Oklahoma's top education official orders Bible instruction in public schools

Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters has mandated Bible instruction in public schools for grades 5 through 12, causing backlash from civil rights groups and uncertainty about his authority to enforce the order.

Which college degrees can land you a job in 2024?

As the new academic year approaches, many college students are undecided about their majors, considering factors like job opportunities. A study by UTS Online identifies the most and least employable degrees in the United States.

These are the college majors people say they regret the most

A recent survey shows that some graduates face hurdles in landing quality job opportunities related to their majors in college.

105-year-old woman earns master's from Stanford University

Virginia “Ginger" Hislop earned a master's degree in education from Stanford University this weekend at 105 years young.

Louisiana classrooms must display Ten Commandments under new law

Louisiana is now the first state in the nation to require the Ten Commandments be displayed in every public school classroom - from kindergarten to state-funded universities.

Map: Several states offer, or may offer, free child care for early educators

Child care remains unaffordable and hard to find across the country, but as federal relief funds wind down, states like New Mexico, Washington, and Kentucky are introducing their own solutions to expand free preschool and early education, creating sustainable funding sources with bipartisan support.

Nurses push for a STEM designation amid shortages

The designation in part would help manage the staffing shortages of nurses in the medical field.

UNC rager dubbed 'Flagstock 2024,' funded by GoFundMe slated for Labor Day

A GoFundMe was started to throw a party for the fraternity brothers who held up the American flag at a University of North Carolina campus protest.

Washington educator wins $200,000 jackpot after Teacher Appreciation Week

Each year, "Teacher Appreciation Week" is observed during the month of May — and for one preschool teacher in Washington state, her "appreciation" came in the form of some good luck from the universe. 

Kids can get free pizza this summer by reading

Pizza Hut’s summer reading program – Camp Book It – is back for its 40th year.

Is college worth it? Here's what Americans think in new survey

Is the cost of college worth it? Americans have mixed views amid rising tuition costs and mounting student loan debt.

Maps of school teacher salary averages for 2024

Adjusted for inflation, teachers are reportedly making 5% less than they did 10 years ago. Here’s how average teacher salaries measure up to each state’s minimum living wage threshold.

Valedictorian gives powerful speech hours after dad's funeral

A North Texas high school valedictorian touched the hearts of many when he delivered a moving graduation speech just hours after burying his father.

Here are the smartest US states, according to 2024 study

Do you live in America’s smartest state? The ranking includes factors like average IQ, graduation rates, and SAT and ACT scores.

Biden delivers Morehouse commencement address

“I support peaceful nonviolent protest," Biden told students, some who wore keffiyeh scarves around their shoulders. "Your voices should be heard, and I promise you I hear them.”