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Number of children abducted from Catholic school in Nigeria explodes to over 300

Gunmen kidnapped 303 children and 12 teachers from St. Mary's School in Nigeria. Tactical squads work to rescue the abducted students aged 10-18.

Fox News - World - 1 hour ago

Number of children taken in Nigeria school attack more than 300

The Trump administration's deep cuts in foreign aid to Nigeria this year haven't helped the situation

Independent UK - World - 3 hours ago

CBC Investigates -- Reported illnesses have tripled in some school districts. Experts say mental health is a factor -- Tara Carman -- -

A CBC investigation finds that school time lost due to reported illness is up in all districts that provided data — more than tripling in some places compared to five years ago. While the data doesn’t say why, experts say deteriorating mental health is causing some kids to stay home.

CBC News - Health - 1 hour ago

Over 300 children, 10 teachers abducted by gunmen in Nigerian school attack

A total of 303 schoolchildren and 12 teachers were abducted by gunmen during an attack on St. Mary’s School, a Catholic institution in north-central Nigeria’s Niger state, the Christian...

New York Post - World - 3 hours ago

World News -- More than 300 children abducted in Nigerian school attack

A total of 303 schoolchildren and 12 teachers were abducted by gunmen during an attack on St. Mary’s School, a Catholic institution in north-central Nigeri...

Independent.ie - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Number of kids abducted from Nigerian school up to 303 -- m read

The students were both male and female and ranged in age from 10 to 18

Gulf News - World - 6 hours ago

Over 300 students were abducted by Nigerian gunmen from Catholic school

No group has yet claimed responsibility for this or a previous abduction, as authorities deploy rescue squads.

Aljazeera - World - 7 hours ago

Christian group says 315 taken in Nigeria's latest school abduction

A Christian organization said Saturday that 315 students and teachers were kidnapped in Nigeria the day before, marking the country’s second mass school...

Daily Sabah - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

Over 300 schoolchildren were abducted Friday in an attack on a Catholic school in north-central Nigeria, authorities say

Over 300 schoolchildren were abducted Friday in an attack on a Catholic school in north-central Nigeria, authorities say.

Bay to Bay News - World - 8 hours ago

Stepbrother of High School Girl Who Died on Carnival Cruise Now a Suspect

The 16-year-old stepbrother of the Florida high school senior who died this month on a Carnival cruise ship has been identified as a suspect in her death.

Epoch Times - US News - 8 hours ago

Gunmen abduct more than 200 schoolchildren in attack on Nigerian boarding school -- Yesterday

Attackers also seized 12 teachers from the Catholic institution, the latest in a spree of abductions in the country

The Globe and Mail - World - 8 hours ago

Is Cambridge's equity-based school system finally facing a reality check?

Elizabeth Hudson has tapped into public frustration that, despite lavish spending on schools, persistent achievement gaps in Cambridge remain.

Boston Globe - Opinion - 8 hours ago

Grizzly bear attack on school group leaves 4 seriously hurt

Three children were among those injured when a grizzly emerged from the forest in a remote part of Canada and charged a group of 20 kids and their teachers.

Deutsche Welle - Top Stories - 15 hours ago

Ontario Education Minister says he is withholding EQAO test scores, prompting outcry -- Yesterday

Critics call on the provincial government to reveal the standardized test scores publicly

The Globe and Mail - Politics - 17 hours ago

227 pupils and teachers abducted in Nigeria's latest school attack

At least 227 pupils and teachers were abducted in Nigeria’s Niger state in the country’s second mass school kidnapping this week, following the seizure...

Daily Sabah - World - 19 hours ago

Release of state budget money cuts deficit in Conestoga Valley's school budget

When: Conestoga Valley school board meeting, Nov. 17. Members Diane Martin and Philip Hursh were absent.

Lancaster Online - Top Stories - 19 hours 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 - 22 hours 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 - 23 hours ago

Grizzly bear attacks group of students and teachers in western Canada -- Several people were injured when a grizzly bear attacked a school group in a remote community on British Columbia's Central Coast, officials said.

Several people were injured when a grizzly bear attacked a school group in a remote community on British Columbia's Central Coast, officials said.

CBS News - World - 23 hours ago

What does shutting down the Education Department mean for schools?

Schools will continue to receive federal funding without interruption, Education Secretary Linda McMahon said

Independent UK - US News - 1 day ago

R.I. educator who called Charlie Kirk 'garbage' in viral video to return to teaching, school officials say

Barrington School Superintendent Bob Mitchell decided to bring back Benjamin Fillo after an independent investigation, in which the social studies teacher said the video was a “visceral reaction” after Kirk’s assassination. He later “felt bad” and removed it, he said.

Boston Globe - Politics - 1 day ago

How Public Education Failed in the Liberal Enclaves That Care About It Most -- Andrew Rice

Student achievement has fallen off a cliff. Neither Trump nor the pandemic is to blame.

New York Magazine - US News - 1 day ago

Larry Summers's Epstein Fallout Is Getting Worse -- The economist has quit OpenAI's board and lost a few other jobs, and Harvard is launching an investigation, too.

The economist has quit OpenAI’s board and lost a few other jobs, and Harvard is launching an investigation, too.

New York Magazine - Top Stories - 1 day 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 - 1 day ago

Ministry of Education, Ministry of Communications boost AI skills in education sector

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, o...

Peninsula Qatar - Health - 1 day ago

JOAN VENNOCHI -- The Larry Summers distraction -- Caught up in the Epstein scandal, the former Harvard president said he is 'deeply ashamed.' But what about Trump? He has no shame.

Caught up in the Epstein scandal, the former Harvard president said he is ‘deeply ashamed.’ But what about Trump? He has no shame.

Boston Globe - Opinion - 1 day ago

Primary school bans students from singing hit KPop Demon Hunters tunes

It’s a film about the power of friendship and self-acceptance that has broken viewing records across the globe. But one principal says it makes the community feel “deeply uncomfortable”.

Sydney Morning Herald - Entertainment - 2 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 - 3 days ago

Empowering nurses through education: Why a nursing educator returned to school

Enrolling in a Master of Arts in Professional Education (Training & Development) at NIE NTU helped Ms Chew Yung Hwui design more engaging evidence-based training for the next generation of nurses.

Channel NewsAsia - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Weeks: Medical school news is encouraging for Delaware

Congratulations, Gov. Matt Meyer, on taking the recommendation published in the March 2024 medical school feasibility study, commissioned by the Sussex Economic Development Action Committee, to establish a medical school by partnering with an existing one and creating a branch campus in Delaware.

Bay to Bay News - Opinion - 9 days ago

Learning afloat: How Bangladesh's children go to school by boat

In flood-prone Bangladesh, floating schools are bringing education to children cut off by rising waters.

Aljazeera - Environment - 10 days ago

Health Ministry enhances early detection efforts for vision problems among school students​​

Doha, Qatar: ​The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has recently organised a series of training workshops for healthcare staff in both government and p...

Peninsula Qatar - Health - 10 days ago

Over 31,000 students from 152 schools benefit from PHCC's school oral health programme

Doha: Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) s Asnani School Oral Health Program in Qatar stands as a national model for preventive and educational...

Peninsula Qatar - Health - 12 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 - 15 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 - 17 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 - 18 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 - 29 days 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

Transgender 'trend' sharply declining on American college campuses, new analysis finds

A professor's analysis of 68,000 college students shows the transgender identification trend losing momentum, with experts citing improved mental health as factor.

Fox News - Health - 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