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August jobs report shows U.S. added 162,000 jobs, blowing past forecasts -- Strong hiring last month was driven by gains in education and in leisure and hospitality, with the nation's jobless rate remaining steady at 4.1%.

Strong hiring last month was driven by gains in education and in leisure and hospitality, with the nation's jobless rate remaining steady at 4.1%.

CBS News - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

PARTNER CONTENT - Back-to-School shopping made easier for all - 4 - m read

Shopping expands beyond classrooms, covering fashion, technology, home and family needs

Gulf News - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Trump administration scrubs data on gender-based bullying from school civil rights survey

The Trump administration this week quietly released an update to a major survey on civil rights in schools that was scrubbed of all data related to nonbinary students or bullying based on gender …

Bay to Bay News - US News - 6 hours ago

'Milford 11' marker rededication to be held at middle school

MILFORD — Milford School District officials on Tuesday at 9 a.m. will rededicate a Delaware Public Archives Historical Marker honoring the Milford 11, a group of Black students at Milford High …

Bay to Bay News - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Back-to-school shopping brought to you by AI — how Amazon, Google are positioned to win

The rise of AI-assisted shopping during this year's back-to-school season may be an early window into evolving consumer buying habits.

CNBC - Technology - 7 hours ago

NYC bans AI use in some schools -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a 1-year moratorium on the use of AI in elementary and middle school classrooms on Wednesday. Danielle Giunta, first deputy chancellor of NYC public schools, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss. -- Sep 2

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a 1-year moratorium on the use of AI in elementary and middle school classrooms on Wednesday. Danielle Giunta, first deputy chancellor of NYC public schools, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.

CBS News - Technology - 7 hours ago

NYC's push to ban AI in public classrooms -- New York City is imposing a one-year moratorium on the use of AI in public school classrooms from 2-K through eighth grade. Kelly Clancy, founder and lead organizer of Parents for AI Caution in Educational Spaces, shares her thoughts. -- Sep 3

New York City is imposing a one-year moratorium on the use of AI in public school classrooms from 2-K through eighth grade. Kelly Clancy, founder and lead organizer of Parents for AI Caution in Educational Spaces, shares her thoughts.

CBS News - Technology - 7 hours ago

Dubai schools move October mid-term break forward - KHDA says private schools must follow the Ministry of Education calendar - 2 - m read

Dubai private schools shift October 2026 mid-term break to Oct 12–16 under UAE’s unified academic calendar. Find out what this means for parents and students.

Gulf News - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Blue state school district accused of defying Supreme Court, hiding gender transitions from parents

A New Jersey school district faces a lawsuit over its transgender policy allowing students to socially transition without ever notifying their parents.

Fox News - Top Stories - 13 hours ago

Harvard to issue pouches to students who want to go phone-free

In his 2026 Convocation address Tuesday afternoon, Harvard College Dean David Deming encouraged the incoming freshmen class to socialize phone-free.

Boston Globe - Business - 13 hours ago

Vaccine-preventable illnesses on the horizon again as Canadian kids head back to school - Lauren Pelley - News - Health - | September 3 - |

With millions of Canadian kids heading back to school and temperatures set to drop, it’s time to brace for another fall of seasonal illnesses — and medical experts say staying healthy takes more than just a flu shot.

CBC News - Health - 14 hours ago

Kyiv school year begins under the shadow of air raid sirens - Kyiv children began the new school year with a ceremony interrupted by an air raid alert, hours after Russian missile strikes hit the capital. 02/09/2026

Video. Kyiv children began the new school year with a ceremony interrupted by an air raid alert, hours after Russian missile strikes hit the capital.

Euronews - World - 14 hours ago

High school scoreboard, results from Thursday, Sept. 3

High school sports results for football, volleyball, girls soccer, girls swimming and boys golf for Thursday, Sept. 3:

The Columbian - Top Stories - 17 hours ago

Vance, Rubio Say New Foundry School Will Help Revitalize American Manufacturing

The federal government is partnering with higher education and the private sector to expedite the development of a bigger, better-trained industrial workforce.

Epoch Times - US News - 1 day ago

Inside Ukraine's underground school shielding children from Russian bombs

While much of the city bears the scars of five years of war, below the ground at Kharkiv Lyceum No. 24, everything is new and ready to accommodate 1,000 children.

NBC News - World - 1 day ago

Trump targets private school tax-exempt status over race-based aid. California takes notice

The Treasury Department proposed the change Thursday. If finalized, the rule would take effect after May 2027, aiming to end race-based student policies or programs.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 1 day ago

Indonesia: Thousands fall sick from free school meals

Hundreds of new food poisoning cases have been reported this week linked to President Prabowo Subianto's free school lunch program. The costly scheme has been dogged by health concerns and allegations of corruption.

Deutsche Welle - Health - 1 day ago

VP Vance, Secretary Rubio Deliver Remarks at the Launch of Foundry School

Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio deliver remarks at 8:20 a.m. ET on Sept. 3 at the Launch of Foundry School, a part of a multilat...

Epoch Times - US News - 1 day ago

NYC public schools ban AI from elementary, middle school classrooms

Education Freedom Foundation founder Erika Donalds and Alliance for a Secure AI CEO Brendan Steinhauser join 'Fox & Friends' to discuss New York City public schools banning AI from classroom for students in kindergarten through eighth grade.

Fox News - Technology - 1 day ago

Blair Institute denies former UK PM asked PA to remove 'Palestine' from school textbooks

Former UK prime minister's institute denies MEE report that Trump's Board of Peace sent Blair to make request

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Ontario's high-school attendance policy isn't a guaranteed solution

It remains to be seen that assigning marks for showing up will help solve the high-school attendance problem all that much

The Globe and Mail - Opinion - 1 day ago

NYC introduces AI ban for students through middle school

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani said the policy would allow more student-teacher connection.

Fox News - Technology - 1 day ago

How can parents tell if their child needs psychological help? Qatar school psychologist explains

Doha, Qatar: Feelings of anxiety, sadness, tension and behavioural changes can be a normal part of adolescence and adjusting to a new school environme...

Peninsula Qatar - Health - 2 days ago

Canada needs to modernize school violence prevention

We need to be able to identify threats and disrupt plans, denying violent actors the notoriety they seek

The Globe and Mail - Opinion - 2 days ago

Trump's New Foundry School Aims to Train America's Manufacturing Workers of the Future

JD Vance will headline the launch, part of a State Dept. initiative to fill a projected skilled-worker gap.

Epoch Times - US News - 2 days ago

Meta settlement not the answer to state's education funding crisis

The Illinois Federation of Teachers and Chicago Teachers Union shouldn’t be pouncing on every bright, shiny nickel that bounces into the playing field.

Chicago Sun-Times - Opinion - 3 days ago

India, Uzbekistan set $5bn trade goal, discuss uranium supplies - The two governments also broadened cooperation on critical minerals, defence, digital payments and transport. A new foreign minister-level mechanism will oversee implementation, alongside expanded education and regional links. 30/08/2026

The two governments also broadened cooperation on critical minerals, defence, digital payments and transport. A new foreign minister-level mechanism will oversee implementation, alongside expanded education and regional links.

Euronews - World - 3 days ago

Chaos meets corruption: Players in NFL camps heading back to college

5-in-5 rule, which allows players who entered college in 2022 to have 5th year of eligibility, creating problems

Chicago Sun-Times - Opinion - 4 days ago

Education -- The backlash against screens in schools is escalating

School districts are banning AI, states are limiting educational technology in classrooms, and Meta will set new “school mode” restrictions — here’s what to know

Scientific American - Technology - 4 days ago

Pupils from King's school discover Viking church on uninhabited island

Students and staff from Gordonstoun, a private school in Moray which the King attended, uncovered the remains

Independent UK - Science - 4 days ago

Homer's Odyssey and the Future of Education

Part Eight: Why the ‘Odyssey’ Still Matters

Epoch Times - Opinion - 5 days ago

Artificial Intelligence -- Alpha School wants AI to teach a billion kids. Should it?

The fast-growing private-school network is handing much of instruction over to artificial intelligence. Researchers say the science is far from settled

Scientific American - Technology - 7 days ago

Ontario mental health providers stretched thin ahead of return to school - Elissa Mendes - News - Canada - Toronto - | August 27 - |

Whether it's struggles in the classroom or trouble navigating social relationships, the pressures of school can be most keenly felt in September. And while experts say that has always been a time when worries increase, they note the trend has been growing in recent years.

CBC News - Health - 7 days ago

Secrets of the gut microbiome and how it impacts our long-term brain health -- Dr. Laura Cox, an assistant professor at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, explains how our dietary patterns play a significant role in our gut and long-term brain health.

Dr. Laura Cox, an assistant professor at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, explains how our dietary patterns play a significant role in our gut and long-term brain health.

CBS News - Health - 9 days ago

For children who live on Tonle Sap, Southeast Asia's largest lake, education is a daily struggle.

For children who live on Tonle Sap, Southeast Asia's largest lake, education is a daily struggle. Climate change and fluctuating fuel prices due to the Iran war have forced some children to stay home from school.

Deutsche Welle - Environment - 11 days 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 - 13 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 - 15 days ago

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 - 16 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 - 17 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 - 19 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 - 24 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 - 30 days 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