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Bill Belichick says Tar Heels adjusting duties with GM on paid leave and under school investigation

North Carolina coach Bill Belichick opened his second preseason camp Thursday saying the program is adjusting internal duties with general manager Michael Lombardi on paid administrative leave and the subject of a school investigation.

One America News Network - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

How Didi Conn returned to the world of Grease -- As an immersive version of Grease opens for the summer in London, Anita Rani welcomes Didi Conn, who played 'Beauty School Dropout' Frenchy in the original 1978 film.

As an immersive version of Grease opens for the summer in London, Anita Rani welcomes Didi Conn, who played 'Beauty School Dropout' Frenchy in the original 1978 film.

BBC News - Entertainment - 9 hours ago

A school of Phish fans comes to Fenway this weekend. Is the ballpark ready?

For decades, the jam band’s devoted fanbase has made a tradition of organizing events that accompany every stop of Phish’s tours, usually gathering in parking lots, bars, and at other jam band shows before or after Phish’s set.

Boston Globe - Top Stories - 14 hours ago

Latino high schools hit especially hard by teacher cuts in CPS budget heading for vote

A WBEZ analysis shows high schools that enroll mostly Latino students are losing 7% of their classroom teachers, the most pronounced loss under Chicago Public Schools’ proposed budget. The school board is scheduled to vote on the spending plan Thursday.

Chicago Sun-Times - Top Stories - 18 hours ago

Jared Leto's 'high school girls' comment resurfaces after allegations

The Oscar-winning actor has said in a statement that he has 'never sexually assaulted anyone in my entire life'

Independent UK - Entertainment - 21 hours ago

Investigation reveals 'devastating' reports of sexual misconduct at school supported by Epstein

An investigation turned up allegations of sexual misconduct against nearly 50 people who were formerly affiliated with a prestigious Michigan fine arts school.

Los Angeles Times - Entertainment - 21 hours ago

Department of Education Probing Alleged Plan to Use Transgender Dolls as Learning, Therapy Tools in Minnesota Schools

A complaint submitted by a parents’ group did not say if or when the schools will make ‘MyGenderDolls’ products available to students.

Epoch Times - US News - 23 hours ago

Mayor makes a last appointment to Chicago school board, choosing leader on school integration plan

The mayor’s office praised Connie Anderson’s work on science and technology initiatives and her help in guiding a complex school integration plan. In November, she will run for the same school board seat, giving her a leg up.

Chicago Sun-Times - Top Stories - 23 hours ago

The odds of finding a job after graduating college keep getting worse

Early-career hiring has plummeted from pre-pandemic levels, with this year’s graduates seeing fewer openings and fewer job offers.

NBC News - US News - 1 day ago

Education Department Investigates Denver, Washington School Districts Over Classroom Kissing and Testosterone Vials in Pride Display

The U.S. Department of Education is probing whether two school districts violated parental opt-out rights under federal law.

Epoch Times - US News - 1 day ago

Up to 51 Million Children Could Benefit From Federal School Choice Tax Credit Program, Report Says

Every large state except California has signed on. How many taxpayers choose the $1,700 dollar-for-dollar credit remains to be seen.

Epoch Times - US News - 1 day ago

At least 5 Chicago School Board races to be uncontested as another candidate kicked off ballot

Challenges are still pending on candidates in four districts, with decisions likely to come by mid-August. But all five candidates for school board president will appear on November’s ballot.

Chicago Sun-Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

College lab class ends with 32 people on antibiotics for deadly germ exposure

Lab students were supposed to ID a mild germ. They all identified a deadly pathogen.

Ars Technica - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Gov. JB Pritzker signs Illinois school cellphone ban into law to make classrooms 'more conducive to learning'

School districts are required to implement bans on electronic communication devices in time for the 2027-28 school year.

Chicago Sun-Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Wicomico Middle School and High School to require clear book bags under pilot program

SALISBURY — Wicomico County Public Schools will implement a clear book bag pilot program at two schools in the district for the 2026-2027 school year. Students at Wicomico Middle School and …

Bay to Bay News - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Education Department Probing School Districts for Hiding Students' Transgender Identity

Education Secretary Linda McMahon said it was ‘unconscionable’ that school districts would choose to hide sensitive information of students from parents.

Epoch Times - US News - 2 days ago

Education Secretary vows to look at 'egregious' student loan payments

Lucy Powell said on Monday that the scandal was ‘very much at the top of my in tray’

Evening Standard - Politics - 2 days ago

Contributor: College degrees no longer last a lifetime. UC schools can help graduates keep up.

Today’s workers need the ability to acquire skills and make radical changes as old career paths disappear and new ones emerge.

Los Angeles Times - Opinion - 2 days ago

QF transforms Education City into vibrant summer hub for learning, innovation and sport

Doha, Qatar: From sports and science to technology, creativity and personal development, Qatar Foundation (QF) is once again transforming Education Ci...

Peninsula Qatar - Health - 3 days ago

Wildfire smoke continues to shroud U.S. -- Millions of people are enduring dangerous air quality as Canadian wildfire smoke shrouds the skies. Jonathan Overpeck, dean of the School for Environment and Sustainability at the University of Michigan, explains how climate change is worsening wildfires.

Millions of people are enduring dangerous air quality as Canadian wildfire smoke shrouds the skies. Jonathan Overpeck, dean of the School for Environment and Sustainability at the University of Michigan, explains how climate change is worsening wildfires.

CBS News - Science - 5 days ago

Education -- In the AI age, internships have higher stakes. There are ways to maximize the experience.

Internships have never been a guaranteed path to a full-time job, but experts say there are steps to get the most out of the experience.

Christian Science Monitor - US News - 8 days ago

Iran to hold intl. event on US crime in Minab school

TEHRAN, Jul. 21 (MNA) –The first International “Minab Lullabies of Awakening” Festival will be held with the participation of Iran’s Islamic Culture and Communications Organization, inviting mothers around the world to record lullabies.

Mehr News Agency - Entertainment - 9 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 - 15 days 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 - 1 month ago

Four killed as train hits school bus on level crossing in Belgium

The school bus is believed to have been on a level crossing when it was hit by the train

Evening Standard - World - 2 months ago

Southern cities dominate rankings of best job markets for new college graduates

Recent college graduates are finding the best career opportunities in Southern cities like Birmingham and Tampa, according to a new ADP study.

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 - 7 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 - 10 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

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 - 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