July 10, 2018 International Baccalaureate programs catch on in US schools For decades, many U.S. high schools have offered a range of college-level Advanced Placement courses to allow high achievers to shine above and beyond a standard diploma.
June 11, 2018 A theme of tolerance, inclusion at this year's Tony Awards A small-scale, intimate musical about hard-won cultural understanding was an altogether apt Tony winner on a night where tolerance and inclusion were constant themes.
June 11, 2018 'The Band's Visit' dances away with a leading 10 Tony Awards Andrew Garfield and Nathan Lane won Tony Awards on Sunday for their work in "Angels in America," while the shimmering, grown-up musical "The Band's Visit" began to pull away with four awards.
June 10, 2018 The Latest: 'The Band's Visit' wins Tony for best musical The Latest on the Tony Awards (all times local): 9:30 p.m. Glenda Jackson has added to her impressive resume with a Tony Award for best actress in a play.
May 21, 2018 Settlement reached in LGBT school harassment A coastal Oregon high school is facing anti-gay discrimination allegations as the Oregon Department of Education is planning a hearing and may impose sanctions.
May 17, 2018 Chief US hurricane forecaster: Education key to storm prep The new U.S. National Hurricane Center director says learning about specific storm hazards is key to preparing for the upcoming Atlantic hurricane season.
May 17, 2018 State takes control of special education at Chicago schools The state of Illinois has taken control of special education at Chicago Public Schools after concluding a 2016 overhaul by the nation's third-largest school system violated federal law.
May 8, 2018 Boy who challenged South Dakota policy will get to dance A 15-year-old South Dakota boy who sued when he was barred from competing on his high school's dance team will be allowed to dance this fall.
May 7, 2018 'Rise' star Rosie Perez believes in the power of the arts Rosie Perez has found a TV series close to her heart with "Rise," about a high school theater program that's more than song and dance.
April 11, 2018 Texas OKs Mexican-American studies curriculum under new name The Texas Board of Education has given preliminary approval to creating statewide academic standards for a Mexican-American studies high school course — but only after changing the name to "ethnic studies," which conservatives argued is less divisive.
