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US Education Department's video draws fire over Trump-Hitler comparison

The Department of Education has reignited new controversy unintentionally by posting a video that implicitly appeared to compare President Donald Trump with Adolf Hitler. The Department’s...

International The News - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

NBC News' Morgan Chesky on the new hearing in the Idaho college murders case

The man serving four consecutive life sentences for the brutal crimes is fighting for a new day in court. He is now one step closer to a possible do-over. NBC News’ Morgan Chesky explains.

NBC News - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Former high school teacher arrested after probe into inappropriate student relationship

A former Texas schoolteacher was arrested Tuesday amid allegations of inappropriate relationships with students, nearly one year after authorities began investigating her.

New York Post - US News - 4 hours ago

A teenager's death has prompted fresh calls for relationship education

A 16-year-old girl was found unresponsive at a home on Sydney's Northern Beaches on Sunday but died in hospital on Tuesday.

SBS - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Education Department Sends Letter to School Leaders About Federal Parental Rights Laws

Public K-12 leaders were informed that they risk loss of federal funding if they hide children’s information from their parents.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Explosive devices found in a SoCal boy's home after school threat, officials say

Two explosive devices were recovered from an Orcutt boy’s home Saturday, and officials said a “potential school threat” had been thwarted.

Los Angeles Times - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Students remember a young victim of the Annunciation Catholic School shooting, one year later

Harper Moyski was one of two students killed in the Annunciation Catholic Church and School mass shooting nearly one year ago. Since then, her younger sister Quinn and Harper’s three best friends have become a support system for each other as they grieve and heal.

NPR - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

Parents upset after School District of Lancaster halts busing for some students

School District of Lancaster has removed 49 high school students from its list of pupils who qualify for free busing after a recent transportation review found they live too close

Lancaster Online - US News - 11 hours ago

Fury as major California school district eliminates field trips for kids due to staff overspending

Parents and teachers are furious after Fresno Unified cut $2.2M in field-trip funding for 40,000 kids, including sixth-grade camp and aquarium trips.

New York Post - Top Stories - 15 hours ago

The bravest Jews in America are 15 years old — and they're going back to school

Every August American parents add new worries to back-to-school lists, but Jewish Student Union teens are building community instead of hiding identity.

Fox News - Top Stories - 16 hours ago

Drunk boater, 40, had no hands on wheel in crash that killed 'exceptional' NY college grad: prosecutors

The man's blood-alcohol level was more than twice the legal limit when he crashed the boat that the owners previously revealed was taken without permission.

New York Post - Top Stories - 18 hours ago

Mayhem on California school bus as parents smash inside, kids forced to climb out

A school-bus standoff spiraled into chaos after parents arrived demanding their children be released.

New York Post - Top Stories - 18 hours ago

Evergreen school board OKs 2026-27 budget, $20 million interfund loan

Evergreen Public Schools’ 2026-27 budget was adopted by a 2-1 vote among board members at Tuesday’s meeting.

The Columbian - Top Stories - 19 hours ago

Best Rolling and Wheeled School Backpacks in UAE 2026 -- m read

The best rolling school bags on amazon.ae, with wheeled backpacks for older students, primary school and younger children.

Gulf News - Top Stories - 20 hours 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 - 22 hours ago

What College Is Really For -- The whole world will keep telling you to find yourself, but college should teach you instead to look beyond yourself in pursuit of something larger.

The whole world will keep telling you to find yourself, but college should teach you instead to look beyond yourself in pursuit of something larger, writes Carlos Carvalho.

CBS News - Top Stories - 23 hours ago

Swiss International School in Qatar celebrates outstanding IB Diploma results while preparing students for a global future

Doha, Qatar: As Swiss International School in Qatar (SISQ) welcomes families for the 2026 2027 academic year, the school proudly celebrates another ye...

Peninsula Qatar - Health - 1 day ago

Prue Leith hails 'revolution' in school food and suggests banning lunchboxes

It comes as all pupils in England from families on universal credit will be eligible for free school meals from September.

Evening Standard - Politics - 1 day ago

The New School Where Teens Will Learn Classics—and Build Airplanes | Ian Rowe

Westchester Aerospace and Virtues Academy pairs a classical education with a surprising real-world specialty: aviation and aerospace training.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

China's College Grads Struggle to Find Jobs as Youth Unemployment Rate Hits 11-Month High

Experts say the real figure could be much higher because the official data is limited.

Epoch Times - Business - 1 day ago

Trump puts autistic kids in the spotlight and cuts agencies built to protect them -- Researchers and disability rights advocates warn that the dismantling of the Education Department and its erosions of civil rights oversight risk widening the disparities autistic children face. -- Aug 24

Researchers and disability rights advocates warn that the dismantling of the Education Department and its erosions of civil rights oversight risk widening the disparities autistic children face.

CBS News - Health - 2 days ago

Trump Celebrates Start of New School Year in Rose Garden Ceremony

The president was joined by Education Secretary Linda McMahon, star students, and educators from across the country.

Epoch Times - US News - 2 days ago

RCMP arrest Montreal minor in connection with alleged terror plot targeting school - Rachel Watts - News - Canada - Montreal - | August 21

The RCMP announced they have arrested a minor in Montreal in connection with an alleged attack he had planned targeting a school in the city.

CBC News - Politics - 2 days ago

In Cambodia, shifting waters threaten school dreams

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 - World - 2 days ago

School is back in session for CPS students after summer of budget angst

Chicago Public Schools is welcoming back K-12 students on Monday — and still working to rehire staff and incorporate them into schools.

Chicago Sun-Times - Top Stories - 2 days ago

A member of Rosemont's powerful Stephens family who sits on the Triton College board arrested on drug charges

Mark Stephens, a brother of Rosemont Mayor Bradley Stephens and a son of the late Mayor Donald E. Stephens, was recently arrested during a traffic stop in the far northwest suburbs where police found what they believe to be cocaine.

Chicago Sun-Times - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Hurley Development files plans for retail building near Union High School

A Vancouver developer has plans for a new single-story retail building near Union High School.

The Columbian - Business - 4 days ago

4 things to watch as new CPS school year starts, from classroom cuts to enrollment counts

Monday marks the start of classes in Chicago Public Schools, bringing with it questions about the district’s budget and the impact of a fully elected school board.

Chicago Sun-Times - Top Stories - 4 days ago

Navigating the journey from childhood home to college [column]

Audiences flocking to theaters for Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” this summer were treated to a masterclass in a very specific kind of grief. It is a sorrow deeply relevant to

Lancaster Online - Top Stories - 5 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 - 5 days ago

At least 3 injured in sword attack at Swedish high school

At least three people were injured Friday when a sword-wielding attacker struck a high school in central Sweden, prompting a large-scale emergency response...

Daily Sabah - World - 5 days ago

Federal appeals court halts ruling allowing thousands of college players extra year of eligibility

A federal appeals court on Friday temporarily halted a court order that would have granted thousands of athletes who left college after last season an extra year of eligibility.

One America News Network - Top Stories - 5 days ago

'Taste for blood': The day my school friends found my secret poetry stash

Edinburgh poet laureate Michael Pedersen took an almighty ribbing when his high school mates unearthed his secret poetry stash.

Sydney Morning Herald - Entertainment - 6 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 - 7 days ago

Court order gives players under pro contracts a chance to return to college sports

NFL teams are deep into training camp, and rosters have to be cut to 53 players by Aug. 30. Many who don't make those clubs could look for a fallback plan in college football, barring a successful appeal by the NCAA.

Chicago Sun-Times - Top Stories - 7 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 - 8 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 - 8 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 - 8 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 - 11 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 - 13 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 - 13 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 - 15 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 - 16 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 - 22 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 - 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 - 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