days ago

Commentary: Anxious about AI, I went back to school and this is what I learned

Mid-career workers are facing real anxiety about AI. Tackling that by upskilling has been a painful but rewarding process, says Liang Kaixin.

Channel NewsAsia - Opinion - 14 days ago

The Monitor's View -- Pupil power: Why the US South is seeing education gains

Studies in 2025 pointed to declining achievement in foundational reading and math skills among American students. But four states in the South are demonstrating that high standards and elevated expectations can raise performance, despite scarce resources.

Christian Science Monitor - Opinion - 14 days ago

Mississippi's school miracle shames failing Chicago leaders on education

Pastor Corey Brooks reveals how Mississippi has transformed from 49th to 9th in reading while Chicago's South Side schools continue failing students.

Fox News - Top Stories - 16 days ago

How largest health-care education company in U.S. is tackling growing jobs gap

Adtalem Global Education changed its name to Covista last week, a move the company says signals its ambitions in addressing the growing health-care worker gap.

CNBC - Health - 22 days ago

Longview, Kalama school levies passing in early election results

Replacement levies for Longview and Kalama school districts are passing in early election results released Tuesday.

The Columbian - Politics - 22 days ago

Strict school phone rules show no mental health benefits: Study

Restrictive school phone policies are not linked to better student mental wellbeing, a study has found, and managing phone use can take schools more than...

Daily Sabah - Health - 22 days ago

Department of Education finds San Jose State violated Title IX regarding transgender volleyball player

The Department of Education warned that San José State risks "imminent enforcement action" if it doesn't voluntarily resolve the Title IX violations by taking action five ways.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 1 month 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 - 2 months 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 months 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 - 4 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 - Top Stories - 5 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 - 6 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 - 6 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 - 7 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 - 9 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 - 11 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 - 1 year ago