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December 4, 2023

Maine education proposal to include eugenics, genocide into middle school curriculum sparks debate

Maine's proposed education updates, aiming include genocide, eugenics and the Holocaust in middle school science curriculum, have ignited debate among educators.

December 2, 2023

Free COVID tests coming to US schools, says federal government: ‘Preventing the spread’

The federal government will distribute free COVID-19 tests to schools across the U.S., according to an announcement posted on the U.S. Department of Education website this Wednesday.

December 2, 2023

DIPLOMAS FOR SALE: No attendance required for students willing to pay a few hundred bucks to graduate

Unapproved schools in Louisiana sell high school diplomas for a few hundred of dollars. The number of students at such schools has nearly doubled since the 2017-18 school year.

December 1, 2023

Depression and anxiety rates higher among college students than their peers, new study suggests

College students may be at a greater risk of experiencing depression and anxiety compared to those not in higher education, according to a new study published in The Lancet Public Health.

November 30, 2023

Tennessee teen testifies against teacher who suggested she may be pregnant with his child

Alissa McCommon, a Tennessee elementary school teacher, is accused of raping a boy when he was 12 years old. That victim reportedly testified against her in court on Monday.

November 30, 2023

Top Ivy League school hosts Chinese official who has repeatedly praised CCP: 'Fruitful discussions'

A controversial Chinese official who has met with high profile leaders across the country has surfaced again at one of the top universities in the United States.

November 27, 2023

NYC councilwoman blasts failure of ‘modern progressivism’ after anti-Israel high school riot

New York City Councilwoman Vicki Paladino demanded action against high school students and teachers who took part in a riot against a pro-Israel teacher at Hillcrest High.

November 27, 2023

Pentagon official overseeing federal schools arrested in Georgia human-trafficking sting

Former Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) chief of staff Stephen Hovanic was arrested earlier this month in connection with a Georgia human-trafficking sting.

November 24, 2023

New Mexico education struggle sparks accountability push in state budget proposal

New Mexico Public Education Secretary Arsenio Romero is prioritizing accountability in the upcoming budget proposal, aiming to address low student achievement.

November 23, 2023

3 children among 5 injured in stabbing outside Irish school

Five people, including three children, have been stabbed outside a school in Dublin. The woman and one of the children, a girl, suffered serious injuries.