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Health October 7, 2024

Vaccine exemptions are rising among kindergarteners, CDC reports

A growing number of kindergarteners are starting school without vaccinations due to rising exemptions, according to new data from the CDC. Doctors weigh in.

History October 2, 2024

MIT entrance exam from 1869 goes viral, shocks social media users: 'Pretty easy'

A Massachusetts Institute of Technology entrance exam from 1869 went viral on Reddit this week, dividing users over whether the test is considered difficult in 2024.

LIFESTYLE September 28, 2024

Tips for learning American Sign Language from the comfort of your own home

It has never been easier to learn American Sign Language (ASL) with so many ways to learn right from home. There are millions of people throughout the country who use ASL.

New York City September 22, 2024

Columbia's interim president apologizes to protesters who occupied campus for 'hurt' caused by NYPD

Columbia University interim president Katrina Armstrong apologized to students and anti-Israel protesters who were "hurt" by the NYPD when they cleared the campus last school year.

Media September 22, 2024

Portland Public Schools bars teachers from 'personal or political' classroom displays amid anti-Israel clash

Portland Public Schools recently quietly adopted new guidelines requiring content displayed in the classroom to reflect the curriculum or school district.

Energy September 19, 2024

Biden-Harris' taxpayer-funded electric school bus program is 'enriching' the CCP: House report

A House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee released a report on the Clean School Bus Program, claiming it is "a significant waste of taxpayer funds."

EDUCATION September 19, 2024

House puts HHS on notice to ensure universities receiving federal funding are free of 'antisemitic behavior'

Two House committees penned a joint letter to HHS and Columbia University to ensure that educational institutions receiving federal grants are free from antisemitism and discrimination.

California September 12, 2024

California judge blocks school district's transgender notification policy for parents

A California judge struck down a school district's effort to notify parents if their children go by different names or pronouns at school.

EDUCATION September 10, 2024

Glenn Youngkin spars with Texas journalist over education in front of rowdy liberal audience

Republican Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin had a tense exchange with Texas Tribune co-founder Evan Smith over education at the news outlet's annual festival.

Maryland September 9, 2024

MS-13 gang member suspected of murder allowed to attend Maryland high school

A MS-13 gang member who was the primary suspect in a 2022 murder was allowed to enroll at a Maryland high school without the county school system being informed of his status.

Media September 9, 2024

Limiting access to cellphones could help students' grades, social skills and early development, experts say

More than 70% of high school teachers say students being distracted by their cellphones in the classroom is a major problem, a recent study found