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7 children injured, 1 seriously, in West Virginia school bus crash

April 10, 2024

7 children injured, 1 seriously, in West Virginia school bus crash

Seven reportedly elementary-age children were injured Wednesday morning in a West Virginia school bus crash. One of the students was seriously injured and will require surgery.

Pregnant New York special education teacher found dead in classroom: 'Gift for teaching'

March 15, 2024

Pregnant New York special education teacher found dead in classroom: 'Gift for teaching'

Courtney Fannon, a 29-year-old pregnant special education teacher at Kendall Elementary School in upstate New York, was found dead in her empty classroom last Friday.

Indiana Gov. Holcomb signs elementary literacy bill into law

March 11, 2024

Indiana Gov. Holcomb signs elementary literacy bill into law

Republican Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb signed 67 bills Monday, including one strengthening literacy test standards for the state's grade schoolers.

What's going on with America's public schools? Enrollment drops and chronic absenteeism tell a dramatic tale

March 11, 2024

What's going on with America's public schools? Enrollment drops and chronic absenteeism tell a dramatic tale

Well beyond COVID, America's public schools are experiencing lower enrollments and chronic absenteeism — what's going on? Bill Bennett, former education secretary, offers data and insights.

Uvalde shooting: Independent investigator clears officers of blame, sparks outrage from heartbroken parents

March 7, 2024

Uvalde shooting: Independent investigator clears officers of blame, sparks outrage from heartbroken parents

A city council report cleared five police officers of wrongdoing in their response to a shooting at a Uvalde, Texas, elementary school that left 19 students and 2 teachers dead.

Indiana lawmakers advance literacy bill that may hold back thousands of 3rd graders

February 28, 2024

Indiana lawmakers advance literacy bill that may hold back thousands of 3rd graders

Indiana lawmakers on Tuesday advanced a bill that would hold back thousands more grade schoolers for failing the state's literacy test.

Florida schools see measles cases grow, urge vaccination for 'public health threat'

February 28, 2024

Florida schools see measles cases grow, urge vaccination for 'public health threat'

A 10th case of measles has been reported in Florida, with many of them at one elementary school in Broward County. Health officials are sounding the alarm on vaccinations.

Amid Florida measles outbreak, surgeon general lets parents decide whether to send unvaccinated kids to school

February 23, 2024

Amid Florida measles outbreak, surgeon general lets parents decide whether to send unvaccinated kids to school

Amid measles outbreaks in various parts of the U.S., the Florida surgeon general has issued some guidance to parents regarding kids’ school attendance. Doctors offered reactions.

Texas law enforcement who responded to Uvalde school shooting ordered to testify before a grand jury: reports

February 22, 2024

Texas law enforcement who responded to Uvalde school shooting ordered to testify before a grand jury: reports

Law enforcement involved in the deadly Uvalde, Texas Robb Elementary school shooting have been ordered to appear before a grand jury investigation.

As video shows a child escaping a kidnapping attempt, expert reveals what parents must know

February 8, 2024

As video shows a child escaping a kidnapping attempt, expert reveals what parents must know

A safety expert in Chicago, Illinois, spoke with Fox News Digital about child safety after an 11-year-old girl in Glendale, Arizona, was nearly abducted while she was walking to school.