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November 19

Who is Alexa Anderson? Division I athlete leading legal battle for free speech

South Alabama freshman Alexa Anderson filed a lawsuit against the Oregon School Activities Association after stepping down from a medal podium to protest a transgender athlete.

November 19

First historically Black university tells Trump admin about desire to participate in academic compact

St. Augustine's University became the first HBCU to show interest in Trump's education compact after Ivy League schools declined the controversial higher education initiative.

November 19

Larry Summers admits 'shame' to Harvard students over Epstein ties

Economics professor and former Harvard University president Larry Summers admits shame to Harvard students Wednesday over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, as university launches investigation. (Courtesy: Lola DeAscentiis)

November 19

Maine school swaps detention for outdoor time

'America's Newsroom' co-hosts discuss the new ideas to help children correct their behavior.

November 19

Teen suspect in custody after Howard University homecoming shooting leaves 5 wounded: police

Teen arrested for Howard University homecoming shooting that injured five people in Washington, DC. Suspect, 17, faces multiple charges, including assault with intent to murder.

November 19

Teachers union president angered by Trump's effort to dissolve Department of Education, calls it 'illegal'

NEA President Becky Pringle criticized President Trump's announcement during American Education Week to further dismantle the Department of Education.

November 19

Test scores drop nationwide as technology advances in the classroom

SDSU psychology professor Jean Twenge joins 'America's Reports' to discuss dropping test scores nationwide amid technological advancements such as school-issued laptops, and the drawbacks they bring.

November 19

Riley Gaines speaks at first UT Chattanooga TPUSA chapter event

Meg Asciolla, a UT Chattanooga TPUSA member, and Sophie Fuller, UT Chattanooga TPUSA president, discuss the successful event and the rapid growth of their chapter, which overcame initial opposition from student government.

November 19

White House fires back after left-wing professor said Trump wants to re-segregate schools

Professors in AAUP interview discuss organizing against ICE operations while criticizing Trump's demands for UCLA funding over antisemitism claims.

November 19

McMahon says government shutdown proved schools don't need federal oversight at all

Education Secretary Linda McMahon claimed the longest government shutdown in history showed schools can function without Washington bureaucracy.