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Teens make prom dress and tux out of duct tape, win $10K in scholarship prize money

July 25, 2023

Teens make prom dress and tux out of duct tape, win $10K in scholarship prize money

Teens created their prom outfits out of duct tape and won $10,000 in scholarship money from the Duck brand. See the unique creations that took hours to make.

Conservative California school board OKs curriculum on gay rights activist after Newsom threatened $1.5M fine

July 24, 2023

Conservative California school board OKs curriculum on gay rights activist after Newsom threatened $1.5M fine

A California school district approved a curriculum mentioning gay rights activist Harvey Milk after Gov. Gavin Newsom threatened a $1.5 million fine.

Massachusetts high school lacrosse star, 17, killed in boating accident

July 23, 2023

Massachusetts high school lacrosse star, 17, killed in boating accident

Sadie Mauro, 17, was killed in a boating crash on Friday night. She was due to begin her senior year and play lacrosse at Gettysburg College next year.

Timberview High School shooter found guilty of attempted capital murder

July 21, 2023

Timberview High School shooter found guilty of attempted capital murder

Timberview High School shooting suspect Timothy Simpkins was found guilty of attempted capital murder on Thursday by a jury in Tarrant County.

Texas school board invokes eminent domain, could raze century-old family home to build parking lot

July 21, 2023

Texas school board invokes eminent domain, could raze century-old family home to build parking lot

A family in Aldine, Texas, is fighting to prevent a local school district from taking their property through eminent domain that's been in their family for more than a century.

Arizona high school football player, 15, found dead in lake, officials say

July 19, 2023

Arizona high school football player, 15, found dead in lake, officials say

The body of 15-year-old Christopher Hampton was found at a lake where he went missing during a trip with teammates from his high school football team.

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin's Department of Education releases finalized new policies on transgender students

July 19, 2023

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin's Department of Education releases finalized new policies on transgender students

The Virginia Department of Education under Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin released model policies for transgender students regarding bathrooms, pronouns and athletics.

Florida has the blueprint to confront America's civics crisis

July 18, 2023

Florida has the blueprint to confront America's civics crisis

In 2021, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Florida's Civic Literacy Excellence Initiative, a $106 million program to elevate civic literacy and education.

Personalized chatbot tutors will likely revolutionize traditional education and benefit students: AI expert

July 13, 2023

Personalized chatbot tutors will likely revolutionize traditional education and benefit students: AI expert

AI expert and University of California, Berkeley Stuart Russell says personalized AI-powered chatbot tutors could potentially replace traditional teachers.

New Ohio law requires coaches to get mental health training to help student athletes: 'Support our kids'

July 12, 2023

New Ohio law requires coaches to get mental health training to help student athletes: 'Support our kids'

A new law in Ohio, which took effect on July 4, requires school sports coaches to be trained in student mental health support. Experts share tips on protecting student athletes.