December 13, 2017 Most bizarre college courses 2017: 'Hooking up,' 'Queer Religion' and 'sexy' vampires Colleges nationwide are teaching students about tacos, hooking up and country music’s "homophobic and racist" message -- but those are just a few examples, as classes such as “Queer Religion” and “Racial Capitalism” become the new norm.
December 8, 2017 Sex-ed group disinvited from NY district after gum analogy A New York school district will no longer invite an outside group to give sex education talks after a presenter from the group compared a girl's virginity to chewing gum.
November 30, 2017 Transgender student sues Illinois district over locker room A suburban Chicago school district that previously faced a federal complaint over a transgender student's use of a girls' locker room is now facing a lawsuit over the issue.
November 18, 2017 University: Professor sexually harassed grad student on trip Boston University says it has found evidence that a geology professor sexually harassed a graduate student on a research trip in Antarctica more than 10 years ago.
November 16, 2017 Iowa elementary school uses therapy pig to improve learning An elementary school in eastern Iowa is using a therapy pig to help special education students manage emotions and focus on learning.
November 15, 2017 Boy banned from high school dance competition in Minnesota Attorneys for a Wisconsin boy who wants to compete with his high school dance team have filed a federal civil rights complaint after the Minnesota State High School League barred him from championship competition.
November 9, 2017 Board considers removing sex-ed magazine from junior high A New Jersey school board is considering removing copies of a sex-education magazine from a junior high library after some parents and a school board member complained it's too explicit.
November 7, 2017 Move over, dodgeball: Schools pump up phys ed with choices The federal education law taking full effect this school year lists health and fitness among things like civics and science as elements of a well-rounded education.
November 3, 2017 School district investigates use of stun gun on student A fight at a Kentucky high school in which an officer was assaulted and a stun gun was used on a student has led the district to launch two investigations.
November 2, 2017 Professor apologizes for fiery response to Muslim student A University of Cincinnati music teacher is apologizing for his fiery online responses to a Muslim student who was critical of Donald Trump's presidency and talked about celebrating freedom and diversity.
